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Lifesize Bronze Walking Buddha – 117 cm
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales
Product description
Physical Dimensions & Condition Height: 117 cm | Width: 31 cm | Weight: 8.8 kg (Hollow Cast Bronze) Impressive life-size Walking Buddha — a powerful statement for any interior. This monumental bronze statue depicts the Phra Leela, the walking Buddha who symbolizes compassion, progress, and spiritual movement within the Thai Buddhist tradition. With an impressive height of no less than 117 cm, the statue commands an imposing presence and forms a unique centerpiece in a living space, reception area, hotel, practice, or meditation environment. The statue is handcrafted in Java, Indonesia, by experienced bronze founders from the historic Trowulan region. Its elegant body lines, serene facial expression, and harmonious posture are inspired by the classical Sukhothai style, one of the most beloved periods in Thai sculpture.
✓ Monumental size: An impressive bronze statue 117 cm high.
✓ Phra Leela: The walking Buddha, symbol of compassion, movement, and spiritual progress.
✓ Abhaya Mudra: The raised hand represents protection, reassurance, and the removal of fear.
✓ Traditional craftsmanship: Handcrafted using the classical cire perdue (lost-wax) casting technique.
✓ Trowulan, Java: Cast by experienced Indonesian bronze founders in a region with an age-old metal tradition.
✓ Includes: Official certificate of authenticity from 1stbuddha.
The Walking Buddha (Phra Leela)
The walking Buddha is one of the most iconic depictions in Thai art history. Unlike the seated Buddha, Phra Leela symbolizes continuous spiritual development, compassion, and the active spreading of the Buddha's teachings.
Abhaya Mudra: The raised left hand symbolizes protection, peace, and fearlessness.
Sukhothai Style: The slender body shape, fluid movement, and elegant proportions are characteristic of this classical Thai style.
Flame-shaped Ushnisha: Refers to the spiritual enlightenment and transcendent consciousness of the Buddha.
Timeless Symbolism: A statue that brings peace, harmony, and positive energy to any environment.
Material & Finish
The statue is crafted from bronze using traditional artisanal techniques and finished with a stylish dark bronze patina.
Hollow Cast Bronze: Traditionally manufactured using the cire perdue (lost-wax) method.
Original Casting Core Traces: The open underside still shows dry sand and clay residues from the original casting core.
Dark Bronze Patina: A smooth, silky finish that gives the statue an elegant appearance.
Artisanal Craftsmanship: Made by experienced bronze founders from the Trowulan region in Java.
Vintage Quality: High-quality decorative execution from approximately the 1980s/90s.
Specifications
Depiction: Walking Buddha (Phra Leela)
Style: Thai Sukhothai style
Origin: Java, Indonesia (Trowulan region)
Period: Vintage, circa 1980s/90s
Material: Bronze
Technique: Traditional lost-wax / cire perdue casting
Mudra: Abhaya Mudra (protection and fearlessness)
Height: 117 cm
Width: 31 cm
Weight: 8.8 kg
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful dark bronze patina and light signs of wear consistent with age and artisanal manufacturing.
Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Style: Sukhothai-stijl
- Colour: Donkerbrons
- Period: Vintage, circa jaren 80/90
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Muurkunst
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CategorySculptureConditionVery goodMaterialBronzeSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales