• Front view of the Javanese bronze statue Padmapani on a double lotus throne.
  • A three-quarter view shows the silvery gunmetal sheen of the Padmapani sculpture.
  • The side view emphasizes the delicate lotus stem growing along the bodhisattva's arm.
  • Entire rear section with visible grey-green oxidation in the deeper areas.
  • Left side view with a focus on the symbolic lotus flower and the meditative posture.
  • Close-up of the double lotus throne with natural wear of the bronze.
  • Right profile of the Padmapani with a focus on the crown and the serene facial features.
  • Detail of the face shows the silvery patina and the meditative expression.
  • Close-up of the richly decorated crown with subtle green verdigris oxidation.
  • The hollow underside shows the authentic manual casting marks and core remnants.
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Old Javanese Bronze Sculpture – Padmapani Avalokiteshvara – Lotus Bearer – 20 cm

Old Javanese Bronze Sculpture – Padmapani Avalokiteshvara – Lotus Bearer – 20 cm

€345,00 EUR
€345,00 EUR
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Old Javanese Bronze Statue - Padmapani

This refined bronze statue depicts Padmapani, the lotus-bearing form of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. After a critical assessment of the casting structure and the unique patina, our expert determines that this is a high-quality antique object, crafted in the classic Central Javanese style. The inside shows the authentic traces of the lost-wax casting method.

Iconography & Finish

  • Material: Cast bronze with a deep "gunmetal" patina; a dark gray to silvery sheen with subtle green oxidation.
  • Symbolism: The Padmapani is characterized by the lotus stem growing upwards along the left arm, seated on a double lotus throne (padmasana).
  • Condition: Excellent condition with natural wear on the chest and knees, which underscores the historical appearance and authenticity.

A spiritual and aesthetic masterpiece, indispensable for the connoisseur of Indonesian Buddhist art.

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