This large Japanese seated Buddha is cast in bronze and executed in a austere Kamakura style. The statue measures 51 cm high and 47 cm wide and weighs a remarkable 18.4 kg, which immediately highlights its massive quality and traditional casting. Due to its size and weight, this is clearly an XL temple statue and not a decorative light object.
The Buddha is depicted in a meditative posture with hands in dhyana mudra. The design is understated and powerful, with broad shoulders, a serene facial expression, and heavy drapery of the robe. The asymmetry in details and the open, roughly cast underside indicate hand-crafted bronze work and exclude modern serial production.
The surface shows a natural, aged patina that suits an older object. The combination of size, weight, and style makes this statue very suitable as a statement piece in an interior, meditation space, or as a collector's item for enthusiasts of Japanese and Buddhist art.
An impressive old Japanese bronze Buddha with a strong presence and timeless appeal.
