Description:

Cambodian, Khmer, ca. 13th century CE. This is a bronze-cast sculpture of a Buddha seated in meditation atop the naga (serpent deity) Mucalinda. Mucalinda, King of the Serpents, protected Gautama Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment with his cobra-like hood. The Buddha's pose is inherited from 10th century CE styles and the details of his clothing and jewelry are lavish in the Angkor Wat style. The representation of the Buddha protected by the naga is a common theme in Cambodian and Angkorian statuary. The naga was also linked to the foundation myths of the Khmer kingdom. The almost cyan blue patina and the details on the snake body on this piece are particularly exemplary. Size: 6-1/2" H x 3-3/4" W x 3" L (16-1/2 cm x 9-1/2" cm x 7-1/2 cm).

Similar pieces are held by the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Musée Guimet. Size: with stand (that it is firmly attached to).

Provenance: Ex-private Patrick and Nancy Kipper Collection, Northern Colorado.

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#110420

  • Condition: Beautiful blue-green patina; tiny corroded hole in mandrala/cobra hood plus tip of naga hood missing.

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