Beautiful vintage Indian soapstone Buddha displaying the abhaya mudra, the gesture of teaching. Mid-20th Century

This hand-carved Buddha sculpture originates from a Northern Indian workshop, quite probably in Rajasthan, and been executed in richly mottled soapstone, steatite, with a highly attractive red and green coloration. 

The figure depicts the Buddha in the abhaya mudra, the gesture of teaching.  He is seated in serene lotus posture with a finely carved circular halo behind the head, chakravartin in style, added as a separate element. 

Condition: Overall  this Buddha is in very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and display. Minor chips and a stable hairline crack to the halo (visible in photos) which does not affect structural integrity.

This is striking decorative and devotional piece, suitable for a collector of Southeast Asian art, Buddhist material culture, or as a focal sculptural object.

Height: 34 cms. Width of base: 25 cms. Depth: 10.5 cms. Weight: 6.8 Kgs. 

 

Price: £185.00.  VINTAGE CHINESE SOAPSTONE BRUSH POT IN LAST TWO IMAGES FOR DISPLAY ONLY AND NOT INCLUDED.

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SKU number: 12983.

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