Lot 750

Large Thai Ayutthaya Copper Buddha, Bhumisparsa Mudra

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Large Thai Ayutthaya Copper Buddha, Bhumisparsa Mudra
Large Thai Ayutthaya Copper Buddha, Bhumisparsa Mudra
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Large Thai Ayutthaya Copper Buddha, Bhumisparsa Mudra

Estimate: $2,200 - $3,300

Starting Bid: $950

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya period, ca. 15th to 17th century CE.A copper alloy figure of Buddha seated in sattvasana atop an openwork tripod base with scrolling foliate and rosette motifs. Wearing a sanghati with a long sash, his hands display the bhumisparsa mudra — calling earth to witness — and dhyana mudra of meditation. His visage is comprised of arched eyebrows, downcast eyes with delineated pupils, a broad nose, and a slight smile, beneath a tightly-coiled coiffure and flaming ushnisha, flanked by long ears with pendulous lobes. Size: 6.1" L x 9.8" W x 17.7" H (15.5 cm x 24.9 cm x 45 cm)

The Bhumisparsha Mudra, or "Earth-Touching Gesture," is a symbolic hand position in Buddhist iconography where the right hand reaches toward the ground, calling the earth to witness Buddha's enlightenment. This mudra represents steadfastness, determination, and the moment when Siddhartha Gautama overcame Mara's temptations to attain enlightenment. During the Ayutthaya period (1350–1767) in Thailand, this mudra was significant as it was commonly depicted in Buddha images and sculptures, reflecting Theravada Buddhist beliefs and royal patronage. Many Buddha statues from this era feature the Bhumisparsha Mudra, emphasizing the legitimacy of Buddhist teachings and the monarchy's divine connection to dharma.

Provenance: private Culver City, California, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970s to 1980s

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Item # 191900

  • Condition: Some light surface wear with nicks and abrasions, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina and earthen encrustations in areas.

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