Bidspirit auction | JAVA BRONZE STANDING BODHISATTVA

JAVA BRONZE STANDING BODHISATTVA - Ca. 19th century AD or earlier. A finely cast bronze bodhisattva standing atop a circular lotus base, adorned with intricate jewellery including necklaces and armlets. The figure wears a tall conical crown with a diadem, backed by a large circular nimbus. Her right hand is lowered, while her left hand is held up in a reassuring pose. The serene facial features, with almond-shaped eyes and gently arched brows, convey a sense of calm divinity. The lower garment falls in finely rendered pleats to the ankles, emphasising the graceful proportions.Size: 270mm x 100mm; Weight: 1.1kgProvenance: From a professional UK collection of Asian and Himalayan art; previously with a London gallery, ex. A.H. collection; formerly acquired in France between 1980 and 2005.