Bidspirit auction | BRONZE STANDING BUDDHA, POSSIBLY SWAT

BRONZE STANDING BUDDHA, POSSIBLY SWAT - Ca. 7th - 9th century or later. A bronze standing figure of the Buddha. The Buddha is depicted standing on a double-lotus pedestal, the left hand extended downwards and the right raised in a gesture of reassurance. The figure displays a tall ushnisha, urna, and simplified robe folds.Size: 240mm x 70mm; Weight: 575gProvenance: 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.