IMPORTANT HARDSTONE FRAGMENT OF A 'MON DVARAVATI' BUDDHA, 8/9th C.

Description

SIAM GALLERY Co.
INVESTMENT LEVEL ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES, AND DECORATIVE ART
BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. JAPAN. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND. TIBET.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
INVENTORY SALE – PRICE REDUCED FROM – $8,999.99 – GREAT VALUE
>
Title:
Important Hardstone Fragment of a Mon Dvaravati Buddha, 8/9th Century.
Overview:
A powerful Hardstone fragment of a  Sakyamuni Buddha, sensitively carved in traditional Mon Dvaravati style, an iconic example of early Mon artistry, masterfully rendered in realistic human form, with harmonious contours and aesthetic balance of the features.  The figure was recovered from an old temple in the historical Nakhon Pathom province, one of the oldest districts in north central Thailand, a district occupied by Mon people and subsequently their art and culture was influential throughout Southeast Asia from the 7th to12th century, a time commonly called the Dvavarati period in Thai art history.
Description:
Originally chiseled as a full figured image, this fragmented portion is an exquisite example, unaltered, with no condition issues, sculpted in tradition Mon Dvaravati style, characterized by a somewhat A-sexual body that demonstrates a sense of fluidity, standing in the ‘Tribhangha’ or triple Flexion pose, with the right arm extended forward  and held against the right thigh, with the hand raised in the symbolic gesture of instruction, the ‘Vitarka’ mudra. The left hand is extended downward with the palm of the hand facing outward in a similar gesture.  He is modeled wearing a smooth clinging diaphanous garment, worn in the ‘Closed’ mode, covering both shoulders. The presence of an undergarment is suggested by a slight bulge carved in relief at the waist. Typical of Dvaravati images there is the slightest indication of a sway at the right hip, extended in subtle rhythum.
His contoured face portrays a serene contemplative expression with downcast eyes incised, set beneath finely carved continuous ridged eyebrows, a prominent nose, full rimmed mouth  incised with smiling lips, and long pendulous earlobes that frame his face. The head is covered by large snail-shell  hair curls whorled to the right, surmounted by a domed ‘Ushnisha’, a cranial protuberance.
Mon Dvaravati – A distinct and highly sophisticated culture of Southeast Asia who ruled in the central Thai city of Nakhon Pathom, and were characterized as people who spoke the Mon language. The Dvaravati school of art emerged during the seventh and eighth centuries, an innovative art style that separate their artistic form from Pala (Indian) influence, an individual style distinguishable by the facial features, especially the eyes, and by the fluidness of their images carved in the round. By the tenth century, the disparate Mon-Dvaravati traditions began to come under the influence of the Khmers and central Thailand was ultimately invaded by the Khmer King Suryavarman II, in the first half of the twelfth century.
Origin:
xxxxxxxx
Nakhon Pathom District, North Central Thailand.
Period:
xxxxxxxx
Mon Dvaravati Period.
Composition:
xx
Beautifully executed from a solid block of dense Hardstone, aged patina w/oxidation .
Height:
xxxxxxxx
11.25 inches (28.58cm) including the Steel Base.
Observation:
xxx
Solid Condition, with minor abrasions, pitting, and natural stone flaws and fractures (as shown). Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Estimate Value:
$8,500.00 – $10,500.00 (USD).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Due to the difference in computer monitor settings, there may be variations in the items appearance, specifically background lighting, resolution, and color tones, your monitor is set at.
Shipping:
Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size and weight. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer’s government.
Shipping Calculations:
Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and Paypal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved.
NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.
Terms:
Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.
Guarantee:
100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed – We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customers assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART.
(c) SIAMGALLERYCO – All Rights Reserved.
COPYING THIS PAGE AND ALL ITS CONTENTS IS FRAUDULENT AND VIOLATES EBAY POLICY AND WILL BE REPORTED.
Powered by
eBay Turbo Lister
The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Track Page Views With
Auctiva’s FREE Counter