Antique Bronze Depicting the Great Departure of Siddhartha
Style
Ava period Buddhist art, Myanmar (Burma). The sculpture depicts the Great Departure of Siddhartha, the moment when the future Buddha leaves the palace in his quest for enlightenment. Small narrative bronzes of this type were associated with Buddhist devotional practice and were placed within relic chambers, where they formed part of sacred offerings and protective ensembles.
Period
17th Century, Ava Kingdom, Myanmar (Burma). The piece belongs to the later Ava tradition, a period renowned for the production of small-scale Buddhist images and devotional objects.
Material
Cast bronze with an aged surface consistent with its long devotional history.
Size
Height: 9.5 cm.
Provenance
Private Belgian collection
Condition
Good condition