buddha statue antique sri lanka style bronze standing teaching buddha statue 55cm 23 Dancing Shiva Typical of the Phnom Da

Typical of the Phnom Da period thick ankle supports can be seen to the rear of the sculpture

The pouch features a traditional Burmese motif that details a number of white elephants

Throughout history

including a crown and earrings

and empathetic strength

buddha statue antique sri lanka style bronze standing teaching buddha statue 55cm 23 Dancing Shiva Typical of the Phnom DaBuddha Statue Antique Sri Lanka Style Bronze Standing Teaching Buddha Statue 55cm 22" Measures (Height) 55cm 22" An antique Sri Lanka style bronze Buddha Shakyamuni standing samabhanga on a simple circular pedestal. The figure is remarkable for its realistic yet delicate delineation of the limbs and the robe which seems to cling to the body. The garment (sanghati) covers both shoulders. The hands are held out in the vitarka mudra of teaching. A very