Size 112mm Tall x 151mm Long
Price £400 free Uk Shipping
Rare Museum Quality 18thC Narrative Sculpture, The Dipankara Prophecy and showing Sumedha lying on his stomach, He devoted his body to be the bridge for the Buddha and his followers to step over across a dirt canal. In previous life of the Buddha – The Sumedha story is one of the most famous in Theravada Buddhist as an example of selfless service. These narratives come in sets and each one represents an aspect of the, Life of Buddha. This sculpture has good burial patination of verdigris and dirt. These were originally placed in relic chambers within a pagoda along with amulets as votive offerings. Bought as part of a large old Belgian collection which we will be offering for sale.