12th C. Khmer Bronze Plaque Mold w/ Enthroned Buddha
Southeast Asia, Cambodia / Thailand, Mon-Khmer, ca. 12th to 13th to century CE. A bronze votive mold that was used to make Buddhist pottery plaques, presenting a Buddhist Triad, an enthroned Buddha flanked by bodhisattvas. The verso has an elaborate handle for quickly stamping batches of wet clay. Size: 5.25" L x 3.75" W (13.3 cm x 9.5 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#185990
Condition Report: Perforations to the mold as shown. Patina and mineral deposits throughout as shown. Some softening to details, but overall great condition.
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Southeast Asia, Cambodia / Thailand, Mon-Khmer, ca. 12th to 13th to century CE. A bronze votive mold that was used to make Buddhist pottery plaques, presenting a Buddhist Triad, an enthroned Buddha flanked by bodhisattvas. The verso has an elaborate handle for quickly stamping batches of wet clay. Size: 5.25" L x 3.75" W (13.3 cm x 9.5 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#185990
Condition Report: Perforations to the mold as shown. Patina and mineral deposits throughout as shown. Some softening to details, but overall great condition.