Cambodian Bronze Buddha and Naga on Serpent Throne, 18th/19th Century
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Cambodian bronze Buddha and Naga 18th/19th century, depicted seated on three tiered serpent throne, with naga raising above him, the serpent King Muchilinda, rising behind him protectively, the Buddha's hands are posed in the Dhyana mudra, the face with serene expression, height 95 cm Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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