A Khmer Style Bronze Buddha Protected by Naga
January 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

This is a cast bronze figure of the Buddha in a seated position and protected by a five-headed Naga. The Naga’s coiled body forms the throne for the Buddha, while his five head hood rises up behind and curves over forming a protective canopy. The casting measures 4 3/8” high and is 2” wide by 1 ½” deep. We believe it dates to the late 18th to mid 19th century from the patina, a few dents in the Naga’s hood, and some traced of verdigris oxidation at the base of the hood...