Bronze Buddha Antique

Very Old Bronze Reclining Buddha. Late 1800's.
From Thailand or Burma. Quality old piece. Size: 150x75x65mm. See similar listed on UK auction house site in picture 2 & 3. Estimate £200-£300

The reclining pose represents the final moments of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, before he passed away and entered into parinirvana, a state of complete enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth. 

The Reclining Buddha is a significant and symbolic depiction in Buddhist art, representing peace, tranquility, and the impermanence of life. 

The statue typically shows the Buddha lying on his right side, with his head supported by his right hand or a pillow. 

One of the most famous examples is the colossal bronze Reclining Buddha statue at Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka, Japan. 

Another well-known Reclining Buddha is a 6-meter-long red sandstone statue located inside the Parinirvana Stupa in Kushinagar, India, where the Buddha is believed to have attained parinirvana.