A KURKIHAR CROWNED BUDDHA BRONZEIndia, Bihar, Pala Period, 11th - 12th century. Heavily cast and displaying a warm authentic patina, this bronze depicts Buddha in a standing pose atop a small plinth. The fine incision work is still partially visible despite the massive wear.Provenance: From a French private collection.Condition: Fine preservation with only minor losses but strong wear and weathering. Dense, naturally grown patina. Weight: 1236.7 grams.Dimensions: Height 21 cm.Buddha is wearing a diaphanous cape with sampot and is adorned by a sumptuous belt with pendant leaves and a necklace of continuous design, large earrings and a tall pointed crown, surmounted by the conical ushnisha with a globular ketumala. Oval flat plinth.