A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF A CROWNED BUDDHA, 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi style. Cast standing atop a small plinth, the hands held in a variant combining the vitarka and abhaya mudra, wearing a cape with sampot and adorned with a sumptuous belt as well as large earrings and a tall, pointed crown. The back with a small ring for suspension. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Condition: Extensive wear with signs of weathering and erosion, and residue of gilt on the crown. Fine, naturally grown, dark patina, with areas of cuprite and malachite encrustations.Weight: 996 g (incl. base)Dimensions: Height 23.3 cm (excl. base), 28.5 cm (incl. base)With an associated modern base (2).