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Subject:Four Faced Buddha
Posted By: Anthony J Allen Wed, May 08, 2013 IP: 121.72.218.255
The attached 1.03 meter high bronze sold at auction this morning for 545 Euros.
Although I did not buy, it intrigued me as I could not find out which deity it represents, the closest I came to being the Hindu deity Brahma, with a Buddhistic face. The seller said Linga? and 18th/19th century.
Can any reader tell me please:
1. Who is it?
2. Which religion?
3. Which country is it from?
4. How old is it?

Thanks for your assistance.
Regards
Tony



Subject:Re: Four Faced Buddha
Posted By: Mike Fri, May 10, 2013
I suspect Brahma may be the closest you get to a positive ID. The Style is Indonesian - Javanese, I suspect this piece never had a body but was cast as a repro/decorative item in the 20th century.

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