Kangxi Bronze Buddha — Technical and Provenance Study (Sauerland Buddha)

This research report presents a detailed technical and provenance study of a large Qing dynasty bronze Buddha, attributed to the Kangxi period (1662–1722). The statue, known as the “Sauerland Buddha,” has a unique European history, documented in Germany since 1960 and standing in a household windowsill in Sauerland for forty years. Technical examination (UV, microscopy, endoscopy) confirms traditional casting methods, fire gilding traces, and ritual engravings, situating the piece within Kangxi-era Buddhist bronze production. Full documentation: https://www.1stbuddha.com/shop/kangxi-bronze-buddha.html