A THAI GILT LACQUERED AND ELABORATELY DETAILED BRONZE
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A THAI GILT LACQUERED AND ELABORATELY DETAILED BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, 19TH CENTURY, cast in a seated position with traditional tight curls hairstyle surmounted by a flame of knowledge pendant, above a gently smiling serene expression and long petulant ears, while wearing ornate traditional robes with stylized floral and foliage raised decoration interspersed with circular mirrored slip "jewels," centering the right hand in Bhumisparsha mudra, or "calling the earth to witness," while the left hand rests in the lap with palm up in Dhyana mudra, or "meditation," raised on a stepped stylized throne continuing raised details and enclosing red painted horizontal dividing lines, reversing to a flat back with attached circular wall fasteners, over a partially hollowed underside with composition fill. NOTE: the Buddha symbolizes the union of Samasara, or method and wisdom, as well as Nirvana, or the realization of the conventional and ultimate truths. Height: 17" Width: 11" Depth: 8"
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A THAI GILT LACQUERED AND ELABORATELY DETAILED BRONZE
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