Antique Ava Buddha Statue from Burma

Material: wood 73 cm high 40,5 cm wide - 19 cm deep Weight: 10.05 kgs With remains of the original 24 krt. gildings Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 16th ...

Material: lacquerware 120 cm high 67 cm wide and 52 cm deep Weight: 12.4 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century Very special !  

The Buddha statue was made from a copper alloy in a standing position with hands in double Abhaya mudra. This mudra symbolizes the act of dispelling fear in the face of adversity. In Laos and Thailand where this mudra are used as one of the most iconic gestures, with its origin was pre-Buddhism era, when it was a symbol of good intentions and friendship when approaching strangers. In contrast to Indian iconography, it was often shown with both hands raised to the level of the shoulder in Southeast Asia. The statue was made in the classic Lopburi style, which historically was heavily influenced by Khmer art...

In the soft, mellow glow of your space, an exquisite treasure from the past emerges—an antique Thai sculpture, a manifestation of profound serenity and wisdom. This seated Dvaravati ...