Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand

Material: bronze 68,8 cm high 16,5 cm wide and 16 cm deep Weight: 7.161 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century Rattanakosin period.  

Material: bronze 72,3 cm high 16,8 cm wide and 16,5 cm deep Weight: 6.760 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin peri...

Material: bronze 47,3 cm high 11 cm wide and 10,5 cm deep Weight: 2.562 kgs Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin period

Material: wood 55,3 cm high 14,2 cm wide and 14,2 cm deep Weight: 4.26 kgs Abhaya mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin period

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...

A delightful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand. The charming figure depicts the Buddha in dhyanasana, the gesture of meditation. The Buddha sits serenely in half lotus position, his hands resting comfortably upon his lap, one on top of the other. The Buddha is dressed in elaborate robes, cast with floral and foliate designs in high relief. Over his robe, he wears the regalia of Thai kings, with a heavy cape...

A wonderful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand. The lovely figure depicts the Buddha in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the earth to witness. Seated in full lotus position, with one hand resting in meditation in his lap, the other extended over the knee to touch the ground, this gesture commemorates the moment the Buddha attains enlightenment. The Buddha is dressed in elaborate robes, cast with floral and foliate designs in high relief. Over his robe, he wears the regalia of Thai kings, with a heavy cape, diamond shaped pectoral, and a winged crown upon his head - all with studded designs in high relief, imitating heavy embroidery...

A wonderful piece. This beautifully sculpted and adorned bronze and gilt, Buddha is from the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom period (1782-1932) and has a nice patina and coloring acquired ...