Thai Artist, Standing Buddha, 1800s, Bronze and Gold Leaf

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A magnificent and rare authentic antique bronze standing Buddha from Thailand (Rattanakosin period); a large piece gilded with gold leaf, … Read more A magnificent and rare authentic antique bronze standing Buddha from Thailand (Rattanakosin period); a large piece gilded with gold leaf, dating to 19th century. This object comes from a private collection.

The "Sunday Buddha"—known as *Pang Thawai Net*—represents the "Seven Days of Contemplation." This posture depicts a standing Buddha with crossed arms, with the right hand resting over the left.

It represents the period shortly after the Buddha attained enlightenment, following seven consecutive days spent standing before a Bodhi tree without blinking.

This posture is called *Pang Thawai Net*, translating to "7 days with eyes open." This showpiece will bring a sense of serenity to your interior and serves as a true eye-catcher, especially with the right lighting.

The statue is in very good antique condition and bears a beautiful patina of age; please refer to the photos for further details, as they form part of the .

Dimensions: 15 × 14.5 × 63 cm.

Weight: 4.585 kg. See less