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

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A fantastic, authentic antique bronze Buddha from Thailand (Rattanakosin period); a large piece gilded with gold leaf, dating to approximately … Read more A fantastic, authentic antique bronze Buddha from Thailand (Rattanakosin period); a large piece gilded with gold leaf, dating to approximately late 19th century. This is a Buddha in the *Dhyana mudra* (meditation) pose; the item comes from a private collection.

*Dhyana mudra* is the gesture of meditation. In this pose, both hands are folded in the lap—with the right hand resting on top—and the palms and soles of the feet face upwards. Through this gesture, the Buddha symbolizes inner meditation and tranquility. A meditating Buddha represents heightened awareness, where the material world around us ceases to matter; this showpiece will bring a sense of calm 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: 23 × 14.5 × 42 cm.

Weight: 4.479 kg. See less