Antique Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra
Style
Late Ayutthaya Buddhist art. The Buddha is seated in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture symbolising the moment of enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The figure combines the formal elegance of late Ayutthaya sculpture with the devotional richness of gilded bronze.
Period
18th Century, Late Ayutthaya Period, Thailand. The sculpture belongs to the final phase of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, a period marked by highly refined Buddhist imagery and sophisticated bronze casting.
Material
Cast bronze with gold gilding.
Size
Height: 37 cm
Lap width (knee to knee): 6 inches.
Provenance
French collection
Condition
Good condition :the missing finial , some loss of lacquerware