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Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A fine brass Buddha, wearing a beautiful costume with elaborate details, and seated in lotus position upon a triangular pedestal, all enveloped in a lustrous gold pigment. He places his hands in the Bhumisparsha mudra, with his right hand over the right knee reaching towards the ground and the palm inward, while his left hand lies in his lap with the palm upright. This mudra represents the moment of his awakening, as Buddha defeated the demon Mara, and claimed the earth as his witness to his enlightenment. The elegant deity presents with a tranquil visage and characteristically long ears to represent the wealth of his previous life as Prince Gautama, as they have been stretched from wearing large earrings. In this example, he is shown after his enlightenment, as is evidenced by his large ushnisha, the pointed projection from the top of his head that symbolizes his newfound knowledge. Size: 9.875" W x 14.125" H (25.1 cm x 35.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA

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  • Condition: Chipping to paint. Interior filled with earth. Otherwise, intact and excellent with nice patina.

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