Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century Wine Jar plant stand or additional seating

plant stand or additional seating when entertaining

It is constructed in the Ming style with clean lines and hoof feet and dates to the 19th century

flanked by loyal retainers

Painting Size: 94 x 141

72 x 38 x 116  (wxdxh cms)

Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century Wine Jar plant stand or additional seatingThis large antique Thai sitting Buddha dates to the early 19th century and likely from the reign of King Rama III (1824 1851). This figure is Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, known as The Future Buddha. It should be noted that this Buddha is never depicted with a ushnisha. Buddha sits cross legged with a serene expression and meditative downcast eyes with his hands in dhyana mudra, the palms of both his hands resting on lap, facing upwards. The fingers form a