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19th Century Rattanakosin Standing Gilt Buddha browse these categories for related items... All Items: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Bronze: Pre 1900: item #885640 Please refer to our stock #1107 when inquiring.
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Details: A charming and elegant example of a Rattanakosin period gilt standing Buddha in royal attire. Buddha is standing with both hands in the gesture of Abhaya Mudra, which in the Thai tradition represent Buddha calming the ocean. He is tall and slim wearing the traditional regalia of a Thai king over his usual translucent monk’s robe. His regalia is made up of many ornate foliate pieces inlaid with red lacquer and small mirrors (some losses), which include a neck and pectoral piece, a tall crown, arm, wrist and ankle bracelets, long earrings, a heavy belt with a long bejeweled front sash and a pair of attractive slippers. Buddha’s face is youthful and conveys a clam reassurance with his sweet eyes and delicate smile. He has a cute ethnically Thai nose, which melds into his dignified bow like eyebrows which are centered by his lacquer inlaid urna. Abhayamudra, meaning literally the “seal” of protection, has long appeared in Thai Buddhist iconography. In the earliest images it was probably only a gesture or greeting, however in the 19th century Thai period of iconographical classification, the meanings where standardized. When made with the right hand it is known as “Ham Yat”, forbidding the relatives (form fighting), and when made with both hands is called “Ham Samut” forbidding the ocean. Abhayamudra in the attitude of “Ham Samut” forbidding the ocean, according to Thai Buddhist history is said to have come from an episode in Buddha’s life. Buddha once performed a miracle by stopping a rainstorm and subsequent flooding in the presence of the three arrogant and skeptical hermits. Having seen the miracle, the hermits were in awe of the Buddha and listened to his sermon. The three hermits and their 1,000 followers were so impressed with the preaching that they were willingly ordained as monks. Age: 19th Century. Height: On base 84 cm, off base 72.5 cm. Remarks: The cracking to the legs at the base of Buddha’s gown is simply cracking not repair, the piece has never been separated into two parts and the top of the crown is intentionally detached as it is used a repository for holy relics. |
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