Ayutthaya Thai Buddha 17th Century Wat Kaeo Temple Standing, bronze, gold patinated. Buddha standing in samabhanga on top of a a pedestal, holding both hands in abhaya mudra. Wearing diaphanous monastic robes secured at the waist by a belt, his serene face with downcast eyes, thin lips forming a calm smile, elegantly arched brows, and his hair arranged in pointed curls around a high ushnisha surmounted by a flame. The Ayutthaya Kingdom considered the Buddha as a symbol of enlightenment and wisdom, and was known for its patronage of Buddhism, and many temples built during the period. These temples housed images of the Buddha and other Buddhist deities and were regarded as sacred places where people could practice their faith. The Ayutthaya Kingdom's rulers also used Buddhism as a means of legitimizing their power, considering themselves as "Buddha's representatives on earth," and their patronage of Buddhism was seen as a sign of their moral authority and righteousness. Dimensions: 89.5 cm (height of sculpture) 109 cm (total height with base) 30cm width (widest point) Weight: 21.8 KG Delivery: Free delivery within the Netherlands! Outside the Netherlands responsibility of buyer. #mpjune