Όρθιος Βούδας, 110 cm - Ayutthaya - Ταϊλάνδη

Ayutthaya Thai Buddha 17th Century
Wat Kaeo Temple

Standing, bronze, gold patinated.

Buddha is standing in Samabhanga pose with his right hand showing the Abhayamudra, the gesture of fearlessness, reassurance and safety. His left hand is stretched downwards near the hems of his garment.
Buddha is wearing a Samghati robe with a belt around his hip.
The face showing a serene expression with downcast eyes below elegantly arched brows, flanked by elongated earlobes, the hair in tight curls over the 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:

90.5 cm (height of sculpture)
110 cm (total height with base)
32cm width (widest point)

Weight:

21.9 KG

Delivery:

Free delivery within the Netherlands!
Outside the Netherlands responsibility of buyer.

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