Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A majestic gilt wood carving of the Buddha, reclining with shimmering inlays of glass. The recumbent body lies on the right side, facing to the left, leaning on an elbow, and supporting his head. This Buddha wears a kasaya robe, and the folds of cloth gracefully drape across his body. Circular mirror fragments and opaque glass in red and green outline the hem of his robe and brow line. The face is serene with black and white glass eyes that give a life-like quality to the visage. His ears are characteristically elongated to hear all cries for help, and the lobes touch his shoulders. His coiffure is carved into nodules and create a top knot ushnisha. Reclining Buddha represents the illness he endures before entering Nirvana which marks the end of his reincarnations. This posture is known as sihasaiyas or "sleeping lion." This is a beautiful statue that may have been part of a temple or home shrine. Size: 16.75" L x 4" W x 6" H (42.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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#164860

Loss to foot as shown. Chips to wood on high pointed areas, especially the hair nodules, and chips to gilt and pigments throughout. Losses to glass inlays and missing several on head and body. Heavy patina and mineral deposits throughout. Excellent weathered and aged appearance. Retains much of the gilt.