Southeast Asia, Thailand or Cambodia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A cast brass statue of a Buddha seated upon a Naga snake throne. The pedestal is integral with a rectangular base, and three tiers formed by the serpent's coils create the Buddha's seat. He sits serenely in full lotus pose, with legs crossed and hands with upward palms in his lap in a gesture of meditation known as the Dhyana mudra. He wears ornate jewelry and a flaming ushnisha crown. His serene face, downcast eyes, and full lips are overshadowed by an arching hood of the giant Naga Muchilinda, the 7-headed serpent king. The multiheaded snakes are protective, rather than menacing, and represent the hood of a cobra snake that protects Buddha from the rain. The surface of the brass is delightfully textured; note the scales of the Naga coils! Size: 5.75" W x 13" H (14.6 cm x 33 cm)

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

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Brick infill to base from securing to an architectural element or for stability. Minor casting imperfections. Small cavities on Naga heads. Rich green patina and dark toning. Light mineral and earthen deposits in recessed areas.