Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely Buddha gilt-brass statue cast over a pottery core, resting on a tall dais pedestal sitting upright in lotus position, his hands forming the Bhumisparsha mudra, the "earth witness" gesture, one of the most iconic poses of Buddhism. Seated before him are 5 seated figures mirroring his posture, and along each tier of the pedestal below are figures in low relief, representing Buddha's numerous emanations. The base tier contains Thailand's 12 zodiac animals- rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, naga, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Such a statue may have been set in shrine or temple as an offering and is in beautiful antique condition with age related wear to the surface. Size: 5.5" L x 3.5" W x 7.25" H (14 cm x 8.9 cm x 18.4 cm)

Provenance: private Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA collection, acquired prior to 2008

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Remains of pottery core / mortar inside hollow base. Losses and fading to gilt and pigments. Indentations and surface abrasions, otherwise intact.