Exceptional example of its type-beautifully sculpted, very well cast, and finely finished. It hasthe base cast separately, as is correct for early Thai bronzes. The face is especially captivating—warm, expressive, and unusually full of personality. It feels as though the Buddha looks directly back at the viewer, radiating both humor and serenity.Though listed at 16.25 inches, the figure feels even larger in person due to its broad proportions, solid modeling, and the impressive width of its base. It has been in the personal collection of the Buddha gallery for more than 30 years and is one of the best of the collection to be offered in a very long time.