Extremely Rare 19C Wood Thai Naga Buddha #B01.2

CAT NO: B01.2

DESCRIPTION:Buddha sitting with one leg folded over the other, with finger and thumb touching (virasana and the vitarka mudra). Usually interpreted as the Buddha giving teaching

PERIOD: Early19th century

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Rattanakosin, Thailand
CONSTRUCTION: Wood made from Sandalwood Buddha. In the Ayutthaya period, sandalwood was carved into various Buddha images. In those days most sandalwood Buddha were in the royal palace.

RARITY AND CONDITION:Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration,
expected day to day wear (see photos)

HEIGHT IN INCHES: 21" (52CM)
WIDTH / LENGTH: 10" (25CM) DEEP/IN INCHES: 03" (10CM)
WEIGHT IN KILOS: Over 10Klg.

PROVENANCE: Acquired from a Thai collector
EVALUATION APPRAISAL:An imposing piece with very strong presence.

Price: US$4,800.00

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