Extremely Rare 18C Wood Thai Ayuttaya Buddha #CH222

CAT NO: CH222
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: 18th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Ayuttaya, 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: 6.5"(15.7CM)
WIDTH / LENGTH: 03" (7.5CM)
WEIGHT IN KILOS: Over 05Klg
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a Thai collector

EVALUATION APPRAISAL:An imposing piece with very strong presence.

Price: US$2700.00