THAILAND, Second half of the 19th century. - Lot 30

THAILAND, Second half of the 19th century. Statuette of a seated Buddha in meditation. Statuette depicting a seated Buddha in meditation posture, legs crossed in padmāsana, right hand touching the earth (bhūmisparśa mudrā). The peaceful face, with closed eyelids, is slightly tilted towards the ground. The hair is composed of small, regular curls, and the top of the head is surmounted by a hemispherical uṣṇīṣa (without flame). The monastic robe with engraved motifs falls over one shoulder and is adorned with light relief decoration. The base, with molded redents, is decorated with an elegant pattern of concentric-arc scrolls, typical of Siamese tradition. Red lacquered wood, remains of gilding. Height : 28,5 Width : 20 cm Erosion on the lower part.