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17th Century Thai Ayutthaya Gilt Standing Buddha browse these categories for related items... All Items: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Bronze: Pre 1700: item #816456 Please refer to our stock #1072 when inquiring.
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Details: A handsome and iconic example of a classical 17th century Ayutthaya gilt bronze standing Buddha. The historical Buddha is standing erect, with both palms held parallel to the side of his body, with his long fingers extended in Abhayamudra. Buddha’s face is sweet, a face reassuring with a serene expression of contented bliss, confidence and understanding. Abhayamudra, meaning literally the “seal” of protection, has long appeared in Thai Buddhist iconography. In the earliest images it was probably only a gesture or greeting, however in the 19th century Thai period of iconographical classification, the meanings where standardized. When made with the right hand it is known as “Ham Yat”, forbidding the relatives (form fighting), and when made with both hands is called “Ham Samut” forbidding the ocean. Abhayamudra in the attitude of “Ham Samut” forbidding the ocean, according to Thai Buddhist history is said to have come from an episode in Buddha’s life. Buddha once performed a miracle by stopping a rainstorm and subsequent flooding in the presence of the three arrogant and skeptical hermits. Having seen the miracle, the hermits were in awe of the Buddha and listened to his sermon. The three hermits and their 1,000 followers were so impressed with the preaching that they were willingly ordained as monks. Age: 17th Century. Height: 90 cm on base, 63.5 cm off base. Remarks: There is some slight damage to the tip of Buddha’s flame of enlightenment. |
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