Dimensions : 21 inches high, 11 inches wide.
Age : 120-170 years old
In this example, the bronze Buddha image sits on the coiled body of a Naga, the ancient Indian spirit of water that takes the form of a cobra. The five-headed snake forms a dramatic nimbus around the upper portion of the Buddha, framing the Buddha’s expressive face. The Buddha’s distinctive tightly curled hairstyle is typical of Thai representations. A flame of enlightenment rises from the top of his ushnisa, a symbol of t ...click for details
Rustic carved wood Laotian folk Buddha. Hand carved, long ago, by a villager from a single piece of wood, as a donation to the village temple, to make merit or for home worship. Wood is in good condition but little pigment remain. Size: 11 1/4 inch tall, 3 1/4 inch wide, 1 3/4 inch deep.
Antique provencial sitting Buddha from Laos. This Type of Buddha was carved and painted by hand by a villager in Laos for either giving to the temple to make merit or for home worship. Wood is in good condition with mild insect damage. Small traces of paint are still visible on this primitive Buddha image.
Size: 12.5" Tall, 4" wide, 2.5" deep.
Bronze Cast Chiang Saen Seated Buddha. Bronze cast in Thailand using the lost wax technique. Over the years this large Buddha image has acquired a patina that is nothing short of stunning. Circa 19th century. Size: 18 1/2 inch height, 14 1/2 inch width, 8 inch depth.
Phra Sangkadchai or Sangkachai bronze statue. Often confused as a Chinese Laughing Buddha, Phra Sangkadchai, a Thai spelling of Mahakaccayanathera, was a Buddhist Arhat (in Sanskrit) during the time of the Lord Buddha. Lord Buddha praised Phra Sangkadchai for his excellence in explaining sophisticated dharma (or dhamma) in an easily and correctly understandable manner. Phra Sangkadchai also composed the Madhupinadika Sutra.
One tale relates that he was so handsome that once even a man wanted ...click for details
Thai Chiang Saen Singha One seated Buddha. This Buddha in completely unique to us. The Buddha image is siting on a surface that is up turned on both sides. This is said to be seated on old style Chinese money. Most commonly the Buddha sits upon a lotus. The statue is in good shape (please see enlargements). Circa 19 century to early 20th. Size: 20 1/2 inch height, 16 inch width, 9 inch depth.
19th century Bangkok style seated Buddha. This extremely ornate bronze cast Buddha with it's tall base is an excellent example of the Rattanakosin or Bangkok era Buddha image. The image is slightly tilted to one side and if purchased, should have a small wood base made,to compensate. Size: 21 inch height, 14 1/2 inch width, 9 inch depth.
Primitive carved wooden Laotian folk Buddha. Carved, long ago, by a villager from a single piece of wood, covered in lacquer and Glit. Much of old lacquer and pigments are still in tact. Size: 8 1/4 inch tall, 3 1/2 inch wide, 2 1/2 inch deep.
Bronze cast Vishnu Hindu God. This image of Vishnu is extremely intricate, even the base of the statue has depicted animals in the forest in great three dimensional clarity. Vishnu is regarded as a major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology. He is thought of as the preserver of the universe while two other major Hindu gods Brahma and Shiva, are regarded respectively, as the creator and destroyer of the universe. Circa late 1800s to early 1900s. Size: 13" height, 8" width, 4 1/2" d ...click for details
Thai Thep Kinnaree bronze statue mounted on wood base. Thep Kinnaree is one of the loveliest of the Himmapan beings. Described as a beautiful half-woman, half swan, with the head and torso of a woman yet below the delicately tapered waist she has the body, tail and legs of a swan. Kinnaree also has human arms and the wings of a swan. While the Kinnaree has a male counterpart (the Kinnara or Kinna Norn) and is similar in form. The Kinnaree is renowned for her excellence in singing, dancing and he ...click for details
Ayutthaya style standing bronze sculpture. This large beautiful ornate Thai Buddha was created using the lost wax method and features the image displaying the abhaya mundra. Mounted on a teak wood stand. Circa: Mid 19th century. Size: 42" height, 12" width, 10" depth.
Bronze cast Eight Chinese immortals set. These beautiful bronze statues were cast using the lost wax method. The patina is the nicest I have ever seen. Circa 1880 - 1920. Either singly or in groups the Eight Immortals, Pa Hsien, of the Taoist religion are one of the most popular subjects of representation in China. The term ‘Eight Immortals’ is figuratively used for happiness. Reverence shown to the ‘Eight Genii Table’ (Pa Hsien Cho), the ‘Eight Genii Bridge’ (Pa Hsien Ch’iao), ‘Eight Genii Verm ...click for details
