Buddha in lacquered wood - Thailand

Features

Artwork title:  Thailandia, seconda metà XIX secolo

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Origin:  Thailand

Description : Thailandia, seconda metà XIX secolo

The Buddha depicted in the position given on the based in the shape of a lotus flower, wearing a dress richly decorated with floral motifs, a specific type of the era of Rattanakosin, from the reign of Rama III. This type of Buddha represented in the feet is commonly called "Buddha walking". This way of representing the Buddha explains the fees described during the reign of Ramkhamheng in the late THIRTEENTH century. In the city of Sukhothai are the representations of the Buddha represented in the walk were found placed against the walls of the temples. A hand is traditionally held in the mudra of Abhaya, which symbolizes protection, benevolence and peace, while the other arm hangs beside the body. Sometimes, one leg is depicted advancing in front of the other, to make it less static, and to foster in the viewer a sense of movement.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 185
Width: 42
Depth: 31