Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century Wine Jar 72 x 38 x 116

72 x 38 x 116  (wxdxh cms)

flanked by loyal retainers

Mizuya dansu are sometimes called daidokoro todana

Painting Size: 94 x 141

Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century Wine Jar 72 x 38 x 116This large antique Thai sitting Buddha dates to the early 19th century and likely from the reign of King Rama III (1824 1851). This figure is Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, known as The Future Buddha. It should be noted that this Buddha is never depicted with a ushnisha. Buddha sits cross legged with a serene expression and meditative downcast eyes with his hands in dhyana mudra, the palms of both his hands resting on lap, facing upwards. The fingers form a