Large Gilt Bronze Thai Standing Ayutthaya Buddha - 18th Century Origin - Congo This porcelain Temple Jar is

This porcelain Temple Jar is decorated with precious Chinese objects

63 x 29 x 27

Originally these lamps were made in Europe and exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th century candles or oil lamps would have been placed inside with a glass lid to prevent soot from marking the ceiling

A statue would take pride of place in the centre panel with masks being hung in the top six alcoves

Large Gilt Bronze Thai Standing Ayutthaya Buddha - 18th Century Origin - Congo This porcelain Temple Jar isThis exceptional Thai Ayutthaya period (1351 1767AD) standing bronze Buddha dates to the 18th century. Unusually large, both hands are raised in abhaya mudra dispelling fear & anxiety. The face is tranquil with beautifully carved serene features as he stands atop a lotus pedestal. His earlobes are elongated symbolising the princely life of luxury Buddha led before casting off all worldly possessions upon his spiritual awakening. This Buddha is black