MEDITATING 'SUKHOTHAI' BUDDHA TEMPLE RELIC, RATTANAKOSIN PERIOD Early 1900's

Description: SIAM GALLERY Co. INVESTMENT LEVEL ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES, AND DECORATIVE ART BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. JAPAN. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND. TIBET. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Meditating Sukhothai Buddha. Rattanakosin Period Early 1900s: Title: Antique Meditating Sukhothai Buddha, Temple Relic, Thailand 1900s C. Description: Description: An exquisite Rattanakosin Period meditating Sukhothai Buddha, from a temple precinct in northern Thailand, beautifully rendered in an exalted profile, intricately carved with exacting detail. Temple blessed and consecrated, Buddha sits on a double lotus pedestal, measuring 8.0 inches (20.32cm) in height. XXX SACRED MEDITATING BUDDHA TEMPLE RELIC: XXX The figure is portrayed seated in the 'Virasana' pose, one leg atop the sole of the other foot. The hands in mudra, with the left hand resting palm open on his lap, while the right hand forms the Bhumisparsa mudra, or Calling the Earth to Witness, gesture. XXX Buddha is modeled with broad shoulders, inflated chest, and a narrow waist, wearing a long sanghati robe in the 'Open Mode' worn diagonally over the left shoulder, leaving the right shoulder and breast uncovered, with the end fold draped to his mid-section in a fish-tail notch. The somewhat elongated head bears an ovoid face, with outlined curls of the head dip into the middle of the forehead, incised downcast eyes like lotus petals, set beneath arched eyebrows, a prominent nose, and bow-shaped mouth with an insipid smile. Earlobes are elongated and stop short of the shoulders. The head is cover by snail-shell hair curls, whorled, surmounted by a domed 'Ushnisha', rising to a tall flame finial. XXX Cast in the lost wax method, the surface has a rich reddish-chocolate brown colored patina. The core within the bronze consist of a tempered sandy-clay mixture and is completely in tack. Period:xxxxxxxx Rattanakosin Period, Early 1900s. Composition:xx Mixed Bronze-Brass, with tempered clay core. Dimensions:xxx Height: 8.0 inches (20.32cm). Observation:xxx Excellent Condition, with minor superficial irregularities. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item. Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government. Shipping Calculations: Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and PayPal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved. NOTE: Expect a one week delay in shipping. Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser. Guarantee: 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customer’s assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART. (c) SIAMGALLERYCO - All Rights Reserved. COPYING THIS PAGE AND ALL ITS CONTENTS IS FRAUDULENT AND VIOLATES EBAY POLICY AND WILL BE REPORTED. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter

Price: 369.99 USD

Location: Bangkok

End Time: 2024-08-25T21:19:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 46 USD