Kamphaeng
Phet Style
Bronze Figure of
Buddha
15/16th Century
Height: 22
cm
Seated in virasana on a base,
his right hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra –
the gesture “ for the earth to witness", the left resting on his lab,
wearing samghati, his face with serene
expression, arched eyebrows above slit eyes,
aquiline nose, smiling lips, elongated earlobes,
curled hair dress and usnisha which is
surmounted by a flame. Traces of gilding. Base
with old restauration on the back. A classic and
rare piece.