Large Thai Gilt Rattanakosin Sitting Buddha Statue - 19th Century Necklaces A simple hand carved elephant

A simple hand carved elephant made in the naïve style using sustainable materials

This is a lovely gift for a collector of Tibetan Art or furniture and would make a wonderful centrepiece on a sideboard or table - 19thC

79 x 9 x 61 (w x d x h cms)

The jewels are also featured half way down and the bottom is finished off with tiger skin effect

atmospheric surface that speaks to the cabinet’s age and long history of everyday use

Large Thai Gilt Rattanakosin Sitting Buddha Statue - 19th Century Necklaces A simple hand carved elephantAn excellent & extremely large antique Thai Rattanakosin (1782 1932) sitting Buddha dating to the early 19th century. Buddha sits atop a decorated lotus throne with a serene expression and meditative downcast eyes. As with early Rattanakosin castings, he has an ushnisha, a protuberance symbolising enlightenment & enthronement. This became less common in later Rattanakosin castings when crowns became more common. This came with influence from Europe