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Title: Antique Bronze Gilded Meditating Sukhothai Buddha, Temple Relic, Thailand 18/19th C.

Description: An exquisite bronze 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 single-level pedestal, measuring 16.0 inches (40.64cm) in height.

XXX A spiritual image of Buddha portrayed seated on a single level base, meditating 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, Calling the Earth to Witness, the 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 uncovered, with the end fold draped to his mid-section.

XXX The elongated head bears an ovoid face, with outlined curls of the head dip into the middle of the forehead, 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 covered by large snail-shell hair curls,surmounted by a domed 'Ushnisha', rising to a tall flame finial.

XXX Cast in the lost wax method, the bronze surface has a rich gold gilded finish with traces of Blackened lacquer beneath. The core within the bronze consists of a tempered sandy-clay mixture. The core is completely in tack.

Origin:xxxxxxxxx Temple District, Sukhothai Province, Northern Thailand.

Period:xxxxxxxx Late Sukhothai Style. 18/19th Century, Possibly earlier.

Composition:xx Bronze. Lost wax cast, gilded gold with Blackened lacquer beneath.

Dimensions:xxx Height: 16.0 inches (40.64cm).

Observation:xxx Excellent Condition, with minor chips, dings, dents, and casting flaws. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

Remarks:xxxxxx FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION.

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 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: This item shall require a Thai government permit, prior to being exported from the country of Thailand. Expect a one week shipping delay.

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.

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