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Antique
Siam Gilt Bronze Ayutthaya
Buddha
Calming The Sea Thailand,
circa: 18th century H 9.75 in(25cm), W 2.5 in(6.5cm), D 2.25 in(6cm)
Condition: gilt losses
In
the 10th Century King Ramathibodi I established the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which lasted
until it was overtaken by Burma in the 18th Century. By this time the Buddha image
in Thailand was distinguished by the flame on the headdress and the many layered
flaming base, and kingly dress had become the standard. Yet the treatment overall
owes its inspiration to the Sukhothai style, which defined the ancient forms that
still characterize Thai art. Private Collection |