Antique Thai Buddha Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze 19th C. Start Price USD 3,500.00 Current Price USD 3,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 Location Laguna Beach, California See more about 'Antique Thai Buddha Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze 19th C.' Description Click HERE for our other AUCTIONSAntique Thai Rattanakosin Buddha Gilt Bronze Click on the thumbnails to view enlargements 19th Century antique gilt bronze Rattanakosin Buddha from the Thailand, depicts Buddha in the classic Bhumisparsa Mudra pose, sitting with legs crossed, left hand in the lap, palm upward, right fingers slightly touching the ground, (subduing Mara, Calling the Earth to Witness) symbolizing enlightenment and steadfastness, eyes half closed in a divine gaze. Made of bronze with lost wax method, the Buddha was originally red chromed and then gold leaf gilt. The fine rare artisanship demonstrates the depiction of Buddha as king with the elaborate garb and crown. The piece bears a beautiful black patina. Circa 1890s. Dimensions: 10 ½” h. X 7” w. X 4 ½” d. To see other fine Buddha sculptures in our eBay store collection, click here:  http://stores.ebay.com/Timeless-Antiques88_Buddha-Other-Asian-Sculpture_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ976335018QQftidZ2QQtZkm Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools. Place a Bid!