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In the Angkorian style, this excellent sculpture depicts a naga (serpent) as the protector of Buddha. The Buddha, seated in the Virasana pose, is meditating on three graduated coils of the serpent king, Mucalinda. This ancient Virasana pose should not be confused with the Hero pose currently…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-0007
- Provenance/Origin: Cambodian. Acquired in the 1970s in NE Thailand. 17th - 18th Century
- Composition: Sandstone
- Dimensions: 13" tall x 5" wide x 3" deep statue only. On stand: 15" tall.
- Weight: 7.75 pounds
- Price: $ 1,150.00 USD
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Detail: I have not been able to find out much about the representation here. It is obvious that Buddha is protected by the sacred fig tree (Bodhi) while he discovers the path to Enlightenment. Notice that there is an elephant near the right leg and a monkey…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-8888
- Provenance/Origin: Thailand. Art dealer. Circa early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Thai brass or bronze
- Dimensions: 10" tall x 4.5" widest
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
- Price: $160.00 USD
