Description: Buddha Shakyamuni in lion posture. Large, old statue Thai sculpture. Gilded wood. L. around 125 cm (49.2"), H. around 35 cm (13.8"). From Hamburg private collection. Acquired in the 1970s. Impressive depiction of Buddha Shakyamuni in the famous lion posture as he the passes away and achieves maha-pari-nirvana. Wearing a headdress as well the adorned, multi-part robe of a Buddhist monk. Signs of age. Wood fragile. Small restorations (et al foot glued).