Description: An Extremely Fine Mammoth Ivory Carving of a Beautiful Young Buddha Seated on a Naga Throne, Stylistically Cambodian, mid 20th Century,
wearing a simple off the shoulder robe folded in pleats falling from the left shoulder & a simple cap, sheltered by the snake, associated with healing, raised on a fitted tiered circular wood base
Note:
The hand position in the mudra 'touching the earth representing the moment of the Buddha's awakening.
H 20 cm