19th century. Profuse gilt. Triangular base. Buddha & 5 disciples.Striking 19th century Thai Buddha in the Ratanakosin style, bronze with profuse applied gilding. Impressively sized. Red lacquer. Rich original patina. Gautama Buddha is depicted wearing a conical diadem crown, seated at the top of the temple, hands in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of "calling the Earth to witness," commemorating the moment the historical Buddha reached enlightenment. Five seated disciples. Motifs of tiny Buddhas and flora encircling the bronze body. Issued: c. 1880 Dimensions: 14"H x 12.5"W Country of Origin: Thailand Provenance: Collection of John J. Lanzendorf