Offered by Galerie Samarcande
Ancient art, Islamic world, Asian art
Buddha seated cross-legged, in the position of Bhumisparsha mudra or taking the earth as a witness. He is dressed in the toga which falls over the left shoulder.
Thailand, Ratanakosin period, 19th century
Gilt bronze, eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl
H: 96cm W: 62cm
Provenance: Collection of M. G, Turin, acquired in the 1970s