Wood Standing Thai Buddha Statue 43"

Statue Details Materials: Hand Carved and Embellished in Northern Thailand Total Height Including Base: 43 inches Widest point from sides: 14 Inches Base Width & Depth: 8 x 8 inches Weight: 13 pounds Sukhothai style Buddha statue standing on a gallery base with his hand held up, palm open in the abhaya mudra or "fearlessness" hand postion which is a gesture of reassurance and protection and is meant to dispel fear The patina of the sculpture is stunning and utterly unique with its hints of sapphire blue and metallic gold hues His face is meditative and inviting, with downcast eyes and pointed ears Buddha is wearing robes that are adorned with glass inlay and intricately raised detailing, clinging to his body outlining it perfectly giving the sculpture a wonderfully elegant look His robe terminates in a pointed cape like fashion to the sides of his body giving the statue a graceful fluidity The Sukhothai style is the most popular style of Thai Buddha, recognizable by the t