"Crowned Bronze Buddha From The Ayutthaya Kingdom."
Kingdom of Ayutthaya, Thailand, 16th-17th century image of the crowned Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, the gesture of fearlessness, standing, eyes lowered with a serene expression. Bronze on black clay core and period gilding, original inlaid eyes probably in mother-of-pearl, on solid wood base. On base: H 100 cm x W 28 cm x D 11 cm Buddha alone 81 cm Provenance: Claude de Marteau Collection Sold with certificate of provenance. 
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