• Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm – front view
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  • Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm – left-side view
  • Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm – left three-quarter rear view
  • Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm – rear view
  • Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm – right three-quarter rear view
  • Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm – right-side view
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  • Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm – close view of the central details
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Antique Northern Thai Lanna Buddha – Gilt Bronze, Elephant Base, 43 cm

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Object Details

Catalogue Note

Height: 43 cm | Weight: 6.2 kg | Material: bronze with surviving gilding | Estimated period: Late 18th century, approximately 1750–1800 | Origin: Northern Thailand / Lanna | Subject: Shakyamuni Buddha | Mudra: Bhumisparsha Mudra

A substantial seated Shakyamuni Buddha distinguished by an unusual openwork base decorated with an elephant frieze. The combination of the heavy casting, gilt surface and distinctive support makes this a particularly strong Lanna-style object.

Iconography

The Buddha sits in bhumisparsha mudra above the elephant-decorated base. Elephants carry associations of strength and royal authority in Southeast Asian Buddhist visual culture.

Attribution and condition

The sculpture is attributed to the late 18th century, approximately 1750–1800. Gilding, copper corrosion, mineral accretions and retained casting material survive, but these features are not individually treated as proof of date or mercury gilding.

Iconography and Context

Bhumisparsha Mudra is the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni calling the earth to witness his awakening. The lowered right hand turns the stable seated image into a direct reference to the moment of Enlightenment.

Condition and Display

Surviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 10 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.