#33 • Ayutthaya Period Thai Gilded Wood Buddha Sculpture

Part of Professor's Collection Part Two: Asian Sculpture and Fine Objects (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $170.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $200 - $400 Origin: Thai, Ayutthaya Period, 18th Century Medium: Wood and Gold Gilding Dimension: 3.5x2.5x11in Condition: The gold gilding is wearing off and there is a small nick at the top of the head piece. Description: A Thai gilded wooden sculpture of a seated mudra posture Buddha with their legs crossed, arms resting, on a block base, in meditation. The Buddha is shown with simple garments and a head piece. The Buddha is done in a folk art style and gold leaf to decorate the wood. The base has Thai script.