Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century Wine Jar The technique is nishiki-e

The technique is nishiki-e

Mizuya dansu are sometimes called daidokoro todana

beautifully enhancing both the crispness of the carving and the natural depth of the timber grain

It is constructed in the Ming style with clean lines and hoof feet and dates to the 19th century

With its gently flared sides

Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century Wine Jar The technique is nishiki-eThis large antique Thai sitting Buddha dates to the early 19th century and likely from the reign of King Rama III (1824 1851). This figure is Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, known as The Future Buddha. It should be noted that this Buddha is never depicted with a ushnisha. Buddha sits cross legged with a serene expression and meditative downcast eyes with his hands in dhyana mudra, the palms of both his hands resting on lap, facing upwards. The fingers form a