THAILAND, KINGDOM OF RATTANAKOSIN, 19TH CENTURY

THAILAND, KINGDOM OF RATTANAKOSIN, 19TH CENTURY Two votive statuettes of the Maravijaya Buddha in gold and silver Two statuettes depicting the Buddha seated in the Maravijaya posture (bhūmisparśa mudrā), in the gesture of calling the earth to witness. Crafted in gold and silver, the figures rest on tiered bases adorned with lotus petals and chiseled and repoussé motifs. Thai work, Rattanakosin period, 19th century. Damage, distortions, wear, and minor losses.