Unknown Artist (Thailand)

Seated Buddha on Lotus Throne
Late-18th century
Bronze with gold leaf
Gift of Dr. Sarah Bekker
15715

How much will it cost? $250

This Buddha was created in the early Rattanakosin period (1782-1932) of Thai art, which is known for its love of simplified form, patterns, and ornate decoration. This image of Buddha is lavishly decorated with gold leaf and stones, and his robes are covered in fine, intricate patterns. As this Buddha illustrates, art from the Rattanakosin period was concerned more with beauty and less with realistic rendering of body and expression.