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SEATED BUDDHA IN EARTH-TOUCHING GESTURE
Seated Buddha in Earth-Touching Gesture
Thailand (or Myanmar), 19th century
Gilded bronze (or wood), lacquered base
Dimensions: 48 × 33 cm
This gilded image of the Buddha depicts him seated in meditation on a lotus-petal base, the right hand extended to touch the earth in the bhūmisparśa mudrā—a gesture symbolizing the moment of enlightenment. The serene expression, finely curled hair, and polished surface embody the spiritual calm central to Buddhist devotion. Such statues are common in temple halls and private shrines across Southeast Asia, where they serve as objects of veneration and meditation.
Seated Buddha in Earth-Touching Gesture
Thailand (or Myanmar), 19th century
Gilded bronze (or wood), lacquered base
Dimensions: 48 × 33 cm
This gilded image of the Buddha depicts him seated in meditation on a lotus-petal base, the right hand extended to touch the earth in the bhūmisparśa mudrā—a gesture symbolizing the moment of enlightenment. The serene expression, finely curled hair, and polished surface embody the spiritual calm central to Buddhist devotion. Such statues are common in temple halls and private shrines across Southeast Asia, where they serve as objects of veneration and meditation.
