This piece is a hand-carved Antique Thai devotional statue balancing a multi-tiered iconographic arrangement.

Approximately 47" x 19" x 8" just shy of 4 feet tall

Iconography and Structure

Top Level: A traditional standing Buddha image with a stylized ushnisha (flame-like topknot) and an outer robe, performing a variant of the Abhaya Mudra (the gesture of fearlessness or blessing).

Middle Level: A multi-armed celestial deity or Thepphanom (Thai guardian angel) adorned in a tall chada crown, holding two blooming lotus buds. The primary hands are clasped in a respectful wai or Anjali mudra prayer position.

Base Level: The deity stands directly upon the back of a water buffalo or Nandi bull, serving as a vahana (sacred animal mount) over a heavy foundational wooden plinth.

Material and CraftsmanshipMaterial: Hand-carved from solid wood, heavily embellished with intricate geometric relief work.

Decorative Inlays: Intricately detailed with mirrored glass mosaics and small color-tinted resin beads inlaid into the bodice and crown borders to mimic traditional Southeast Asian temple styling.

Excellent condition may have a few missing inlayed glass pieces

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