Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century sarang Nandi is known for strength

Nandi is known for strength & virility - the name means €œgiving delight€� or €œgiving joy

combining Regency design with practical construction suited to the climate and conditions of 19th-century India

Constructed from solid teak wood with remnants of original painting it is a truly impressive centerpiece for any room

it's an old tradition in China and used commonly at weddings and celebrations

Lacquered Bronze Thai Sitting Buddha - Early 19th Century sarang Nandi is known for strengthThis 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