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Large gilded bronze statue of a seated Buddha - Large gilded bronze statue of a seated Buddha Thailand, probably 19th century. Bronze, patinated and newly gilded. H. 43.5 cm, Weight approx. 6.65 kg. The Buddha sits in Dhyana Mudra on a three-tiered lotus pedestal. Signs of age and wear visible; gilding rubbed in places. A Thai gold-gilded Buddha statue sitting on a three-tiered lotus base symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and high spiritual status. The lotus levels represent ascending stages of spiritual development. These statues were produced during the late Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin periods, often gilded to honor the Buddha, and used for worship, meditation, and merit-making. They reflect Thailand's deeply rooted Buddhist culture, royal patronage, and traditional temple art.