Vintage Thai Carved Wood Buddha Statue - Meditating Seated Dhyana Mudra

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View Vintage Thai Carved Wood Buddha Statue - Meditating Seated Dhyana Mudra with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Cultural & Historical Significance This hand-carved wooden icon depicts Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, beautifully rendered in the classicalThai artistic tradition. The statue portrays him in deep contemplative poise, resting upon a stylized throne. Description Cultural & Historical Significance  This hand-carved wooden icon depicts Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, beautifully rendered in the classical  Thai artistic tradition . The statue portrays him in deep contemplative poise, resting upon a stylized throne. This posture is structurally inspired by the iconic sculpture periods of ancient Thailand, particularly the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya eras, which pioneered the sleek, smooth contours that define Southeast Asian Buddhist art. The statue features several profound iconographic elements: Dhyana Mudra (Meditation Gestures):  The hands are placed gently in the lap, right hand resting flat over the left with palms facing upward. This sacred hand gesture symbolizes absolute mental equilibrium, inner tranquility, and the concentrated focus the Buddha maintained under the sacred Bodhi tree just prior to achieving ultimate spiritual liberation ( Nirvana ). The Flame Ushnisha:  The crown of the head is adorned with tightly coiled curls that rise into an elegant, pointed flame finial ( Ushnisha  or  Rasmi ). In Thai Buddhist theology, this flame is an essential visual representation of supreme spiritual wisdom and the fiery energy of enlightenment radiating from the awakened mind. Monastic Robe (Uttarasanga):  The robe is draped in the traditional  Ekamsika  style, covering the left shoulder while leaving the right shoulder completely exposed. This asymmetrical drapery reflects centuries-old monastic codes of respect and spiritual humility. The Lotus Throne (Padmasana):  The base is intricately carved with a geometric band of upturned lotus petals. In Eastern philosophy, the lotus represents immaculate purity and spiritual growth, illustrating how an individual can rise above the murky currents of worldly desires to bloom in pristine light. Technical Specifications Culture/Region:  Thai / Southeast Asian Material:  Hand-Carved Indigenous Hardwood Object Type:  Seated Buddha Idol / Meditation Figurine Mudra:  Dhyana (Meditation) Approximate Age:  Mid-to-Late 20th Century Height:  8.5 inches Width:  5.0 inches Depth:  2.2 inches Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Indian.

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United States

Culture

Indian