Thai Rattanakosin Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha kangxi the figure exudes a lifelike

the figure exudes a lifelike presence with its rounded body and carefully modeled details

often found in burial sites

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served as grave goods

which means that they were never exported along the silk routes

Thai Rattanakosin Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha kangxi the figure exudes a lifelikeRattanakosin Kingdom, late 19th century, Bangkok, Thailand Graceful lacquered and gilt bronze figure of the Buddha from the late Rattanakosin period, depicted in sumptuous royal attire. The Buddha is shown dressed as a prince, wearing long monastic robes overlaid with richly ornamented court regalia: an elaborate winged crown, a diamond shaped pectoral, beaded necklaces, and a heavy ceremonial cape. All surfaces are adorned with raised, jewel like