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Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE.
A majestic gilt wood carving of the Buddha, reclining with shimmering inlays of glass statuesculpture
The recumbent body lies on the right side, facing to the left, leaning on an elbow, and supporting his head. This Buddha wears a kasaya robe, and the folds of cloth gracefully drape across his body. Circular mirror fragments and opaque glass in red and green outline the hem of his robe and brow line.
The face is serene with black and white glass eyes that give a life-like quality to the visage. His ears are characteristically elongated to hear all cries for help, and the lobes touch his shoulders. His coiffure is carved into nodules and create a top knot ushnisha.
Reclining Buddha represents the illness he endures before entering Nirvana which marks the end of his reincarnations. This posture is known as sihasaiyas or \"sleeping lion.\"
This is a beautiful statue that may have been part of a temple or home shrine.
Size:W10\" x L33\" x H13\"
