2 Votief Boeddha's 17e eeuw en 1 Lersi Hermiet Amulet 19e eeuw - Figure - Thailand (No Reserve Price)

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Two 17th‑century Ayutthaya bronze Buddha votives with traces of gilding and a 19th‑century Lersi hermit amulet from Bangkok, Thailand; dimensions: left Buddha 9.6 × 2.5 × 1.6 cm (48 g), Lersi 8.0 × 4.5 × 2.1 cm (62 g), right Buddha 8.2 × 2.3 × 1.5 cm (32 g); condition: redelijke staat, heavily used with possible small parts missing.

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Two special and very old Ayutthaya votive Buddha images. Bronze with remnants of gilding and a healing Lersi amulet from the Bangkok period.

The left Buddha is in Bhumisparsha at the moment of his enlightenment under the tall Bodhi tree. 9.6 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm. 48 grams. Approximately 17th century Ayutthaya period bronze with traces of gilding.

The middle figurine is a Lersi. In Thailand, they are revered as protectors of medicine and magic ('Lersi hermetic healers'). Recognizable by their crooked hat, pronounced facial features, and likely holding a medicinal flask. On their back, there is a small eye to carry the figurine as an amulet for healing or warding off illnesses. The amulet itself features a necklace with an amulet as an example. 8.0 x 4.5 x 2.1 cm, 62 grams. 19th century.

The right Buddha is in Bhumisparsha at the moment of his enlightenment under the high Bodhi tree. 8.2 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm. 32 grams. Approximately 17th century Ayutthaya period bronze with traces of gilding.


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Two special and very old Ayutthaya votive Buddha images. Bronze with remnants of gilding and a healing Lersi amulet from the Bangkok period.

The left Buddha is in Bhumisparsha at the moment of his enlightenment under the tall Bodhi tree. 9.6 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm. 48 grams. Approximately 17th century Ayutthaya period bronze with traces of gilding.

The middle figurine is a Lersi. In Thailand, they are revered as protectors of medicine and magic ('Lersi hermetic healers'). Recognizable by their crooked hat, pronounced facial features, and likely holding a medicinal flask. On their back, there is a small eye to carry the figurine as an amulet for healing or warding off illnesses. The amulet itself features a necklace with an amulet as an example. 8.0 x 4.5 x 2.1 cm, 62 grams. 19th century.

The right Buddha is in Bhumisparsha at the moment of his enlightenment under the high Bodhi tree. 8.2 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm. 32 grams. Approximately 17th century Ayutthaya period bronze with traces of gilding.


Carefully packed and shipped with Post.nl or Bpost.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Over 200 years old
Yes
Title
2 Votief Boeddha's 17e eeuw en 1 Lersi Hermiet Amulet 19e eeuw
Country of Origin
Thailand
Material
Bronze
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
9.6 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
1.6 cm
Estimated period
1650-1850
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Objects sold
Private

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