Lot: Two Lao Bronze Buddha Figures – Bhumisparsha Mudra Lan Xang tradition, circa 18th century Heights: 15.5 cm and 16.5 cm A pair of Lao bronze Buddha images, each cast by the lost-wax (cire perdue) process, both seated in bhumisparsha mudra (earth-touching gesture), symbolizing the moment of Enlightenment. Each figure is seated with the right hand extended downward over the knee, and the left hand resting in the lap. The Buddhas display characteristic Lao features: slender, slightly elongated bodies; long earlobes; serene expressions with downcast eyes; and a flame-like ushnisha finial. The hair is rendered in small curls, and the robe is worn over one shoulder, falling diagonally across the torso. The two examples show subtle stylistic variation. One is raised on a tall, plain bell-shaped base, while the other sits on a tiered, stepped pedestal with more pronounced contouring. Such differences suggest related workshop traditions within the broader Lan Xang artistic sphere. Both figures exhibit good age-related wear, with varied patination, encrustations, and casting irregularities consistent with traditional lost-wax production. The bases are hollow. Condition: Surface wear, minor casting flaws, and areas of mineral accretion; no losses.