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Seated Buddha Sculpture.

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November 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Crowned and Bejeweled Seated Buddha
gilt bronze, gemstones
17th-18th century
Ayutthaya kingdom
Thailand

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From the maritime networks of the Srivijaya kingdom to the classical era of Ayutthaya, Thai visual culture has consistently reflected a profound synthesis of indigenous aesthetics, cross-cultural exchange and the enduring ideological bond between Buddhism and kingship. A striking testament to this conceptual and stylistic hybridity is the emergence of the Crowned and Bejewelled Buddha in circa the 16th century, during the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767). One exquisite 17th-18th century bronze example, currently preserved at the Sawanvoranayok National Museum, depicts the Buddha lavishly adorned with regal ornaments, including a prominent crown and intricate chest decorations. This iconographic development represents a powerful visual conflation of the sacred and the royal, equating the Buddha with the universal sovereign. It effectively embodies the ideal of the dhammaraja - the righteous king who governs justly and accumulates merit - a concept that had persisted in Thai political thought since the Sukhothai period, and through which Ayutthaya society articulated its political legitimacy through sophisticated religious imagery. Read the full article, "Thailand: The Layers of Splendour - Masterpieces of Thai Art" by Namhee Noh, in the Summer 2026 issue of Arts of Asia at artsofasia.com/back-issue.
June 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Seated Buddha
bronze with traces of gilding
Lan Na Kingdom
Northern Thailand
16th century

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Lan Na, One of the first major Tai (Siamese) kingdoms in Thai history. It was founded by Mangrai (r. c. 1259–1317) in the northern region of present-day Thailand; its capital was the city of Chiang Mai. Lan Na was a powerful state and a centre for the spread of Theravada Buddhism. Under Tilokaracha (r. 1441–87) it was famous for its Buddhist scholarship and literature. It remained independent until it was conquered by Myanmar (Burma) in the 16th century. The Siamese did not reassert control over the area until the 19th century.
September 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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A large pair of dangling vintage 1940s gilt sterling silver Seated Buddha design clip earrings by Napier.

Available in my Ruby Lane shop...

www.rubylane.com/item/1879775...

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A large pair of vintage 1940s gilt sterling silver Buddha with dangles chinoiserie-style clip earrings by Napier. A rare and wonderful pair that make a statement with lots of movement when worn! Measure 2" long by 3/4" wide, and the pair weigh 14.7 grams total. Marked on clipbacks, "Napier Sterling". Excellent vintage condition.
February 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM