Thai Rattanakosin Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha assegai A superb piece for collectors

A superb piece for collectors of Roman artifacts

combined between 1950 and 1965

Women typically wore the bags suspended from a forehead strap

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Angkor Wat or Bayon Period

Thai Rattanakosin Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha assegai A superb piece for collectorsRattanakosin 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