mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai protection hand 23cm 12 Standing elephant which probably represented Buddha

which probably represented Buddha

Here the Apsara holds a lotus bud in her right hand

A time when there would have been considerable contact between Thailand and the Khmer world in Cambodia

while his hair is arranged in a tripartite chignon

mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai protection hand 23cm 12 Standing elephant which probably represented BuddhaMounted Antique Thai Style Southeast Asia Bronze Thai Protection Hand 23cm 9" Measures (Height) 23cm 9" An antique Thai style hand from Thailand. The fingers are posed in a gesture of protection, the palm facing outwards. This "gesture of fearlessness" is a mudra (gesture) that offers protection, reassurance and safety. Dispelling fear and according divine protection and bliss. A Mandala decorates the palm of the hand, a symbol of meditation and