18^TH C. CHIANG RUNG BUDDHA

This large, substantial Buddha is from the area of Northern Thailand near Laos, and it shows both Thai and Lao influences.  The base is mostly Ayutthaya with a bit of Lao;  the body and head are more Lao.  It is quite large, at 15 ½” high, and is very heavily cast.  It has a coppery and coppery-white patina.  It is missing a couple of the teeth on the base, but overall is in excellent condition.  It has a much more solid earthy ambiance than some of the more ethereal ones we have on the site.  This buddha was vetted into the NY Tribal Show.