mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 30cm 16 Statue of Buddha An antique Thai-style female deity

An antique Thai-style female deity is depicted holding an alms bag entwined with a Naga tail

the conch is blown at the beginning of auspicious ceremonies and is associated with the sacred cosmic sound

his head is topped by an ushnisha

Antique Baphuon Style Khmer Stone Parvati Head Statue - 57cm/23"

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mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 30cm 16 Statue of Buddha An antique Thai-style female deityAntique Thai Style Southeast Asia Bronze Mounted Thai Hand 30cm 12" Measures (Height) 30cm 12" An antique Thai style hand from Thailand. The fingers are posed in a gesture of wisdom or teaching. The finger and thumb held together. This gesture, known as the Dharmachakra Mudra, is the turning of the wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the Buddha's commencement of his teaching mission. With its iconic gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma, this beautiful hand