antique buddha statue 18th century antique thai hermit wise man statue 44cm 18 Indian Nāgas play an essential role

Nāgas play an essential role in Buddhist culture

Subtle modelling around the eyes

The Khmer buckler shields inscribed in Bayon’s stone provide a multidimensional portrait of ancient Cambodia—where spiritual symbolism

encouraging those who gaze upon it to turn inward and seek a deeper understanding of the self

As the remover of obstacles he is still widely worshipped in South and Southeast Asia before the start of new ventures or a journey

antique buddha statue 18th century antique thai hermit wise man statue 44cm 18 Indian Nāgas play an essential roleAntique Buddha Statue Seated Antique Thai style Hermit Wise Man Statue 29cm 12" Measures (Height) 29cm 12" An antique Thai style Hermit or Lersi from Thailand. Lersi or Ruesi are synonymous Thai terms for a hermit or sage, deriving from the Sanskrit word Rishi, meaning "seer". These figures are revered as ancient ascetics who live in seclusion to achieve spiritual enlightenment through meditation and powerful practices, and are considered the root