Smiling Buddha (wood)

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Object :
Smiling Buddha (wood)
Art Style :
Ayutthaya
Material : 
wood
Size :
59 cm. for base, 38 cm. wide for the lap
Age :
22th – 23th Century B.E.
Feature :
The fat Buddha with his big belly without a twisting of hair. His hand put on belly. He sat cross-legged flat on a lotus base and was lacquered with black and gold.
Condition :
be damaged, The left belly and rear base are broken and lost.
Historical Background :
found at Prasat Phimai, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Source :
found at Prasat Phimai
Venue :
Phimai National Museum, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

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