Antique Thai bronze Buddha hand Vitarka mudra

Estimated value: €450 – €750. Antique Thai bronze Buddha hand executed in Vitarka mudra, the gesture of teaching and the transmission of knowledge. This type of hand was originally part of a larger Buddha statue and was kept separately after the loss or dismantling of the head statue. The hand is slenderly modeled with elongated fingers and subtle wrist decoration, characteristic of traditional Thai sculpture. The surface displays a dark, weathered patina with clear signs of wear consistent with older bronze. The object is fully solid cast and feels relatively heavy for its size. Southeast Asia, Thailand. Dimensions: height 26.7 cm, width 8.6 cm. Weight approximately 600 grams.