Dimensions: Height 48,5 cm Wide 28 cm Depth 18 cm
Weight: 11.534 grams

The Buddha is cast seated in bhūmisparśa mudrā (earth-touching gesture), the right hand extended to the ground, the left resting in meditation on his lap. The serene face is framed by elongated earlobes and surmounted by a tall ushnīṣa with flame finial, the robe falling in elegant folds across the torso. The figure exemplifies the refined modelling and spiritual serenity characteristic of Ayutthaya-period bronzes of the early 17th century.

The sculpture is mounted on a later lotus-petal base with a dedicatory inscription in Burmese script, recording a pious donation. Such inscriptions were commonly added in Burma during the 18th–19th centuries, reflecting the integration of earlier images into local devotional contexts.

This combination illustrates the cross-regional circulation of sacred images in Southeast Asia, where important Thai Buddha figures were revered in Burma and remounted on new bases to suit local ritual practices. Comparable Ayutthaya bronzes are preserved in the Bangkok National Museum, while related examples with later Burmese inscriptions can be found in the British Museum and Christie’s sale archives.

The present work, with its early Thai figure and later Burmese inscribed base, is not only an object of devotion but also a testament to the shared Buddhist culture of mainland Southeast Asia.