Beautiful & Unusual Thailand Brass Standing Sukhothai Buddha Statue - 8.5cm (3") TallMeasures – (Height) 8.5cm/3”Displaying the sheer brilliance of Thai workmanship this handcrafted standing Sukhothai Buddha statue from HD Asian Art is a wonderful reproduction inspired by traditional statues of the period.The Buddha statue stands in the position of the 'Calming of the Ocean'. This represents the story where Buddha stopped a rain storm that would have flooded the countryside. By stopping the floods three arrogant hermits listened to a sermon by the Buddha. The hermits and their followers were impressed by the preaching and subsequently became followers of Buddha and were then ordained as monks.This traditional in appearance piece is sure to add a unique touch to any room of your home or become a very special birthday present. One of the most recognisable of the Asian deities this Buddha, is sure to enlighten your home with endlessly timeless style. The piece is designed and crafted by hand. Our ability to purchase remarkable objects, such as this, direct from local villages and workshops ensures that much needed funds are invested in the local community. By purchasing these artisan items villagers throughout South-east Asia are benefited. Please message for more details. We have other Buddhist statues available. Please visit our eCRATER store to see our current Collection. Please check out our other listing where we have other beautiful Asian pieces available. For more beautiful Asian Art – https://stores.eCRATER.com/hdasianart/ and our sister store https://www.eCRATER.co.uk/sch/jamesh_1066/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 Happy to ship worldwide. Postage discounts apply for multiple purchases. We offer a low start price with no reserve. Please message with any questions. Thanks for your interest and happy looking.HD Asian ArtSABA11