Beautiful & Unusual Thailand Brass Standing Sukhothai Charity Buddha Statue-6cm(2.5") TallMeasures – (Height) 6cm/2.5” 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 enlightened Buddha, is remarkable for its realistic yet delicate delineation of the limbs and the robe which seems to cling to the body. The garment (sanghati) covers both shoulders. In his hands the Buddha holds an alms bowl. This symbolises his charity and compassion. The Buddha represents those born on a Wednesday.This mudra offers charity, compassion and the granting of wishes. It signifies the five perfections: Generosity, Morality, Patience, Effort and Meditative Concentration, through the five extended fingers. A very naturalistic succession of wavy folds on the surface of his body revealing the soft contours of the body underneath. His face is handsome with a slight smile and straight nose. The Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. His earlobes are stretched long from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings. The large ushnisha protuberance on top of his head, symbolizes his high level of spiritual development. 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 ArtSABA28