Buddha

In this gilded bronze statue from Thailand, the Buddha is shown meditating with legs crossed in the half-lotus position (Dhyana), a pose that has been used for centuries in meditation. The Thai Buddha statutes are noted for their sophistication. They stand out with their unusual beauty and suppleness, delicately formed facial expression, curved nose and eyebrows. The fine curly hair at the back of the head is plaited into a flame like tuft symbolising the light of the highest knowledge.