RARE Antique Thai Statue BUDDHA Sheathed in GOLD 17-18th Cent. Ayutthaya Period

RARE ANTIQUE THAI AYUTTHAYA STATUE of the BUDDHA SHEATHED in GOLD ~ 17-18thCentury ThailandItem # :60 2172__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Type of artifact:Rare antique Thai Ayutthayaperiod statue of the Buddha sheathed in genuine GOLD ~ in the seated in the subduing Mara (a demon) posture. The Buddha image in sheathed inreal Gold and crafted in the repoussée technique. The core is filled with clay. The gold sheet is probably of90 % purity, which is 21 karat.Amount:1 (one) single piece * All photos aretaken from the actual item *Weight:Including display stand approx. 193.67 gramsSize :Height of Buddha statue: approx. 8.60 cm = 3.38 inchesWidth : approx. 4.37 cm (at the widest point)Depth: approx. 2.47 cmHeight including display stand:approx. 14.34 cm = 5.64 inches Material :Genuine solid Gold sheet Style:Ayutthaya period / Thailand ~ 17th - 18th century ADApprox. age:circa 17th –18thCentury AD Origin:Thailand / SiamCondition:This solid Gold artifact is in excellent museum quality !There are no damages and no repairsThe magnificent patina is originalas found. The surface has some expectedcorrosions, weathering, wear, degradation & abrasions as a consequence ofage. Some original sedimentarydispositions remain on part of the surface. Provenance:This antique artifact is one of alot we acquired from a German Collection. Certification:We will issue on request aGUARANTEE of AUTHENTICITY / Certificate of Authenticity for this rare genuineantique artifactEstimated value:At major producthouses, the estimated value of similar items is between US$ 3,000 and US$ 4,000Repoussée: Repoussée or repoussage is ametalworking technique in which a solid thin metal sheet is ornamented orshaped by hammering from the reverse side. There are few techniques thatoffer such diversity of expression while still being relatively economical.Once the desired shape is created a relief-like design isapplied by chasing from the outside. Chasing is the oppositetechnique to repoussée, and the two are used in conjunction to create afinished piece.While repoussée is used to work on the reverse of the metal toform a raised design on the front, chasing is used to refine the design onthe front of the work by sinking the metal. The term chasing is derived fromthe noun "chase", which refers to a groove, furrow, channel orindentation. The adjectival form is "chased work".The techniques of repoussée and chasing utilize the plasticityof metal, forming shapes by degrees. There is no loss of metal in theprocess, as it is stretched locally and the surface remains continuous. Theprocess is relatively slow, but a maximum of form is achieved, with onecontinuous surface of sheet metal of essentially the same thickness. Directcontact of the tools used is usually visible in the result, a condition notalways apparent in other techniques, where all evidence of the working methodis eliminated.Remarks:This extremely rare antique bronzeartifact dates to approx. the 17th – 18th Century AD Don’t miss theopportunity to own a genuine piece of history. Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object.Why Shop with AGUSTUS-Collection!» eCRATER Seller for over 10 Years» Very high Approval Rating» Outstanding Collection» German Ownership» Free FedEx shipping for purchases over US$ 500» Combine Shipping for 10 days» Secure Packing & Shipping Services» Secure Payment via PayPal» Items are guaranteed as described» Clear Return Policy» Fast Support Response» Outstanding Customer ServiceBack To TopVisit my eCRATER Store: AGUSTUS-CollectionAdd to Favorite Stores|Sign up for Store NewsletterHome|Guarantee & Return Policy|Store Policy|Shipping|Payment|Procedure|Guides|FAQs|About The SellerBack To Top