{"product_id":"buddha-statue-antique-sukhothai-style-thai-enlightenment-buddha-statue-24cm-16","title":"Buddha Statue - Antique Thai Style Luang Pho Phra Sai Buddha Statue - 24cm\/10\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddha Statue - Antique Thai Style Luang Pho Phra Sai Buddha Statue - 24cm\/10\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures - (Height) 24cm\/10\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Thai style \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLuang Pho Phra Sai Buddha, as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eenshrined at Wat Pho Chai in Nong Khai Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLuang Pho Phra Sai is one of the most revered Buddha images of northeastern Thailand, a luminous statue in the Mara Vichai posture enshrined at Wat Pho Chai in Nong Khai Province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIts beauty, miracle‑laden legends and role in major festivals make it both a spiritual heart of the city and a compelling subject for Buddhist art lovers and pilgrims alike.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Buddha is cast in the form of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLuang Pho Phra Sai (หลวงพ่อพระใส) Buddha. A highly revered Buddha image seated in the \u003cstrong\u003eMara Vichai \u003c\/strong\u003e(Maravijaya) or “subduing Mara” posture, symbolising the Buddha’s victory over inner and outer obstacles on the night of enlightenment. The statue is cast from bronze and is renowned for its exceptionally harmonious proportions and serene, gently radiant expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eArt historians classify Luang Pho Phra Sai Buddha as a Lan Xang‑period Buddha, reflecting the refined sculptural tradition of the former Lao kingdom that once encompassed parts of present‑day Laos and northeastern Thailand. The image is seated cross‑legged in meditation, with the right hand touching the earth in the classic Mara Vichai gesture, calling the earth to witness the Buddha’s resolve and awakening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLuang Pho Phra Sai plays a particularly central role during \u003cstrong\u003eSongkran\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Thai New Year festival in April. Each year, thousands of devotees gather in Nong Khai for ceremonies in which the statue is respectfully brought out in procession so that people can pour lustral water over the image, seeking cleansing, blessings and a fresh start for the new year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuang Pho Phra Sai Buddha statues are distinguished by their unique style, which is characterized by a blend of elegance, serenity, and idealized human form. The bodies profile is with broad shoulders and slender waist, covered by a Sanghati robe worn diagonally over the left shoulder, and is graced by a simple sash draped to the navel. The right shoulder is left bare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Buddha features an elognated heart shaped face, with almond shaped downcast eyes. Curved eyebrows meet above a prominent nose, and contoured lips with an exalted expression, appear smiling. The shell like curls of the hair form a heart shaped line around the face, surmounted by a hemispherical ushnisha, topped by a flamed ornamental finial, symbolizing his high level of spiritual development. His earlobes are stretched long from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA reminder that behind every iconic Buddha statue stands not only artistic skill, but centuries of devotion, legend and lived faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated upon a simple pedestal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional in appearance piece is sure to add a unique touch to any room of your home or workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most recognizable of the Asian deities this representation of the spiritual teacher Buddha is sure to enlighten your home with endlessly timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art, through our website, for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57867409719683,"sku":"SCBR4899","price":344.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/4769\/5207\/files\/SCBR4899-3.jpg?v=1776929003","url":"https:\/\/fr.hdasianart.com\/en\/products\/buddha-statue-antique-sukhothai-style-thai-enlightenment-buddha-statue-24cm-16","provider":"HD Asian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}