mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 33cm 20 Narsingh just south of Phnom Penh

just south of Phnom Penh

Symbolism: The bird represents beauty

The overall silhouette is elegant and a reminder of the Pre Angkorian Art

It is interesting that the Shiva side does not display the customary half of the third eye (as per The Walters Art Gallery Ardhanarishvara - 25

richly decorated in a style that continued to evolve in Cambodia from the 10th century through the post-Angkor period

mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 33cm 20 Narsingh just south of Phnom PenhAntique Thai Style Southeast Asia Bronze Mounted Thai Hand 33cm 13" Measures (Height) 33cm 13" An antique Thai style hand from Thailand. The fingers are posed in a gesture of wisdom or teaching. The finger and thumb held together. This gesture, known as the Dharmachakra Mudra, is the turning of the wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the Buddha's commencement of his teaching mission. With its iconic gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma, this beautiful hand