mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 33cm 18 Lingnum They served as devotional objects

They served as devotional objects

cutting through ignorance and confusion

The rear of the Naga shows a Mandala

including a crown and earrings

An antique Khmer style stone sculpture of Jayavarman VII

mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 33cm 18 Lingnum They served as devotional objectsAntique Thai Style Southeast Asia Bronze Mounted Thai Hand 30cm 12" Measures (Height) 30cm 12" 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