A finely carved sandalwood sculpture retaining areas of its original gold-leaf gilding, partially worn and revealing the dark lacquer preparation beneath.
 
The Buddha is depicted standing upon a moulded, stepped circular throne. He displays the double abbhayamudra, commonly associated in Thai Buddhist iconography with the gesture known as “Calming the Ocean” (Ham Yat), with both hands raised to chest level and the palms facing outward.
 
The serene face is characterised by finely incised, half-closed eyes, arched eyebrows meeting at the bridge of the nose, and long, tapering earlobes. The hair is rendered with an incised diamond-pattern texture and surmounted by a stylised ushnisha in the form of a tiered lotus bud. The flat reverse preserves the natural grain of the wood and displays a deep patina from age and handling.
 
The dignified rigidity of the posture, the schematic and symmetrical treatment of the monastic robe, falling laterally in wing-like folds, and the stepped cylindrical pedestal are characteristic of provincial workshops of the Ayutthaya kingdom during the first half to mid-18th century.
 
Condition:
The sandalwood is notable for its fine grain and density. The surviving gilding reveals areas of the dark lacquer ground beneath, creating an attractive contrast of colour and texture. The sculpture is in good overall condition. Constructed in two separate elements: the Buddha figure and the throne. Some chips, breaks and age-related cracks are present.