18th Century Bronze of Buddha & Muchalinda antique campaign box copper and brass

copper and brass

is exquisitely carved with scrolls

A and F Howland were well known furniture makers of school chairs and stools based in High Wycombe

This papier mache charger stands on a raised foot with a prettily shaped  fluted edge

Height: 68" (173cm)

18th Century Bronze of Buddha & Muchalinda antique campaign box copper and brassAn imposing 18th Century Thai bronze of Buddha seated on the curled tail of the serpent king, Muchalinda. This well modelled and beautifully patinated antique bronze sculpture depicts Buddha being protected during a storm by the serpent king Muchalinda whose seven heads rise to form a protective canopy over the deity. The sculpture stands well with no wobbles and the quality is very good. We think this sculpture has probably been set onto a stone