A monumental bronze seated Buddha, wearing an unadorned robe with the shoulder flap falling to the waist, Sukhothai, 14th/16th century, almond shaped eyes & long sweeping earlobes on the smooth oval face, a tall flame finial rising from the tight curls, three lines around the neck denoting greatness, characteristic of an enlightened, in the posture of Maravijaya, the harmonious proportions an expression of great beauty, a rich glossy brown patina, height 91 cm, width 70 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection