Thai gilt bronze figure of Buddha, 19th century, in the Rattanakosin style, with hands in abhaya mudra 'Stopping the waters from rising', wearing long monastic robe and elaborate encrusted jewellery, the head surmounted by a tall crown, standing on a quadrupled octagonal base, flame (A/F), height 61 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Irena Nebenzahl, Sydney