18th Century Antique Thai Hermit / Wise Man Statue - 44cm/18"Measures – (Height) 44cm/18”Ca. 18th century Hermit from Thailand. The Hermit is posed in the Teaching mudra. The Hermit is seated in the padmasana or full lotus position, on a lotus throne, with his hands raised in front of his chest in the dharmachakra mudra. In sanskrit dharmachakra means the 'Wheel of Dharma'. This mudra symbolises one of the most important moments in the life of Buddha, the occasion when he preached to his companions the first sermon after his Enlightenment in the Deer Park at Sarnath. It therefore denotes the setting into motion of the Wheel of the teaching of the Dharma. In this mudra the thumb and index finger of both hands touch at their tips to form a circle. This circle represents the Wheel of Dharma, or in metaphysical terms, the union of method and wisdom. Provenance: Ex- private UK Collection. All items are guaranteed to be as described. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases upon request. This traditional in appearance piece is sure to bring serenity to your home, office or sacred space.One of the most recognizable of the Asian deities this representation of the spiritual teacher Buddha is sure to enlighten your home with endlessly timeless style.Please message for more details.SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art, through our website and eCRATER, for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase.We have other antique Asian statues available. Please visit our eCRATER store to see our current Collection.Please check out our other listing where we have other beautiful Asian pieces available.Happy to ship worldwide. However, we price the cost of international shipping for each order so you only pay the actual cost of posting to your country. Please message for international courier prices to your country.Postage discounts apply for multiple purchases. Please message with any questions.Thanks for your interest.HD Asian ArtSCBR1821