antique thai style southeast asia mounted bronze protection thai hand 27cm 12 Jayavaraman the top displaying the wheel

the top displaying the wheel of dharma in the center and the sides with pairs of small loop handles

The presence of an aureole or halo symbolises the divinity of the deity

they are spiritually cleansed and protected

Measures (Height) 11

antique thai style southeast asia mounted bronze protection thai hand 27cm 12 Jayavaraman the top displaying the wheelAntique Thai Style Southeast Asia Bronze Mounted Thai Hand 27cm 11" Measures (Height) 27cm 11" An antique Thai style hand from Thailand. The fingers are posed in the Abhaya mudra, a gesture of protection, the palm facing outwards. This "gesture of fearlessness" is a mudra (gesture) that offers protection, reassurance and safety. Dispelling fear and according divine protection and bliss. In the serene world of Buddhist iconography, the Abhaya Buddha