mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 21cm 8 Preaching Buddha topped by a lotus flower

topped by a lotus flower finial

the Buddha of the Future and Avalokiteshvara

topped by a decorative finial

lending depth

he also holds his broken tooth and a bowl of laddus or sweetmeats in his hands

mounted antique thai style southeast asia bronze thai teaching hand 21cm 8 Preaching Buddha topped by a lotus flowerAntique Thai Style Southeast Asia Bronze Mounted Thai Hand 19cm 8" Measures (Height) 19cm 8" An antique Thai style hand from Thailand. The fingers are posed in a gesture of wisdom or teaching. The finger and thumb held together. This gesture, known as the Dharmachakra Mudra, is the turning of the wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the Buddha's commencement of his teaching mission. With its iconic gesture of turning the wheel of Dharma, this beautiful hand