Siam (Thailand) sculptures

Gilt bronzes, lacquered wood, or carved stone reveal remarkable craftsmanship, in which the mudrās express calm, benevolence, and inner elevation. From major kingdoms such as Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, or Rattanakosin, they are characterized by the accuracy of their proportions, the serenity of their faces, and the balance of their postures.

Siamese sculptures—today’s Thailand—rank among the major bodies of Buddhist art in Southeast Asia, profoundly shaped by Theravāda Buddhism. From major kingdoms such as Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, or Rattanakosin, they stand out for the accuracy of their proportions, the serenity of their faces, and the balance of their postures.
Gilt bronzes, lacquered wood, or carved stone reveal remarkable craftsmanship, in which the mudrās express calm, benevolence, and inner elevation. The works presented here were selected for their authenticity and artistic quality, the great majority coming from the collection of Claude de Marteau, a major reference in Southeast Asian art.