Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Earth Touching Buddha Figure, Late 19th Century

Thai gilt bronze seated earth touching buddha figure, late 19th century. Buddha - zen - thai decoration. Measures: 24cmx15cm h: 36cm. Material: gilt bronze. Thai gilt bronze figure of a seated buddha, depicted with legs crossed in the virasana position with the right leg resting on the left leg, soles up, the hands in the earth touching position (bhumisparsa mudra), right hand on the right knee and the left hand palm up resting in the lap, raised floral pattern on the robes over one shoulder the head with elongated earlobes and peaked ears, domed usnisa with durian spine hair curls neatly arranged in rows topped by a flame finial, seated on a tiered and waisted triangular base with relief decorative features all around. Wear consistent with age and use.