Description
This Rattanakosin Style Phra Malai is depicted seated in meditation, representing one of the most revered arahants in Thai Buddhist tradition. Phra Malai is recognised for his association with compassion, merit-making, and the transmission of Buddhist teachings. The composition reflects the refined proportions and spiritual composure associated with the Rattanakosin sculptural tradition.
Distinctive elements—including the serene facial expression, elongated earlobes, finely detailed monastic robes, and ornate multi-tiered pedestal—express the stylistic vocabulary of this lineage. The bronze surface displays a naturally developed patina with areas of devotional gold leaf applied over time, giving the statue a dignified and time-honoured appearance. The figure was originally designed to hold a traditional talapat (monastic fan), which is no longer present.
With a height of 34 cm, it offers a balanced presence suitable for Buddhist shrines, meditation spaces, or collections of Thai religious art.
Dimensions: 30 × 16 × 34 cm (L × W × H)
