18th Century Bronze of Buddha & Muchalinda antique campaign box This papier mache charger stands

This papier mache charger stands on a raised foot with a prettily shaped  fluted edge

cleaned and waxed ready for the home

is glazed with the original glass and housed in a natural dark carved oak frame

acanthus leaves

A and F Howland were well known furniture makers of school chairs and stools based in High Wycombe

18th Century Bronze of Buddha & Muchalinda antique campaign box This papier mache charger standsAn imposing 18th Century Thai bronze of Buddha seated on the curled tail of the serpent king, Muchalinda. This well modelled and beautifully patinated antique bronze sculpture depicts Buddha being protected during a storm by the serpent king Muchalinda whose seven heads rise to form a protective canopy over the deity. The sculpture stands well with no wobbles and the quality is very good. We think this sculpture has probably been set onto a stone