A GROUP OF STANDING BUDDHAS.

LAOS, FROM THE VICINITY OF LUANG PRABANG.

SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY.

H. (L. TO R. INCLUDING FINIALS): 47 CMS, 18 ˝ INS; 62 CMS; 24 ˝ INS; 69 CMS, 27 INS; 51 CMS, 20 INS.

A group of four gilded and lacquered wood figures of standing Buddhas, each on a raised pedestal, their raised usnishas topped by lotiform or flame finials, the eyes half-closed in meditation and the faces with serene expressions; both arms pendant by the sides in the ‘Calling for Rain’ posture.

For more information on this type, please refer to the entry for catalogue nos. 4 to 8.