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| Buddha image in Sukhothai style | |
Thai Sculptures (Buddha images) in the Bhumiphassa mudra The Bhumiphassa Buddha is always depicted in a seated position, with its right hand resting on its knee and fingers pointing towards the earth. Sukhothai-style The Buddha images of the Sukhothai era gained important disdinguishing characteristics from the images during the Khmer and Mon era. A flame appeared on top of the head of the Buddha. The head is covered with fine curled hair. The face is oval, with high curving eyebrows, a hooked nose, a downward gaze, and overall displays a gentle smili |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 1984 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts Theme 2: BUDDHA-TeacherOfGods&Mens |
| Type | Postage Stamps |