Ancient votive tablet of the standing Buddha.

Beautiful dark terracotta Buddhist votive tablet depicting
a standing Buddha making the teaching mudra with his left hand.
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This posture recalls a legend according to which one day
while the Buddha was away for 3 months visiting his mother,
King Pasentikosol (a fervent disciple of the Buddha) had it sculpted
a life-size sandalwood statue of the Buddha
and had placed it in his residence to remember his Master.
When the Buddha returned, the King wanted to show him the statue,
but as soon as the Buddha entered the room where she was, the wooden statue
sandalwood rose from his seat to pay homage to the Buddha,
who then raised his left hand to signal him to sit down again.
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On the back of this votive tablet, we discover five images of Buddha
in stylized meditation postures.
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Buddhist votive tablets are stone, terracotta plaques
or metal engraved with Buddha, deities, symbols, mantras and prayers
which are used in Buddhist worship. They are usually placed
in temples, pagodas and household altars and are considered offerings to deities and ancestors.
Votive tablets are believed to have the power to protect against evil spirits and bring peace, security, and prosperity to those who respectfully keep them. Buddhist votive tablets are also used as meditation aids and objects of contemplation.
to help achieve enlightenment.
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This votive tablet is a fairly old piece, probably around 100 to 150 years old, and is in a very good state of preservation, with a beautiful dark patina.
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UNIQUE PIECE.
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– Height: 120 mm.
– Width: 40 mm.
– Weight: approximately 60 grams.