Pra Pit Dtah "Closing Eye Buddha" Figure blue literally "wood turned into stone")

literally "wood turned into stone") is the name given to a special type of fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation

The Monte Carmelo

misfortune and worldly temptations

Material: hand cast brass with a fine worn patina of age

Condition: Some wear to the frame

Pra Pit Dtah "Closing Eye Buddha" Figure blue literally "wood turned into stone")The "Closing Eye Buddha" known as Pra Pit Dtah. The Buddha sitting in crossed leg "Lotus" posture with two hands covering both eyes to obscure his sight allowing no evil to enter his vision or thoughts. The Pra Pit Dtah Buddha reminds us that the world of the senses is uncertain and filled with illusion; hence the display of Buddhhist rejection of worldly lies and untruths. Thai people revere this Buddha image as a reminder to be wary of luxury and