Thailand’s Fine Arts Department Recreates Iconic Buddha Image

via Thai PBS, 24 October 2023: Thailand’s Fine Arts Department is recreating replicas of the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha to commemorate its 122nd anniversary. These replicas, which will be available for purchase, aim to capture the timeless beauty and sacredness of the original. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to Thailand’s National Antiquities Conservation Fund.

The enigmatic history of the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha may forever remain shrouded in mystery, but Thailand’s Fine Arts Department is embarking on a remarkable endeavour to recreate one of the kingdom’s most exquisite Buddhas. This initiative commemorates the 122nd anniversary of the Fine Arts Department.

For the very first time, the Department is crafting replicas of the Phra Phuttha Sihing, a symbol of unparalleled beauty and sacredness in the realm of Buddhist art. These replicas will be made available to art enthusiasts and collectors alike, and the proceeds from their distribution will be donated to Thailand’s National Antiquities Conservation Fund.

Source: Fine Arts Department recreates the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha