THAILAND 'Pair of decorative bronze Buddha hands, fire-gilt' 19th century / early 20th century

THAILAND “Pair of decorative bronze Buddha hands, fire-gilded” 19th century / early 20th century
Two finely crafted hands, one right and one left, made of bronze with fire gilding, the surfaces carefully modeled, with calm, cult-like gestures, as is often found in Thai handicrafts, small gemstones - including diamonds, sapphires, ruby, and emerald - were probably set in the 20th century as decorative additions, H: 17 cm. Signs of age and wear, isolated abrasions to the gilding.