Fine Arts Department recreates the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha

The Fine Arts Department of Thailand is creating the Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha in commemoration of the department’s 122nd anniversary. Photo/Fine Arts Department

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 112nd 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.