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  pahn prathan phon

 

Thailand

Luang Pho Prathan Phon (fig.), i.e. a Buddha image in the pahng prathan phon pose. It is seated in western style, with one hand held up, the thumb and index finger touching or nearly touching, while the other arm is held down with hand palm up and the elbow in L-shape, a pose somewhat similar to certain depictions of the varada mudra (fig.).

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