. SERENITY AT HOME Buddha’s discreet smile, hinting to his compassion for humanity, and half-closed eyes that signal introspection, bring peace to any space… It is a true masterpiece from the 15th century Thailand in Chiang Mai school style. This beautiful Buddha is on view now! 36 Rue Mazarine, 75006, Paris. #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia

. BURNING DESIRE The Foo dog, also known as a Chinese guardian lion, was believed to hold powerful and protective properties. This beautiful bronze from the Qing dynasty was used to burn incense. To find out more, contact us at contact@barreresa.com #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia

. ATLAS Atlas was the Titan god who carried the world on his shoulders and personified the quality of endurance. In this beautiful Greco-Buddhist piece of Gandhara art his strength is clearly visible. Find out more about by contacting us at contact@barreresa.com #galeriejacquesbarrere #galerie #art #galerieart #artoftheday #artgallery #antiquites #asianart #artgram #artlover #artworld #interiordesign #interior #fineartasia

. THE POWER OF THE NAGA This 14th century Buddha is being protected by the naga, a cobra like animal. According to the ancient Khmer tradition, the balance of the society was based on the correspondence between the feminine element, water, and the masculine element, earth. The naga is the symbolic embodiment of this union, being both male and female, and can live both on land and under water… For more information, do not hesitate to contact us at contact@barreresa.com

Galerie Jacques Barrère wishes everyone a wonderful new year, filled with luck, compasion and joy. We are hoping to welcome you to the gallery soon.

. ETERNAL FLAME This Thai Buddha from the 15th century shows all the characteristics of the school of U-Thong: his facial features are both solemn and hieratic, accentuating his expression. Small curls adorn the Buddha’s head with a conical ushnisha and a flame that adorn the ensemble. To find out more, contact us at contact@barreresa.com