Early Mandalay, Antique Burmese Lacquered Seated Buddha on the Throne

Antique Burmese lacquered seated Crowned Buddha on the throne, with gilded gold and glass. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 50.2 C.M. / Width 24.4 C.M. / Depth 16....

Antique Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold and glass. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size:...

Material: lacquerware 79,5 cm high 38 cm wide and 25,5 cm deep Weight: 6.6 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma Early ...

A sublime Burmese carved, lacquered and gilt hardwood crowned Buddha seated in a "western pose", early to mid 20th century, Burma (Myanmar). The elegant and graceful Buddha is portrayed wearing an elaborate six pointed crown with two large "wings" to the side, and a simple robe wrapped around the body and draped over one shoulder. He is seated upon a high stepped throne, his feet resting upon a double lotus pedestal. The Buddha's face is serene. He stares out in the distance calmly, with eyes slightly downcast, and a slight smile on his face. His long, pendulous earlobes blend in with the wings of the elaborate crown upon his head. A lotus bud finial would originally have surmounted the head, but is now missing. He holds one hand in his lap, palm up in a meditative gesture. His other hand rests gently on his knee. This pose, with the Buddha seated upon a raised throne, with both legs planted on the floor, is often referred to as a "western pose". The pose is most often associated with the Bodhisattva Maitreya...