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Shan Burmese Carved, Lacquered, Gilt Wood Buddha, 18th Century, Burma

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A stately Shan Burmese seated Buddha of carved hardwood, lacquered and gilt, 18th century or earlier, Shan States, Burma (Myanmar). The dignified Buddha sits slightly pitched forwards upon a tall double lotus pedestal. He sits upright, back straight, legs crossed in the full lotus position, hands performing bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of Calling the Earth to Witness. He is dressed in diaphanous robes that hug the contours of his robust body. He wears a stoic and serene expression on his broad face, looking out into the middle distance through downcast and heavily lidded eyes over a flat nose and lips set in a small smile. Long ears with pendulous earlobes that touch the shoulders frame his face. The hair arranged in neat rows of tight curls, covering the low ushnisha and surmounted by a small lotus bud finial. Bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of Calling the Earth to Witness, is performed with one hand resting in the lap, palm up, the other hand draped gracefully over the knee, fingers reaching down to touch the ground. This gesture represents the moment the Buddha reaches enlightenment. Provenance: Private California and Texas collection Orientations, San Francisco, 1989

Dimensions:

Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Hardwood,Lacquer,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

Myanmar

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

18th century

Condition:

Repaired: The front of the base with two block repairs. Please see photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The Buddha presents very well. There is a small blemish to the face near the temple. The base with heavy wear. The underside showing signs of heavy weathering. With two block repairs to the front of the base.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894739975922

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