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Vintage Burmese Seated Buddha, Carve and Gilt Wood, 1970's, Burma

$2,300

£1,758.47

€2,025.41

CA$3,223.01

A$3,598.18

CHF 1,885.39

MX$44,045.28

NOK 23,944.51

SEK 22,576.64

DKK 15,115.81

About the Item

A large and serene vintage sculpture of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, carved of teak wood, gilt, and embellished with glass "gems", circa 1970's, Burma. The sculpture depicts the Buddha seated in meditation, his legs crossed in the full lotus position, one hand resting in his lap, the other draped elegantly over the knee to touch the ground. This gesture is known as bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of "touching the Earth to witness". It symbolizes the moment of the Buddha's enlightenment. The Buddha looks out serenely through heavily lidded inlaid and painted bone eyes. He long earlobes hanging to touch his shoulders. His hair arranged in the typical tight curls. He is dressed in heavy monastic robes that feature elaborately designed hems with scrolling patterns in raised lacquer, and inset with mirrored glass "gems". Carved from several pieces of teak, joined, lacquered, and gilt painted. Overall an impressive statue with a nice and calming presence.

Dimensions:

Height: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Glass,Lacquer,Teak,Carved,Gilt,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

Myanmar

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1970's

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Losses to the glass "gems". Wear and loss to the gilding. A slight separation at the join at the waist. Some missing and damaged curls of the hair. Please see photos.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894743539252

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