Large Buddha
19th century Burmese seated Buddha. Lacquerware, hollow inside. Traces of original gold gilding. 40” h x 16” d; width in front 17”, width in back 21”
40” h x 16” d
Purchased from a friend several years ago who is a collector
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Based on the images, this is a Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful hand-carved Lacquerware Buddha statue in full lotus position upon an integral ovoid pedestal, with his hands forming the “earth witness” Bhumisparsha mudra; one hand resting palm up in his lap and the other touching the ground. He sits upright with elongated ears touching his rounded shoulders, and the face has simple features; eyes gazing forward under thin arched brows, and a slight smile. A ushnisha with a pointed spire adorns this Buddha’s head, symbolizing the power of his enlightenment.
ConditionChips and fading to pigments as shown. Overall good condition with aged surface.
