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Figure (1) - Alabaster / wood - Mandalay / Buddha - Burma - 19th century

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This wood and alabaster portrayal of a Buddha was made in Burma in the Mandalay style and dates back to the 19th century. The head, hands and feet are made of alabaster. The o figure is rendered in lacquer and gold and decorated with lots of glass and mirror mosaic. The Buddha is in Padmasana with both feet turned upwards. His hands are held in the Bhûmisparsa Mudra, the gesture of touching the earth. Accordingly, his open left hand rests on his lap and his right hand points to the earth. The Buddha used this gesture to call the earth to testify to the truth of his words. The enlightened man is wearing a royal robe that covers his entire body. (The gilding is in a very good condition, very rare) It is richly decorated with curved embellishments. The facial expression has a meditative, cheerful smile. The head forms a semicircular Ushnisha. (Pieces are missing from the back of the head, I think it could be restored.) Otherwise in a good condition. Dimensions: h: 38 cm, w: 27 cm, d: 17 cm. Shipping: insured shipping with DHL and tracking number.

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This wood and alabaster portrayal of a Buddha was made in Burma in the Mandalay style and dates back to the 19th century. The head, hands and feet are made of alabaster. The o figure is rendered in lacquer and gold and decorated with lots of glass and mirror mosaic. The Buddha is in Padmasana with both feet turned upwards. His hands are held in the Bhûmisparsa Mudra, the gesture of touching the earth. Accordingly, his open left hand rests on his lap and his right hand points to the earth. The Buddha used this gesture to call the earth to testify to the truth of his words. The enlightened man is wearing a royal robe that covers his entire body. (The gilding is in a very good condition, very rare) It is richly decorated with curved embellishments. The facial expression has a meditative, cheerful smile. The head forms a semicircular Ushnisha. (Pieces are missing from the back of the head, I think it could be restored.) Otherwise in a good condition. Dimensions: h: 38 cm, w: 27 cm, d: 17 cm. Shipping: insured shipping with DHL and tracking number.

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