Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A special Buddha statue beautifully carved from wood seated in a classic meditative pose with legs in lotus position and hands displaying the “earth witness” mudra atop an integral throne or pedestal, all enveloped in lustrous, high-quality gilding. The Buddha possesses a tranquil expression with downcast eyes and a triangular visage traditional of the Shan period, all crowned by a flaming ushnisha - symbolizing the power of his enlightenment - and flanked by elongated ears that touch his shoulders signifying his renunciation of materialistic wealth. A socket on the verso allowed this figure to be attached to a tenon in a niche or shrine. Size: 10.2" W x 19.4" H (25.9 cm x 49.3 cm); gold quality: 50.4 to 54.3% (equivalent to over 12 to 13 karat gold)

Provenance: private Arlington, Texas, USA collection, acquired mid to late-1960s

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#178104

Some chipping and losses to verso and underside of base and stable fissures to wood. Nicks and abrasions to surface, commensurate with age, but otherwise in very good condition with impressive remaining gilding and nicely preserved detail.