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19th C. Burmese Gilded Buddha, Earth Witness Mudra

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Description

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. Size of Buddha: 4.5" L x 10" W x 18" H (11.4 cm x 25.4 cm x 45.7 cm); of frame: 23" W x 32" H (58.4 cm x 81.3 cm)

The Buddha displays the Calling Earth to Witness mudra, also known as Subduing Mara or Bhumisparsa representing the moment just prior to enlightenment, with the Buddha sitting in meditation, his left hand in his lap with palm upright, and his right hand palm downward touching the earth. At the moment just before Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment, the demon Mara viciously attacked him with his troops of monsters attempting to scare him away from his seat under the bodhi tree. However, the Buddha-to-be remained. Mara claimed that his spiritual deeds were greater than Siddhartha?s challenging the Buddha-to-be. Then Siddhartha extended his right hand to touch the earth, Mara disappeared, and Siddhartha achieved enlightenment.

Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, USA collection; ex-Frank Boos collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA

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Condition

Losses and chipping to top of ushnisha, bottom of lotus throne, and base. Old, inactive insect holes to base. Surface wear as shown with nicks and abrasions commensurate with age. Nice remaining gilding and light patina throughout. Fit in modern, wood frame with fabric backing and suspension wire on verso for display.