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19th C. Burmese Alabaster Painted Buddha
19th C. Burmese Alabaster Painted Buddha
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Southeast Asia, Burma, modern day Myanmar, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely hand carved alabaster Buddha with some remains of gilding and red pigment, seated atop an integral lotus throne with petals painted red over golden hues beneath a green painted platform. The Buddha bears a round ushnisha (topknot or crown of hair) symbolizing the spiritual power of Buddha's enlightenment atop his head and displays simple carved facial features with eyes gazing downwards and a slight smile. Buddha is presented in a calling the earth to witness Mudra, sitting in meditation with his left hand on lap with palm upright and his right hand touching the earth. Size: 6.5" W x 9.25" H (16.5 cm x 23.5 cm)

This Mudra symbolizes the moment of Buddha's enlightenment. According to legend, Siddhartha Gautama (the historical Buddha) was attacked by a demon Mara with legions of frightful monsters. They intended to scare Siddhartha away from the sacred Bodhi tree. However, Siddhartha would not move. Mara then dared to claim Siddhartha's seat of enlightenment for himself, claiming that his spiritual deeds were more significant than Siddhartha's. Mara's monsters cried out, "I am his witness!" and Mara looked at Siddhartha and challenged, "Who will speak for you?" Siddhartha's replied without words. Instead he reached out his right hand to touch the earth, and the earth boldly pronounced, "I bear you witness!"

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex Sam Hilu, New York collection, acquired prior to 1970

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Condition
Losses to bottom of integral base. Expected surface wear with pigment and gilt loss as shown commensurate with age. Still, there are nice remains of gold leaf and pigment.
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19th C. Burmese Alabaster Painted Buddha

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