CAT NO: AL.935
DESCRIPTION: Buddha sitting with legs crossed at the ankles, with his right hand on
the knee and the left in his lap (Vajrasana and the Bhumisparsa
mudra). Usually interpreted as the Buddha calling the earth to
witness his good deeds in front of Mara
PERIOD: 17th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ava, Burma,
CONSTRUCTION: Bronze
RARITY AND CONDITION:Very rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration,
expected day to day wear (see photos)
HEIGHT IN INCHES:07"
WIDTH / LENGTH: 04"
WEIGHT IN KILOS: 0.8
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a Chinese collector
EVALUATION APPRAISAL: A valuable addition to any serious collection