CAT
NO: BB248
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: 19th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Shan States, Burma
CONSTRUCTION: Lacquer
RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning
/ restoration,
expected day to day wear (see photos)

HEIGHT IN INCHES:25" ( 64CM )
WIDTH / LENGTH: 12" ( 30CM ) DEEP: 09" (23CM )
WEIGHT IN KILOS: Over 15klg.
PROVENANCE: From the sale of a private estate in Burma
EVALUATION APPRAISAL:Gold in Buddhist art isn't just for decoration it represents the ultimate purity, divine light, and the radiant aura of the Buddha upon achieving enlightenment. Fantastic piece with great spiritual presence
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