Burmese Buddha - Myanmar

Beautiful Burmese Buddha statue from the Konbaung era / early Mandalay – Burma – 19th century

Nice and ancient representation of a seated Buddha in bronze, originating from Burma (Myanmar), made using the traditional lost-wax technique.

The Buddha is depicted in a meditation posture with the Earth-touching gesture (Bhumisparsha mudra), emblematic iconography of Theravāda Buddhism. The right hand rests toward the ground while the left hand is placed in meditation on crossed legs.

The sculpture features a very beautiful old dark brown patina with traces of gold leaf gilding, visible on the chest and back after production of the statue, and some traces of red polychromy. The finely shaped face with half-closed eyes, long ears, beaded coiffure and the elongated ushnisha are characteristic of Burmese productions from the late Konbaung / early Mandalay period.

The finely decorated polygonal stepped base is also typical of 19th-century Burmese workshops.

The open underside reveals the old cast core and natural oxidation consistent with the object's age.

Konbaung era / early Mandalay – Burma – 19th century

Height: 22.5 cm Width: 10.8 cm Depth: 7.8 cm Weight: 1.7 kg
Ancient decorative collectible piece with a strong presence and authentic patina.

CONDITION

Very nice overall antique condition with normal signs of age, traces of old gilding, oxidations and small surface irregularities in line with an authentic old sculpture (see photos).

THE SELLER

I have traveled across Asia for 30 years and more specifically Burma (Myanmar) where I have built numerous contacts among dealers, which has allowed me to buy antique objects, and I also buy on the European market depending on opportunities. Jean Dumoulin.

It will be packed with the greatest care, insured and traceable shipment.