Myanmar (Burma) 18th century Height: 40 cm. With inscription on the throne! – see photos numbers: The Buddha has its original 24k gold gilding. Provenance: old Dutch private collection, acquired in 1970’s in Amsterdam. Siting with legs crossed at the ankles, with his right hand on the knee in Vajrasana Mudra and the left in his lap in Bhumispara Mudra. The meaning behind this sitting position is usually interpreted as the Buddha calling the earth to witness his good deeds in front of Mora. This represents the moment of the Buddha's enlightenment. The head with elongated earlobes, with a finial "ushnisha". Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent in a wooden crate within 3 working days by FedEx. Shipped with Insurance! - All items legal to buy/sell under The Netherlands covering cultural patrimony, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. - A Certificate of Authenticity from Becker Antiques (specialist in Asian works of art since 1969, Amsterdam) will accompany the item. Condition: Very good condition. Wear consistent with the age, some loss of color, crack, small loss to the back side of the finial "ushnisha”.