Burmese Buddha of the 18th century, Shan style. Dry lacquered and gilded. Restoration barely visible on the head. Measurements: 96 x 58 x 40 cm. Burmese Buddha from the 18th century, Shan style, dry lacquered and gilded, with a beautiful aged patina that reveals the underlying color. The Buddha has a smiling and peaceful expression, seated on a pedestal in a "call the witnessing earth" position. Seated in dhyanasana, with the right hand lowered in bhumisparsa mudra and the left hand on the lap, he wears a samghati over the left shoulder, the face serene with lowered eyes, gently arched eyebrows and full lips forming a calm smile, flanked by elongated earlobes, hair gathered in tight spikes with a high ushnisha topped by a jewel. From Arakan, Burma. Shan period, 18th century.

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