Description: Wood, lacquer and gilding. Burma, Shan, 18th to 19th century
Buddha is seated in paryankasana on a very high base. One hand is touching the earth, calling on Bhumidevi, or Mother Earth. Heroic chest, meditative expression, lotus bud on top of the ushnisha.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 19.3 CM
Condition: Signs of age and damaged base
Provenance: From a German private collection