Description: Buddha Maravijaya - probably Laos, 18th-19th cent., fully plastic representation of Buddha
Shakyamuni sitting in Dhyanasana on a high tiered throne whose upper end forms a lotus leaves wreath, his right hand is in earth-touch gesture (bhumisparsa mudra), the left resting on his lap, his monk's robe reveals the right shoulder, face with prominent eyebrows and gentle smile, the head with Ushnisha is covered by small curls, flambeau crowning, top bumped, bronze with traces of lacquer gilding, bottom opened, cast-iron remains, height: approx. 40cm / width (base) approx.24cm