A MANDALAY PERIOD (1853-1948) PARCEL GILT ORANGE LACQUERED BRONZE BUDDHA WITH INSCRIPTION, BURMESE, RATTANAKOSIN KINGDOM (1782-1932), the youthful Buddha with downcast gaze, eyes inlaid with white jade and black hardstone, wearing a monk's uttarasanga robe, the sanghati folds elegantly over the left shoulder flanked by slightly flared sleeves, hands are in a Bhumisparsha mudra, an earth touching gesture, believed to bring about the transformation from rage and anger to wisdom, his legs cross as the folds of his robe converge to form a ginko leaf shape at center front, raised on an integral molded plinth, the front band with Burmese script mantra or blessing, the whole with burnt orange lacquer and parcel gilt paint. Height: 19" Width: 14" Depth: 9" Condition: Losses of gilt and orange lacquer throughout, residue buildup lower half of base, likely from incense use, lacquer and gilt partially conceal text at base, hand with wax residue and now lacking patra (alms bowl), base with expected wear, scratches, dents, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”