BUDDHA IN EARTH TOUCHING POSITIONWood painted and giltLaos 19th centuryDimensions: Height 22,5 cm Wide 15 cm Depth 6 cmWeight: 494 gramsGolden Buddha seated on a multi-layered, red plinth, the back is flattened. The plinth is comparably tall and conspicuous, the top level decorated with geometric carvings. The body is carved in a strongly stylized manner, the lower body rather blocky, the upper body very slim and fine in comparison. Long earlobes frame the smiling face, almost touching the shoulders. A fine carving in mint condition.Provenance: Collection Sharpes, Strasbourg