Burma, 18th-19th century. Seated in dhyanasana on a lotus-lappet base, the left hand lowered in dhyanamudra and the other in bhumisparsamudra, wearing a samghati draped over the left shoulder, the serene face with heavy-lidded eyes, gently arched eyebrows, and slender lips forming a subtle smile, flanked by long earlobes, the hair arranged in tight spikes surmounted by an ushnisha.Provenance: French private collection. Condition: Areas of the lacquer were renewed some time ago, probably several times, due to extensive structural damage from weathering and erosion, some of the repairs still visible to the interior. The flame surmounting the ushnisha is a later replacement. Some losses to the hair spikes. Nevertheless, dry lacquer sculptures from the period are usually heavily damaged, so it must be concluded that this piece is in good condition commensurate with age.Dimensions: Height 85 cm