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Antique Burmese White Marble Buddha Statue
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Carved with a single block of white marble and painted with gold and red pigments, the Buddha is seated on a lotus throne in an "adamantine position" (vajrasana), with his legs crossed and the soles of both feet turned up. His hands are in the gesture of Bhumisparsha mudra, a common depiction of seated Buddha in Southeast Asia that means calling the earth to witness his steadfastness. The style of this Buddha image is known as locally as "Shan Style", characterized by the typical bell shape of the usnisa (turban) the Buddha worn on his head and his iconic serene facial expression. After the Burmese capital was moved to Ava in1636 during the Second Empire of the Taungoo dynasty (1551-1752), Buddha images were increasingly made of marble with a smooth finish on the surface and the minimum decoration, rendered the image a simple and pure appearance.
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Documentation: Signed Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Period: 18th Century Materials: White marble carving with gold and red pigment. Condition: Excellent museum quality. Wear consistent with age and use. Creation Date: Burma, 18th Century. Styles / Movements: Asian Art Incollect Reference #: 127677 -
Dimensions
W. 21 in; H. 35 in; D. 10 in; W. 53.34 cm; H. 88.9 cm; D. 25.4 cm;
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Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion
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