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Antique Polychrome Buddha Burmese on Lotus

Creator: Buddha / Buddhism
Offered by: Tishu

Description
The Buddha is seated on an unusual double-lotus throne in an "adamantine posture" (vajrasana), with his legs crossed and the soles of both feet turned up. The image was depicted in a common Burmese style known as the "Shan-style," characterized by the typical bell shape of the usnisa (turban) on Buddha?s head and his iconic and meditative facial expression.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood.
Condition:	Excellent. Excellent antique condition, loss of polychrome in places, abrasion, no obvious damage to wood.
Creation Date:	Burma, 19th C.
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Religious, Asian
Incollect Reference #:	122510

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	7.5 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	19.05 cm;

Message from Seller:

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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