Gilt Teak Burmese Shan Buddha - Early 19th Century Trays Traditionally the bride's family had

Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter

it is a romantic tale depicting the beauty of romantic and physical love

97 x 57 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

Shekhawati bajots like this one commonly have lacquered beading and carvings

Nuo means 'expelling demons'

Gilt Teak Burmese Shan Buddha - Early 19th Century Trays Traditionally the bride's family hadThis serene gilt Shan Buddha sits in bhumisparsha mudra, with his right hand touching the earth. This example is made from gilt black lacquered teak wood and crafted in the Shan style. This Buddha dates to the early 19th century. Bhumisparsha mudra and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The mudra is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee, fingers pointing to the ground. He sits here on his lotus