Gilded Bronze Burmese Buddha - 19thC Finish - Burgundy Lacquer From Mongolia

From Mongolia

weathered surface with natural patina

and a gentle sense of sound when stirred

Dimensions: W120 x D1 x H70 cm

the size and colour may vary slightly from the images shown

Gilded Bronze Burmese Buddha - 19thC Finish - Burgundy Lacquer From MongoliaGilded & Lacquered Bronze Mandalay Style Buddha 19thC It shows the Buddha seated in vajrasana, with his right hand gesturing to the earth in the bhumisparsa mudra position. The head originally had a band of small mirrors above the Buddha's forehead, some of which are remaining. The gilding has worn away on the face to reveal the red lacquer covering the bronze. The eyes are made from glass. This is without a doubt the best Mandalay Buddha that we have