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Gilt Buddha
Burma
18th century
height: 8 cm
This bronze, which has been recovered from a relic chamber of a stupa or larger image, shows the Buddha seated on a raised platform in vajrasana position.
The right hand is in the gesture of touching the earth (bhumisparsa-mudra). The left is in the gesture of meditation (dhyana-mudra).
The bronze has been gilded as is typical of Burmese Buddha images that have been recovered from relic chambers.
References: Similar relic bronzes are illustrated in Karow, O., Burmese Buddhist Sculpture: The Johan Möger Collection, White Lotus 1991.
Inventory no.: 289
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Gilt Buddha
Burma
18th century
height: 8 cm
This bronze, which has been recovered from a relic chamber of a stupa or larger image, shows the Buddha seated on a raised platform in vajrasana position.
The right hand is in the gesture of touching the earth (bhumisparsa-mudra). The left is in the gesture of meditation (dhyana-mudra).
The bronze has been gilded as is typical of Burmese Buddha images that have been recovered from relic chambers.
References: Similar relic bronzes are illustrated in Karow, O., Burmese Buddhist Sculpture: The Johan Möger Collection, White Lotus 1991.
Inventory no.: 289
This Item is available - Ask about this item
