Antique Gold-Gilt Burmese Mandalay Standing Buddha Statue
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Made in the early 20th Century, this antique Burmese Mandalay standing Buddha statue is in fine condition and ready to be displayed. The Buddha is gold-gilt with glass inlaid eyes and decorated with multiple clear, green, and red glass disks; its hands form a variant of the Varada mudra. The statue stands on a round, carved, wooden lotus pedestal. Mandalay period art focused on realism in the features of the Buddha and his attire. The style of the faces is oval with long, pointed noses, full lips, and eyes defined by clear eyebrows. Elongated to the shoulders, the curved earlobes are placed well behind the round ushnisha, a protrusion at the top of the head illustrating the Buddha’s enlightenment. This Buddha harmonizes the eye and spirit of the beholder to the meditative calm and focus of the enlightened one.DIMENSIONS:17.75 H x 6.5 W x 4.25 D outstanding for everyday use. supreme materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.
