"Burma / Myanmar - Wooden Buddha And Elephants - Ava - Nyaung Yan - 17th."
Wooden Buddha in earth witness posture (Bhumisparsha mudra) seated on a throne composed of three elephants. Beautiful classic example of Ava art from the Nyaung Yan Dynasty. Remains of gilding. Documentation of similar piece in the book:Myanmar Buddhist Imagery / Denis Lepage, p.289. Dimensions: Height: 56 cm. Origin: Burma / Myanmar. Period: Nyaung Yan Dynasty - 17th. Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: Former French collection.