"Very Large Buddha In Lacquered Wood, Burma, Late 19th C."
Very large Buddha (1.11m) in carved black lacquered wood with gold leaves, seated in Bhumisparsa mùdra, or gesture of taking the earth as witness. Buddha calls the earth goddess to testify that he has finally overcome the fears and temptations sent by Mara, the demon of illusion, under the Bodhi tree. Black lacquered wood with presence of gold leaf Numerous chips and gaps in the lacquer, cracks, but very beautiful presence and high quality of execution. Burma, late 19th century. Height: 1.11m at usnisha