"Large Buddha Statue In Gold Dry Lacquer Burma 19th Century"
Large Buddha from Burma XIXème century. In the position of witnessing Vajraparyanka. Technique of dry lacquer or hollow lacquer called man-yun. The lacquer is deposited on a clay sculpture, which is removed once the lacquer is dry. Layers of lacquer and gold leaf are then applied. A process widespread in Burma from the 18th century, because it allowed these very light statues to be easily transported. Some missing parts. 
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