Myanmar Buddha in gilded bronze, Mandalay period, XIXᵉ centu - Lot 42

Myanmar Buddha in gilded bronze, Mandalay period, XIXᵉ century Gilded bronze sculpture depicting the seated Buddha in bhûmisparsha mudrâ, the gesture of taking the earth as witness, characteristic of Burmese iconography of the Mandalay period, shown in a meditative position on a stepped base, the face with serene features framed by finely treated hair and surmounted by the ushnisha, surface showing partial wear and missing gilding revealing the underlying metal, a set testifying to the religious production of central Mandalay in the XIXᵉ century. Details : Origin : Myanmar (Burma) - Period : XIXᵉ century, Mandalay period - Material : gilded bronze - Height : 47 cm - Width : 32 cm - Weight : 11,5 kg