CAT
NO:NO.020-1S
DESCRIPTION: Buddha sitting with legs crossed at the ankles, with his right
hand on the knee and the left in his lap (Vajrasana and the Bhumisparsa
mudra). Usually interpreted as the Buddha calling the earth to witness his
good deeds in front of Mara
PERIOD: 18th century
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:Ava, Burma
CONSTRUCTION:Alabaster
RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning
/ restoration,
expected day to day wear (see photos)
HEIGHT IN INCHES:18"
WIDTH / LENGTH: 11"
WEIGHT IN KILOS: 10klg.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a Burmese collector
EVALUATION APPRAISAL: A classic piece and a must for any collection