{"product_id":"antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-black-lacquer-gilding-glass-1900","title":"Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Black Lacquer, Gilding \u0026 Glass, ca. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurma (Myanmar) | Mandalay tradition | Late 19th–early 20th century | Wood, black lacquer, gilding and glass | H 50.5 × W 42.5 cm | 5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis substantial Burmese seated Buddha combines a deep black lacquered surface with worn gilding and small pieces of coloured and mirrored glass. The contrast is particularly effective across the robe, hair and base, where the decoration remains visible despite extensive age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated in virasana. His right hand reaches toward the earth in \u003cstrong\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the left hand rests palm-up in the lap. The lowered eyes, elongated earlobes and high ushnisha give the figure the composed presence associated with late Burmese devotional sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMandalay-period decorative tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture belongs to the broad decorative tradition associated with Mandalay and late Konbaung-period workshops. Raised gilded ornament and glass or mirror inlay were used to enliven wooden Buddha images intended for religious interiors. This example is catalogued conservatively as late 19th to early 20th century rather than assigned to a specific workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistoric surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic photographs show layers of black lacquer, red ground, worn gilding and glass inlay. The surface is deliberately left legible: areas of abrasion, cracking and loss provide useful information about how the sculpture was made, decorated and used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th–early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood with black lacquer, gilding and glass\/mirror inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 50.5 × W 42.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistoric shrinkage cracks, open joints, rubbed lacquer, losses to gilding and irregular or missing glass elements are present. These are consistent with an old wooden devotional sculpture and are shown clearly in the detailed condition photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361425572170,"sku":"737","price":795.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-black-lacquer-front-view.jpg?v=1787861012","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-black-lacquer-gilding-glass-1900","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}