{"product_id":"antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-carved-wood-glass-33cm","title":"Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Carved Wood \u0026 Glass, 33 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Burmese Buddha carved in wood and decorated with traditional mirror-glass inlay. The figure sits in bhumisparsha mudra, with the right hand reaching toward the earth and the left resting in the lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObject Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood with lacquer and glass inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe darkened timber, red lacquer beneath the base and surviving mirrored decoration give the object its characteristic Burmese appearance. Wear to projecting areas and minor losses are retained as part of the historic surface. Good antique condition with natural timber movement, patina and age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBhumisparsha Mudra is the earth-touching gesture associated with Shakyamuni calling the earth to witness his awakening. The lowered right hand turns the stable seated image into a direct reference to the moment of Enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved carved wood with lacquer and glass inlay retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 10 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361444839754,"sku":"648","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-carved-wood-glass-33cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787913570","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-carved-wood-glass-33cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}