{"product_id":"antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-glass-50cm","title":"Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Gilt Wood \u0026 Glass, 50 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Burmese Buddha from the Mandalay sculptural tradition, carved in wood and retaining substantial gilded decoration and mirror-glass inlay. The seated figure makes bhumisparsha mudra on a broad lotus-form base.\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\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood, lacquer, gilding 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 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSurface \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold leaf survives over darker lacquer layers, with mirror elements concentrated along the head and robe. Natural drying cracks and worn high points record the movement and use of the timber over time. Antique condition with losses, rubbing, patina and age-related cracks; the historic surface remains visually coherent.\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, lacquer, gilding and glass inlay retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 13 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":63361445134666,"sku":"642","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-glass-50cm-surface-and-patina-detail-01.jpg?v=1787913607","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-glass-50cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}