{"product_id":"antique-burmese-shan-buddha-carved-wood-42cm","title":"Antique Burmese Shan Buddha – Carved Wood, 42 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 42 × W 23.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved wood with surviving lacquer remnants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA strongly weathered wooden Shan Buddha with an elongated flame finial, stylised hands and a restrained meditative expression. Old lacquer remnants and a dry, uneven wood surface give the sculpture a particularly austere character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha sits in Bhumisparsha Mudra, the earth-touching gesture of enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDating and condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is attributed broadly to the 18th–19th century. Beneath the base are an old inventory marking and a lead collection\/export seal. The wood shows extensive wear, old cracks, lacquer loss and natural ageing.\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 wood retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 11 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":63361460371786,"sku":"401","price":890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-shan-buddha-carved-wood-42cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787914351","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-shan-buddha-carved-wood-42cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}