{"product_id":"large-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-mirror-inlay-80cm","title":"Large Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Gilt Wood \u0026 Mirror Inlay, 80 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 80 × W 70 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved hardwood with red lacquer, gilding and mirror-glass inlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGesture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA substantial Burmese Mandalay Buddha carved from dense hardwood. The robe retains traces of red lacquer, worn gilding and small mirror-glass elements, a decorative language closely associated with Burmese temple sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows extensive age-related wear and use. Because the current catalogue record does not provide a secure manufacture date, no specific century is assigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlder condition with lacquer and gilt loss, missing inlay, cracks, patina and normal historic repairs or surface variation.\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 hardwood with red lacquer, gilding and mirror-glass inlay retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 18 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large burmese mandalay buddha with large scale and architectural presence, combining its burma \/ myanmar carved hardwood with red lacquer, gilding and mirror-glass inlay character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361575420234,"sku":"486","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/large-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-mirror-inlay-80cm-catalogue-view-01.jpg?v=1787915998","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/large-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-wood-mirror-inlay-80cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}