A LARGE MICA-INLAID, GILT DRY-LACQUER FIGURE OF BUDDHA
A LARGE MICA-INLAID, GILT DRY-LACQUER FIGURE OF BUDDHA

BURMA, MANDALAY PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A LARGE MICA-INLAID, GILT DRY-LACQUER FIGURE OF BUDDHA
BURMA, MANDALAY PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Seated in vajrasana on a raised pedestal, his right hand in bhumisparshamudra, his left resting on his lap, wearing a samghati, adorned with a jewelled cape and multiple necklaces all inlaid with mica and coloured glass, his face with gently smiling mouth, wearing an elaborate crown inlaid with polychrome glass and mica, with flaming ornaments to each side
47 5/8 in. (121 cm.) high

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