18th Century, Shan, Superb Burmese Alabaster Buddha

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18th Century, Shan, Superb Burmese Alabaster Buddha

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18th Century, Shan, Superb Burmese Alabaster Buddha

Superb Burmese alabaster buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on lotus base, with meditative facial expression, emphasized by the half-closed eyes which look downward, and traces of original lacquer remaining.

Top of the head is a stupa-shaped "flame" or called usnisa, symbol of the realization of Nirvana or indicative of supreme knowledge.

Age: Burma, Shan period, circa 18th Century
Measurement: Height 56.2 C.M. / Width 36.3 C.M. (size excluding black stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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