Description:

Burma (contemporary Myanmar), Shan culture, ca. 17th century CE. Nice early example of Shan Buddha bronze-cast figurine. The first Shan Buddhas date back to the 17th century. This Buddha is a quintessential example of the Shan style and iconography with its triangular face with a broad forehead, eyebrows arched high over narrowly opened eyes, a pointed nose with triangular nostrils, pursed thin lips, large and elongated ears, and short neck. It is seated in Vajrasana with hands in Bhumisparsha mudra - placed on a high lotus throne, wearing a tall crown with flamboyant ear flanges. Note the fine details of the regalia, the gilded bronze and the remains of red lacquer once applied to its surface. There is also a blue azurite patina on the interior. Size: 7"H (~18 cm) . Provenance: Ex-Dr. Charles Smithen Collection, Ex-private Palm Beach, Florida collection. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #102625

  • Condition: Expected surface wear. Intact and excellent.

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