{"product_id":"antieke-birmese-boeddha-vergulding-glasinleg-50-5-cm","title":"Bouddha birman antique avec dorure et incrustations de verre – 50,5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn impressive Burmese seated Buddha, hand-carved from wood and finished with a deep black lacquered surface. The richly modelled robe, hair curls and base are decorated with gilded relief and inset with small pieces of coloured and mirrored glass. The restrained dark surface contrasts beautifully with the warm gold, giving the sculpture a quietly monumental presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated in \u003cem\u003evirasana\u003c\/em\u003e, with the right hand extending down over the knee in \u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, the earth-touching gesture that calls the earth to witness his enlightenment. The left hand rests palm-up in the lap. The lowered eyes, elongated earlobes and high \u003cem\u003eushnisha\u003c\/em\u003e express serenity, wisdom and spiritual attainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved wood with a black lacquered finish. The raised ornament of the monastic robe, hair and base retains old gilding. Small green, red and clear glass elements and mirrored pieces accent the borders and floral motifs. The microscopic photographs reveal layered gilding, a red ground, lacquer and hand-applied decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDate and Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurma\/Myanmar, made in the decorative Burmese tradition particularly associated with Mandalay. Provisionally dated to the late 19th or early 20th century; the dating remains subject to further scholarly examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood authentic condition consistent with age and devotional use. Visible age and shrinkage cracks, open joins, surface wear, local losses to the gilding, and missing or irregular pieces of glass inlay. These traces and the old patina are integral to the sculpture’s historic character. Please examine all detail and condition photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Burma\/Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: probably late 19th–early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: wood, black lacquer, gilding and glass\/mirror inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 50.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 42.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 737\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58248878948683,"sku":"737","price":947.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/birmese-boeddha-zwart-gelakt-hout-verguld-voorzijde-sku-737.jpg?v=1787664775","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/fr\/products\/bouddha-birman-antique-avec-dorure-et-incrustations-de-verre-50-5-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}