{"product_id":"antieke-birmese-jambupati-boeddha-glasmozaiek-ca-1900","title":"Antique Burmese Jambupati Buddha with Glass Mosaic, circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent and instantly recognisable example of Burmese devotional art: an antique Jambupati Buddha in the classical Mandalay style, made in Burma around 1900. Carved from wood, the figure is finished with deep red lacquer, time-softened gilding and an exceptionally rich arrangement of green and mirrored glass. The separately inlaid eyes lend the face a vivid, almost human presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Jambupati image, Buddha appears not in a monk’s austere robes but as a universal monarch. This royal manifestation recalls the story in which the proud King Jambupati is brought to insight by the splendour and spiritual authority of the Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoyal Jambupati attire\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is clothed in layered court dress. Winged shoulder ornaments, broad cuffs, an ornate belt and a glass-set headband evoke Burmese royal regalia. Repeating scale, flame and floral motifs cover almost the entire surface and continue across the sleeves, shoulders and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThayo technique and glass mosaic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fine raised relief is worked in \u003cem\u003ethayo\u003c\/em\u003e, the traditional Burmese lacquer putty used to build ornament over a carved wooden core. Small pieces of green and mirrored glass were set into the decoration to evoke emeralds and diamonds. Their sparkle contrasts beautifully with the softly weathered gold surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and mudra\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuddha sits in \u003cem\u003epadmasana\u003c\/em\u003e, the lotus posture. His right hand reaches toward the earth in \u003cem\u003ebhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, marking the moment he called the earth to witness his enlightenment and victory over Mara. The left hand rests palm-up in his lap, symbolising meditation and inner stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLacquer and gilding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lobed throne base and underlying layers reveal the characteristic deep red Burmese lacquer, strongly contrasting with the muted, aged gilding. Red accents within the relief add further depth to the ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDate and origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurma, present-day Myanmar, Mandalay style, late 19th to early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic antique condition with visible signs of age and use. The gilding and red lacquer show wear and local losses. Several glass mosaic pieces are missing or damaged. The wood has age and shrinkage cracks, including around the base and lower robe. The underside shows old reinforcements and wear. The inlaid eyes are present. All photographs form an integral part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jambupati Buddha, the Royal Buddha\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma, present-day Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay style\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e carved wood, thayo lacquer relief, gilding and glass\/mirror mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosture:\u003c\/strong\u003e padmasana with bhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 48 × W 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 738\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn impressive collector’s piece uniting Burmese religious iconography, royal Mandalay aesthetics and highly decorative lacquer craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stBuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58257141334347,"sku":"738","price":1183.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antique-burmese-jambupati-buddha-front-sku-738-product-image.jpg?v=1787744832","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-burmese-jambupati-buddha-glass-mosaic-circa-1900","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}