Myanmar (Burma)
Shan Style
Bronze Figures of Buddha
18th
/19th Century
Height: 13,3 cm
and 10,5 cm
Seated in virasana on a base, his right
hand lowered in bhumisparshamudra – the gesture
“ for the earth to witness”, the left resting on
his lab, wearing samghati, his face with serene
expression, arched eyebrows above slit eyes,
aquiline nose, smiling lips, elongated earlobes,
curled hairdress and tall usnisha, a large flame
which looks like a tree. Fine details.
Beautiful patina with extensive gilding. Two
classic and very cute pieces.