Laos

Wood figure of Buddha

19th Century

Height: 20,3  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 incised eyes, smiling red  lips, plain hair dress which is surmounted by a flame. Beautiful patina with black lacquer and gilding.  Early inscription on base.