Burmese Mandalay Period Reclining Buddha in Gilt Black Lacquer

Item Details

Artist unknown (Burmese 19/20th century)
Untitled, 19th/20th century
Dry black lacquer with gilt decoration and inset mirror glass embellishments
Unsigned

A Burmese Mandalay (1853-1948) reclining Buddha in dry black lacquer with gilt decoration and inset mirror glass embellishment along the edge of the robe and at the band at the forehead. The Buddha is in the state of parinirvana and reclines on one hip with head propped on his elbow with his robe in an arrangement of folds. Idealized youthful facial features and tightly coiled hair are typical characteristics of the Mandalay period. Unmarked.

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Condition

- minor signs of aging and cracks, overall good condition

Dimensions

Item #

18DCC700-169