Burmese Buddha Māravijaya.
€1700,00
- Buddha Shakyamuni depicted in bhumisparsa mudra on his throne, richly decorated with friezes and gilded floral motifs on a brown / burgundy lacquer background.
- He is entirely focused on his hand’s contact with the earth, calling the earth goddess Bhumi to witness her victory over Mara (“Maravijana”), a remarkable head with spiky curls.
The ushnisha is enhanced by a lotus bud, symbolizing his great spirituality. - Burma, 18th century.
- Provenance: Estate of the dealer and collector Claude de Marteau.
- Sold with certificate of origin.
- https://www.thecdmcollection.be/
- H 58 cm x W 30 cm x D 20 cm
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