Lot 43 Dα

A very large Mandalay figure of a Buddha. Burma. 19th century

Standing on a a very small lotus base, the arms hanging down and spreading out his garment, a myrobalan in his right hand, the borders of the garments richly decorated with flowers and scrolls in thayo technique and inlays of mirror glass. Gilded over reddish brown lacquer, the eyes of mother-of pearl and lacquer. Wooden stand.
Height 154.5 cm