Burma (Myanmar), mid-19th century, lacquered wooden Buddha with gilding, inlaid glass, and mirrors, a broad band across the forehead, tight curls, the uttarasanga robe is worn in the open mode and is folded decoratively over the left shoulder, the antaravasaka covers the body from the waist to the knees, the buddha's hands are outstretched at his side and he holds the medicinal Myrobalan fruit in one. Myrobalan fruit is thought of as "the healing fruit," and beginning in the 18th century in Burmese art, the Buddha was depicted holding the fruit to illustrate the his healing powers.

HOA 95 in.

Similar to the Burmese Buddha in the prestigious collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), M73.54.4.

A few repairs to edges of lower robe; stress cracks to wood; a deep stress crack to right side along leg; some loss of inlaid glass; some wear and loss to gilding and lacquer; a few areas of minor loss notably at bottom of the antaravasaka and along the left side abdomen.

$2,000 - 4,000