19th Century Earth Witness Myanmar Mandalay Antique Bronze Buddha 曼德勒大佛

Antique Myanmar Bronze StatueMandalay Buddha Calling the Earth WitnessOrigin: Burma, Circa: mid-19th CenturyH 18.5 in. (47cm), W 14 in. (36cm), D 9 in. (23cm)Overall in good condition! Ground shipping. This 19th-century bronze has the authentic aesthetic of the Myanmar Mandalay Buddha in earth-pointing meditation. The Buddha is cloaked in a Theravada Sanghati monk robe with graceful contours and flowing symmetry. He is seated with legs crossed in dhyanasana lotus pose, hands in dhyana and bhumisparsa mudras known as ""calling the earth for witness."" The image is the emblem of enlightenment, which portrays the Historical Buddha's conquest of Mara— when Shakyamuni achieved the state of universal consciousness. The youthful Gautama has an oval-shaped face, his hair arranged in an ascetic chignon wrapped in a headband, and shell-inlaid eyes that are downcast in meditation. His austere countenance seems to smolder and glow, highlighting the features and numinous smile of perfect bliss. Cl