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Buddha Maravijaya Burmese Konbaung
Large Maravijaya Buddha, carved wood, wine-colored lacquer and gilding. Burma (Myanmar), Shan Princely States, Konbaung period (1752-1885)The Awakened One is represented in vajrasana on his double stylized lotus base, his right hand calls the goddess of the Earth to bear witness to his awakening and his victory over Mara, demon of obstacles and illusions. The image of Buddha is very well preserved in its entirety, richly decorated. Behind the throne in double rows of lotus leaves, we see the open reliquary cavity. Presence of donor inscriptions at the foot of the face of the sculpture.Provenance: Succession Claude de Marteau.Sold with certificate of provenance.H 74 cm x W 33 cm x D 28 cm. See this Maravijaya Buddha Burmese Konbaung in full screen mode on Vintage Addict
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