Burma
Dimensions
7" x 4 1/2"
Date
19th Century
Additional Information
Shakyamuni in his moment of full enlightenment, seated in the lotus position on a stepped throne. With a serene gentle facial expression, the Buddha’s right hand touching the earth or “calling the earth to witness” (Victory over temptation) – while the left hand is in the lap with palm facing upwards is in a gesture of meditation.