Seated Image of the Buddha on Seven Elephants
Shan, Myanmar, 17th Century
Black wooden image of the Buddha with the right hand in the ‘bhumisparsa mudra’ (‘Calling earth to witness enlightenment’) position seated upon seven elephants lacquered with gold leaf.
H. 89 cm, W. 45 cm, D. 30 cm. Base: H. 92 cm, W. 50.5 cm, D. 30 cm
H. 35”, W. 18”, D. 12”, Base: H. 36", W. 19.8", D. 11.8"
Item #205