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18th Century, Shan, Large Burmese Alabaster Buddha browse these categories for related items... All Items: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Stone: Pre 1800: item #820309 Please refer to our stock #SA48 when inquiring.
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Large Burmese alabaster buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on lotus base, with meditative facial expression, emphasized by the half-closed eyes which look downward.
Top of the head is a stupa-shaped "flame" or called usnisa, symbol of the realization of Nirvana or indicative of supreme knowledge. Age: Burma, Shan period, circa 18th Century
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