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The Buddha is depicted in a typical Burmese way, seated in the lotus position, padmāsana, with his right hand in the posture of bhūmisparśa mudrā, the gesture of enlightenment. His left hand is held in the lap with the palm upwards in the posture of meditation, dhyāna mudrā. His robe is shown covering his left shoulder with a lightly decorated edge hanging down the torso, while the right shoulder is left bare. This is the southern style of wearing the robe, known throughout Burma and inherited from the practice of ancient Sri Lanka and Southern India.

British Museum

London

Title

Buddha

Date

18th C–early 19th C

Medium

gold, lacquer & textile

Measurements

H 56.8 x W 38.5 x D 23 cm

Accession number

A_1880.250

Work type

Statue

British Museum

Great Russell Street, London, Greater London WC1B 3DG England

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