A bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni
Birma, Shan style, late 18th century
Seated in vajrasana on a high, profiled throne. His right hand making an earth-touching gesture while the other rests on his lap. He wears a sanghati. His face has a serene expression, the eyes downcast, elongated earlobes, curled hair and the ushnisha crowned by a large lotus bud.
H. 25.5 cm