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CROWNED BUDDHA
Crowned Buddha, Myanmar (Burma), 19th century
Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm
Marble, carved and polished
This finely carved marble figure depicts the Buddha in royal attire, seated in meditation with one hand resting gently in his lap. Characterized by the tall, pointed crown and elaborate openwork throne, the sculpture reflects a uniquely Burmese tradition in which the Buddha is portrayed as a universal monarch (Chakravartin). The luminous white marble, a material sourced from the quarries of Mandalay, enhances the sense of purity and serenity, while the refined details evoke the splendor of Burmese courtly art.
Crowned Buddha, Myanmar (Burma), 19th century
Dimensions: 40 × 50 cm
Marble, carved and polished
This finely carved marble figure depicts the Buddha in royal attire, seated in meditation with one hand resting gently in his lap. Characterized by the tall, pointed crown and elaborate openwork throne, the sculpture reflects a uniquely Burmese tradition in which the Buddha is portrayed as a universal monarch (Chakravartin). The luminous white marble, a material sourced from the quarries of Mandalay, enhances the sense of purity and serenity, while the refined details evoke the splendor of Burmese courtly art.
