A rare Burmese standing bronze figure of Buddha, Pagan period, 10th-11th century, in double abhaya mudra, the gesture for fearlessness and peace, the figure standing in a transparent flaring robe on a waisted lotus base, 35.2 cm high, *the drapery folds appear only at the lower outer edges of the robe. This is typical of the Pagan style. Provenance: arts of Asia Gallery, Melbourne, 2004