A rare Arakan bronze sculpture of Buddha, c.16-17th century, Mrauk-u period, seated in dhyanasana above an elaborate tiered pedestal with a long flowing dhoti and beaded girdle wearing an elaborate necklace, his face with benign expression and downcast eyes, beneath a foliated tiara, verdigris encrusted, weathered, Burma, 76 x 56 cm. Note: for further information cf. Stadtner, D. (ed), 1999, the Art of Burma, the new studies