A large wood & lacquer Buddha, Shan state, Burma, 18th century, seated in Vajrasana position on lotus pedestal. Buddha gesturing Bhumisparsa Mudra with fingertips touching the earth symbolizing the moment of enlightenment, carved from a single piece of teak wood, with remnants of original red lacquer & gold leaf decoration. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. 101 x 38 cm