Crowned Buddha Maravijaya, Shan State art, 19th century

Crowned Buddha Maravijaya, Shan State art, 19th century Lacquered and gilded wood. Sculpture of a seated Buddha Maravijaya, depicted in the symbolic pose of victory over Mara, crowned with an imposing tiara of finely crafted fins that reinforces his majestic character. The body exhibits a stable and balanced composition, conveying a strong spiritual presence. The lacquered and gilded surfaces display subtle contrasts between luminous areas and areas darkened by the passage of time, highlighting

Category

Asian art

Location

Barcelona