Burmese Seated Figure of Buddha, On custom base

White stone, a faint smile, and fingertips just reaching the lotus.

This seated figure of Buddha is carved alabaster, from Burma, 20th century, on a custom base. Alabaster has long been valued for Buddha images in Burma, where devotees commission them to make merit and place them in temples and homes. The right hand reaches down in the earth-touching gesture, recalling the moment of enlightenment. Arched brows and lowered eyes are lightly drawn on the pale face, warm ochre tones linger on the torso, and a double row of lotus petals forms the seat. 18 inches high.

A great deal of stillness for something so easily carried.