Marble Standing Shan Buddha

A fine marble statue of a standing Buddha from the Shan states, Burma. The Buddha stands frontally, his expression benign. He wears the traditional robes of a monk, which are colored red and have remnants of gold leaf. His right hand is in a mystic gesture covering his chest and his left hand is pendant by his left side. A support tang is intact.
From the Shan culture, circa late 18th century, Burma (Myanmar).

Height with support tang: 27 inches (68.6 cm.);
Height excluding tang: 24 inches (61 cm.)

BU055