Representing the buddha “shakyamuni” seated in “vajrasana” on a throne, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, the left resting on its heel holding a seed, wearing “samghati”, his face with serene and sweet expression, elongated earlobes, curled hairdress and “usnisha”, he is in meditation. Beautiful patina.
Commonly called by western people “Shan” since the British occupation, the ethnic group from the South-West of China refering to them is known as “Tai Yai” people (Tai).
The “Tai Yai” art is of great diversity, from the 16th century (1551) it grew in harmony with other Myanmar artistic styles. This period is called late “Tai Yai” art, or second “Ava” period. Here we will note besides the influences of the “Arakan-Myouk” art.