A very rare ancient carved wooden Buddhist sculpture with gold gilt paint and red lacquer finish , the Buddha shown seated in meditation,  depicted in vajrāsana, seated on a stylized double lotus-shaped base. His right hand touches the earth to call upon his goddess to witness his victory over Mara, lord of illusions and obstacles, to attain Enlightenment.
 
 
Burma (Myanmar), Shan Princely States, Konbaung period (1752-1885).
 
 The Buddha measures 33 inches tall x 9.5 inches wide on a metal display stand.