Buddha head. Burma, XVIII century.

Buddha head. Burma, XVIII century.
Terracotta (dry lacquer).
Measurements: 35 cm (head height); 57 cm (overall height).

Buddha head of great quality, in terracotta, with a beautiful bronze patina finish. We identify in it several lakshana or specific symbolic signs of the plastic representation of buddhas and bodhisattvas of sacred meaning, such as the eyelids rolled up, symbol of spiritual concentration and also of purity, due to its similarity with the petals of the lotus. The serene and symmetrical face is a symbol of the balance and serenity of a perfect being. We also see the elongated earlobes, which allude to the large earrings worn by members of the upper classes and represent the concepts of greatness, nobility and wisdom. Finally, the headdress, carefully carved, is inspired by the shape of a stupa.