Seated Ava Period Buddha, lacquered and gilded wood, in the Bumisparsa Mudra, “Calling the Earth as Witness” mudra. Classic Ava features oflarge forehead, oval face, pointed chin, curved eyebrows, downward gazing eyes in meditation, straight nose, small mouth, and cleft above the upper lip. the robe was usually draped over the left shoulder. Exceptionally beautiful face. Provenance, Shakris Collection, 17/18th century. 19 inches