South-Est Asian Art A large wooden figure of Buddha Burma, 18th century . . Cm 33,00 x 74,00. A gilt lacquered wooden sculpture depictingi Buddha Shakyamun seated in padmasana on a high double level base. His right hand touches the Earth as a witness of his enlightenment, while his left hand rests on his lap.The high pedestal with carved double lotus flower is reminiscent of the Ava period (1364 to 1555), while the monastic robe with elaborate decoration is characteristic of the stated period and later, this later with higher degrees of complexity.