Mandalay Bronze Buddha Late 19th c Burma

Style and posture: Superbly casted Mandalay Buddha in Bhumisparsha posture. The Mandalay style or Yadanaporn style was created in the mid 19th century by King Mindun. Its a really delicate style with a fallin drapery that is famous all around the world today for his highly decorative aspect. This style remains the most popular today in Myanmar.
Age: late 19th century to early 20th century (Early British period)
Size: 63cm High 41 cm lap ( knee to knee)
Material: Bronze with lacquer and gold leaves
Origin: Myanmar / Burma
Provenance: German private collection