This statuette depicts the Buddha seated on a tall, smooth, semicircular pedestal, characteristic of works from the late Konbaung period. It is distinguished by a raw simplicity and a monastic execution that prioritizes strong, clean lines over a profusion of royal ornaments.
 
The Buddha is depicted in bhumisparsha mudrā, the gesture of calling the earth to witness. His right hand rests on the knee, fingers pointing toward the ground, while his left hand rests flat in his lap, palm facing upward.
 
Faithful to the canons of the Mandalay school, the face displays serene features. It is characterized by long, half-closed eyes with heavy eyelids evoking inner meditation, a straight nose, and lips forming a gentle smile. The earlobes are elongated, brushing the shoulders, symbolizing his former princely status. The figure is crowned by a smooth, rounded ushnisha (cranial protuberance) typical of this period.
 
The Buddha is draped in a monastic robe covering the left shoulder and leaving the right shoulder bare. The lapel of the robe falls across the chest in particularly stylized, geometric, superimposed wavy folds—a bold graphic treatment that brings rhythm to the sculpture's understated design. At the back, the drapery falls fluidly down the spine.
 
The statuette retains a rich original gilding applied over a traditional black lacquer primer base. Slight rubbing wear reveals this dark underlayer in places, offering a fine antique patina. The reverse of the pedestal features a rectangular cavity for mounting or consecration, left with its black lacquer reserve. The underside of the base shows the raw texture of the original wood, testifying to a direct, vigorous carving technique, alongside a circular central mounting hole.
 
Condition: Good overall condition. Original gilding and fine patina. A few minor chips.