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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 363292, member: 2844&quot;]Both the Buddha and the shrine are stunning. But it is a marriage, just like the Buddha and the crown.</p><p>The shrine is Thai, as you already know. It would have held a slightly larger Buddha. My guess 19th century.</p><p>The Buddha is from Burma/Myanmar and made of alabaster, a softer material than marble. The position of the right hand is to call the earth to bear witness that he has just reached enlightenment.</p><p>Alabaster was often used for Burmese Buddhas. The Burmese ones always have these charming, almost childlike features, often with a bit of a silly grin. After all, they have just conquered evil, time to feel a bit smug. Thai Buddha&#039;s take themselves more seriously.</p><p>I wouldn&#039;t be surprised if he was 18th century. He was revered for a long time, the writing is from a much later date. I don&#039;t think we have a Burmese translator on the forum.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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