Special image of Upagupta, Mandalay, Burma.
 
This early 20th century bronze despite Upagupta, a Buddhist monk.
According to some stories in the Sanskrit text Ashokavadana, he was the spiritual teacher of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.
 
sitting cross-legged, dressed in monk's robes and with a hand tilted into an alms bowl called a thabeik.
 
Beautiful details with inlaid eyes.
Caramel Patina.
Good condition overall.