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19th Century Burmese Shan State Marble Head of the Buddha

About the Item

This small marble head of the Buddha is from the Shan States of Burma and carved from white marble. The face is framed by elongated and intricately carved ears. There are faint signs of the original burgundy and black lacquer which has almost completely worn away due to the buddha's considerable age. Measures: Height with stand 26cm / height 20cm x width 20cm depth 11cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Marble,Carved,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Myanmar
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Parts of the ears have been broken off over the decades and there are old chips in the marble as well as the fact that almost all the lacquer has peeled off.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881225461042
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