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Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait-Special! 8499
Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait-Special! 8499

Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait-Special! 8499

Located in Ukiah, CA

Remarkable 17thC or earlier Tibetan Buddhist Portrait Statue of a Monk in copper. I recently came

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Antique 17th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Stone Monks, Garden Statue, Pair of Sculpture
Stone Monks, Garden Statue, Pair of Sculpture

Stone Monks, Garden Statue, Pair of Sculpture

Located in SOMIS, CA

This pair of statues depict Buddha as monks. Both his hands on his belly symbolizes humbleness

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Vintage Wood Statue, Luo Han Monk, Hand-Painted
Vintage Wood Statue, Luo Han Monk, Hand-Painted

Vintage Wood Statue, Luo Han Monk, Hand-Painted

Located in SOMIS, CA

Fine statue depicts the legend of Zhang Guo Lao, one of China's eight immortals. Zhang is the

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Buddhist Monk Phra Malai Thailand Statue Lotus Sculpture Bronze
Buddhist Monk Phra Malai Thailand Statue Lotus Sculpture Bronze

Buddhist Monk Phra Malai Thailand Statue Lotus Sculpture Bronze

Located in Monterey, CA

An intriguing bronze sculpture. A Buddhist Monk, Phra Malai is depicted in his journey to hell

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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Lapis Lazuli Wayfarer Figurine Smile Monk Carved Artisanal Statue Sculpture
Lapis Lazuli Wayfarer Figurine Smile Monk Carved Artisanal Statue Sculpture

Lapis Lazuli Wayfarer Figurine Smile Monk Carved Artisanal Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

make up your personal collection of Lapis Lazuli statues. We share with you a complete collection

Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture
Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

Chinese Red Coral Monk Hand Carved Asian Art Taiwan Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

you can see by the level of detail in these figures. An amazing hand carved monk full of stories and

Category

Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Buddhist Monk Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture Natural Red Coral
Buddhist Monk Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture Natural Red Coral

Buddhist Monk Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture Natural Red Coral

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong. This gentil gemstone offers a passionate colour in a precious way. Carved with extreme detail by fantastic local artists which t...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Buddhist Monk Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture Natural Red Cor
Buddhist Monk Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture Natural Red Cor

Buddhist Monk Carved Asian Decorative Art Statue Sculpture Natural Red Cor

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong. This gentil gemstone offers a passionate colour in a precious way. Carved with extreme detail by fantastic local artists which t...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Coral

A Majestic 18th Century Carved Wood Statue of a Burmese Monk
A Majestic 18th Century Carved Wood Statue of a Burmese Monk

A Majestic 18th Century Carved Wood Statue of a Burmese Monk

Located in San Francisco, CA

The upright figure with tranquil expression; outstretched hands awaiting alms from the devoted; in traditional modest robe resembling rough cloth; the whole of carved wood with trace...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Statue of a Tibetan Monk or Buddha Disciple in Japanese Olive Tree
Statue of a Tibetan Monk or Buddha Disciple in Japanese Olive Tree

Statue of a Tibetan Monk or Buddha Disciple in Japanese Olive Tree

Located in Paris, ile de france

Magnificent, massive midcentury sculpture of a Tibetan monk made of Japanese olive tree. The

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Olive

Korean Buddha
Korean Buddha

Korean Buddha

Unavailable|$60,000

Korean Buddha

Located in New York, NY

features polychromed wooden figures of monks and other attendants ("Statue of Kashyapa [Korea] (42.25.8

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Asian Antiquities

Materials

Crystal

Andrianna Shamaris Buddha and Buddhist Monk Statues
Andrianna Shamaris Buddha and Buddhist Monk Statues

Andrianna Shamaris Buddha and Buddhist Monk Statues

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Set of six: Buddha and Buddhist Monk Statues from Burma/ Myanmar, circa 1940. The statues

Category

Vintage 1940s Burmese Statues

Materials

Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

18th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas
18th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas

18th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue Material : bronze 19,9 cm high 7 cm wide and 9,3 cm deep Ava

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas
Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas

Early 20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The Old wooden Burmese Monk statue is a remarkable Shin Shiwali, the protector of the traveler from

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas
17th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas

17th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact

Category

Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Presenting this antique wooden Burmese monk statue, an authentic 19th-century piece reflecting

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - Original Buddhas
Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - Original Buddhas

Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old wooden Burmese Monk statue is a testament to the artistic traditions and spiritual

Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma
Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique pair of wooden Burmese monk statues is a rare and exquisite example of 19th-century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Very large old lavastone Monk statue from Indonesia
Mid 20th Century Very large old lavastone Monk statue from Indonesia

Mid 20th Century Very large old lavastone Monk statue from Indonesia

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Introducing a truly remarkable and majestic piece, the very large old lavastone Monk statue

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lava

19th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue in Namaskara Mudra
19th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue in Namaskara Mudra

19th century Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue in Namaskara Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

An exquisite Antique bronze Burmese Monk statue, a testament to the artistic traditions of the Shan

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

14th century very early old wooden Burmese Monk statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
14th century very early old wooden Burmese Monk statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

14th century very early old wooden Burmese Monk statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The very early old wooden Burmese Monk statue is a captivating relic that offers a rare glimpse

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - Original Buddhas
Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - Original Buddhas

Mid-20th century Old wooden Burmese Monk statue - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This old wooden Burmese Monk statue is a testament to the artistic traditions and spiritual

Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very special 14th century antique wooden Burmese Monk statue in Bhumisparsha
Very special 14th century antique wooden Burmese Monk statue in Bhumisparsha

Very special 14th century antique wooden Burmese Monk statue in Bhumisparsha

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The very early antique wooden Burmese Monk statue you've described is a remarkable and historically

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

16th century Special set of 5 antique wooden Monk statues from Burma
16th century Special set of 5 antique wooden Monk statues from Burma

16th century Special set of 5 antique wooden Monk statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The Special set of 5 antique wooden Monk statues is a captivating ensemble that encapsulates the

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Antique 16th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: lacquerware 11 cm high 7,5 cm wide and 3,6 cm deep Weight: 0.058 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century.  

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 19,2 cm high 7,6 cm wide and 7,4 cm deep Weight: 0.256 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.  

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Buddhist Monk Statue in Carved Wood
Burmese Buddhist Monk Statue in Carved Wood

Burmese Buddhist Monk Statue in Carved Wood

Located in Astoria, NY

Burmese hand carved wood statue of a Buddhist monk, with traces of gilt and red lacquer. Made in

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Marble Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Marble Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Marble Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 27,6 cm high 20,8 cm wide and 12,8 cm deep Weight: 6.398 kgs Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century With Burmese inscriptions

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze Measures: 19 cm high 14,9 cm wide and 8,9 cm deep Weight: 1.722 kgs With traces of 24 krt. gilding Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 9,8 cm high 3,4 cm wide and 3,4 cm deep Weight: 0.029 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century Burmese name : Shin Shiwili - ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma
Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma

Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 18,1 cm high 11 cm wide and 6,4 cm deep Weight: 0.359 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Newly Made Marble Monk Statue from Burma
Newly Made Marble Monk Statue from Burma

Newly Made Marble Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: marble 63 cm high 16 cm wide and 17 cm deep Weight: 17.95 kgs Originating from Burma Newly made Hand carved from a single block of white marble.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand
Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Antique Bronze Thai Monk Statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 19,3 cm high 15,5 cm wide and 8,7 cm deep Weight: 1.64 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Thailand 19th century - Rattanakosin ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma
Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma

Antique wooden Burmese Monk statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 15,4 cm high 10,4 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep Weight: 0.184 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 18,7 cm high 9,7 cm wide and 7 cm deep Weight: 0.294 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18t...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from, Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from, Burma

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from, Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood. Measures: 13 cm high. 8 cm wide and 4, 5 cm deep. Weight: 0.098 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 19th Century.  

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 12,9 cm high 8,2 cm wide and 4,5 cm deep Weight: 0.101 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Old Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Old Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 38,8 cm high 11 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep Weight: 1.918 kgs Mandalay style Originating from Burma Middle 20th century.    

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Bronze Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Old Bronze Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Old Bronze Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 45,5 cm high 33,8 cm wide and 35 cm deep Weight: 11.75 kgs Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma Middle 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Monk Statues from Burma
Pair of Antique Monk Statues from Burma

Pair of Antique Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood. Measures: 21, 3 cm high. 13, 8 cm wide and 16,5 cm deep. Weight: 1.284 kgs. Gilded with 24 krt. gold. Namaskara mudra. Originating from Burma. Early 20th centu...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 17 cm high 11,4 cm wide and 6 cm deep Weight: 0.294 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century ...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Old Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Old Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 92 cm high 24,5 cm wide and 25 cm deep Weight: 12.95 kgs Originating from Burma Early 20th century.  

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 13,3 cm high 9,6 cm wide and 8,1 cm deep Weight: 0.15 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Originating from Burma 19th century It seems that at the backside of the ped...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Antique Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 58 cm high 17 cm wide and 24,3 cm deep Weight: 5.276 kgs Ava style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 17th century

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Monk Statues from Burma
Antique Pair of Monk Statues from Burma

Antique Pair of Monk Statues from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 32,5 cm high 30,5 cm wide and 26,3 cm deep Weight: 4.95 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Namaskara mudra Originating from Burma 19th century.  

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Monk Statue For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the monk statue you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, wood and coral, every monk statue was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a monk statue — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A monk statue is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one monk statue that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Monk Statue?

The average selling price for a monk statue at 1stDibs is $1,312, while they’re typically $246 on the low end and $12,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You

Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.

In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.

From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.

Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.

Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.