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Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice and unusual pair of hand made marble praying monk / scholar bookends, circa 1970s. The pair
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Mid-20th Century American Bookends

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Marble

Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends
Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends

Pair of Marble Praying Monk /Scholar Bookends

H 9.5 in W 9.25 in D 2.625 in
Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Tibetan praying monks, carved from wood and painted in polychrome. Height: 24 cm. China
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks
Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks

Pair of Qing Dynasty Tibetan Carved Wood Praying Monks

H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Late 19th Century Stone Carving Adamas Praying Monk Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Late 19th Century Stone Carving depicts an Adamas praying monk, capturing a moment of deep
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Late 19th Century Stone Carving Adamas Praying Monk Statue
Late 19th Century Stone Carving Adamas Praying Monk Statue

Late 19th Century Stone Carving Adamas Praying Monk Statue

H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Bronze Praying Monk Sculpture in Meditative Pose, Lost-Wax Technique
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage bronze sculpture depicts a serene praying monk sitting in a calm meditative posture on
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze Praying Monk Sculpture in Meditative Pose, Lost-Wax Technique
Vintage Bronze Praying Monk Sculpture in Meditative Pose, Lost-Wax Technique

Vintage Bronze Praying Monk Sculpture in Meditative Pose, Lost-Wax Technique

H 17.5 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
1930's French Impressionist Praying Monks Surrounding The Tomb
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures At The Tomb signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed measures: 11 high by 8 inc...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Watercolor

1930's French Impressionist Praying Monks Surrounding The Tomb
1930's French Impressionist Praying Monks Surrounding The Tomb

Louise Alix
1930's French Impressionist Praying Monks Surrounding The Tomb, 1930's

H 11 in W 8 in
Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
creation, depicting a praying monk or orant, is a testament to the spiritual richness and artistic
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Antique Early 1800s South Asian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century
Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century

Lacquered wooden sculpture depicting Burma praying, early 19th century

H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Monks Praying at Golden Rock, Kyaikto
By Steve McCurry
Located in Greenwich, CT
Monks praying at Golden Rock in Kyaikto, Burma. Signed, numbered, and dated on verso. Please
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1990s Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Monks Praying at Golden Rock, Kyaikto

Steve McCurry
Monks Praying at Golden Rock, Kyaikto, 1994

H 20 in W 24 in
Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy
Located in Studio City, CA
paper featuring three praying women and what appears to be kanji calligraphy - probably a Buddhist
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy
Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy

Japanese Buddhist Monk Signed Muryo-Doji Painting Praying Women and Calligraphy

H 21.25 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century
Located in Milano, IT
born—a small, finely crafted sculpture of a Buddhist monk in prayer. This delicate work of art
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century
Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century

Sculpture of a Buddhist monk in praying wood Burma, 19th century

H 8.27 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage bronze cast sculpture from the mid 20th century depicting a praying Buddhist monk
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Mid-20th Century Busts

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Bronze

Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl
Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl

Bronze Lost Wax Sculpture Depicting a Praying Buddhist Monk with Offering Bowl

H 18 in W 14 in D 9 in
Monks Praying at Golden Rock by Steve McCurry, 1994, Digital C-Print
By Steve McCurry
Located in Denton, TX
Monks Praying at Golden Rock by Steve McCurry presents a group of men praying next to a giant rock
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1990s Contemporary Color Photography

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Digital

Monks Praying at Golden Rock by Steve McCurry, 1994, Digital C-Print
Monks Praying at Golden Rock by Steve McCurry, 1994, Digital C-Print

Steve McCurry
Monks Praying at Golden Rock by Steve McCurry, 1994, Digital C-Print, 1994

H 20 in W 24 in D 0.01 in
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Monks Praying in a Cave
By Alessandro Magnasco
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Splendid Italian painting from the first half of the 18th century. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a scene of hermit life of Franciscan friars in attitudes of deep prayer. The mystic...
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1720s Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Monks Praying in a Cave
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Monks Praying in a Cave

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Monks Praying in a Cave, 1720

H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 1.97 in
Buddhist Monks in Prayer
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Buddhist Monks in Prayer The young monks are bowed in devotional meditation in a Buddhist Prayer
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Buddhist Monks in Prayer
Buddhist Monks in Prayer

Carole Garland
Buddhist Monks in Prayer, 2024

H 24 in W 30 in D 2 in
Royal Worcester Hand Painted Porcelain Figural Monk Candle Snuffer
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
the waist and holds an open bible in his hands and is probably praying. The monk is hand painted in
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Worcester Hand Painted Porcelain Figural Monk Candle Snuffer
Royal Worcester Hand Painted Porcelain Figural Monk Candle Snuffer

Royal Worcester Hand Painted Porcelain Figural Monk Candle Snuffer

H 4.73 in Dm 1.74 in
Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Monk Candle Snuffer, 1904
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
the waist and holds an open bible in his hands and is probably praying. The monk is decorated in blush
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Porcelain

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Porcelain

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Monk Candle Snuffer, 1904
Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Monk Candle Snuffer, 1904

Royal Worcester Blush Ivory Porcelain Monk Candle Snuffer, 1904

H 4.73 in Dm 1.74 in
17th Century Flemish School, Saint Francis In Extasy, Oil on Oak Panel
Located in Leuven , BE
This 17th century panel painting is a depiction of a praying Franciscan monk, or of Saint Francis
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Decorative Art

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Oak, Paint

17th Century Flemish School, Saint Francis In Extasy, Oil on Oak Panel
17th Century Flemish School, Saint Francis In Extasy, Oil on Oak Panel

17th Century Flemish School, Saint Francis In Extasy, Oil on Oak Panel

H 37.8 in W 49.02 in D 2.37 in
Large Samarkand Style Geometric Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
, Bohemian energy. They were woven, inter alia, for Buddhist monks to pray and meditate on, hence the really
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Samarkand Style Geometric Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Large Samarkand Style Geometric Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Large Samarkand Style Geometric Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

W 175 in L 236 in
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
, inter alia, Buddhist monks to pray on, Samarkand rugs are very often characterized by lengthened sides
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Mid-20th Century Turkestan Khotan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Samarkand Handmade Wool Rug

W 75 in L 148 in
Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York, NY
photo, Nicholas Vreeland captures the image of a Bhuddist monk praying at the sacred structure; the
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2010s American Prints

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Paper

Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print
Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print

Nicolas Vreeland Bodh Gaya Prayer Limited Edition Print

H 24 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

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Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma
Located in New York, NY
An unusually graceful and skillfully carved kneeling monk resting on bare toes. This is a beautiful
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma
Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma

Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma

H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Located in New York, NY
, portraying a robed Buddha floating above a group of praying monks and acolytes. The muted and faded, light
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Early 20th Century Paintings

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Tin

Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

H 25 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
Buddhist monk painting, signed
By Augusta Jacktus
Located in New Rochelle, NY
An incredibly detailed oil on canvas painting of a buddhist monk praying for the souls of the dead
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Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

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Canvas

Buddhist monk painting, signed
Buddhist monk painting, signed

Buddhist monk painting, signed

H 42 in W 34 in
El monje
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil painting depicting a monk praying framed by stained-glass windows and Gothic gargoyles. Medium
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2010s Paintings

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Mixed Media

El monje

Victor Martínez Valls
El monje, 2023

H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Kuniyoshi, Teraoka, Faithful Samurai, Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
By Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Located in London, GB
after the events as a monk to pray for the souls of his fallen friends. In this print, he is seen
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Mid-19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

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Handmade Paper, Washi Paper, Pigment, Woodcut

Kuniyoshi, Teraoka, Faithful Samurai, Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo
Kuniyoshi, Teraoka, Faithful Samurai, Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo

Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Kuniyoshi, Teraoka, Faithful Samurai, Chushingura, Japanese Woodblock Print, Edo, 1847-1848

H 14.02 in W 9.77 in D 0.04 in
Burmese Buddhist Praying Monk in Carved and Lacquered Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Burmese hand-carved hardwood statue from the 20th century depicting a Burmese Monk praying in
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Vintage 1920s Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Buddhist Praying Monk in Carved and Lacquered Wood
Burmese Buddhist Praying Monk in Carved and Lacquered Wood

Burmese Buddhist Praying Monk in Carved and Lacquered Wood

H 17.5 in W 13 in D 14 in
Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of bronze kneeling monks in the position of prayer on lotus flower. Bronze with remnants of
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Antique 18th Century Thai Other Religious Items

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks
Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks

Pair of 18th Century Siamese Bronze Procession Praying Monks

H 18.51 in W 3.94 in D 9.45 in
Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
150-250 years old praying monk crafted in sandstone. From Pagode in Burma. In untouched condition
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Sandstone

Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma
Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma

Sandstone Monk from Pagode in Burma

H 17.72 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks
Located in Chicago, IL
is clearly visible in the detail of the lotus blossoms and the serene expression of the praying
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks
Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks

Pair of Early 20th Century Burmese Bronze Monks

H 15.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova
Located in Aartselaar, BE
unprecedented, expressive figure of the praying monk with its convincing naturalism. It is a naturalism that can
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova
17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova

17th century Italian Old Master painting - Monk at prayer - Genova

H 26.78 in W 21.26 in
Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
antique cabinet a joy to own and look at. Have you also noticed the praying monk inside the cast iron lock
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges
Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges

Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Single Door Drinks Cabinet with Cast Iron Hinges

H 55.5 in W 29.4 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Pair of Burmese Figures of Monks on Lotus Blossoms
Located in Chicago, IL
Burmese Bronze Figures in the form of a monk praying on a lotus blossom, raised on a scrolling
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20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

20th Century Pair of Burmese Figures of Monks on Lotus Blossoms
20th Century Pair of Burmese Figures of Monks on Lotus Blossoms

20th Century Pair of Burmese Figures of Monks on Lotus Blossoms

H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Praying Monk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved and hand painted praying monk from the Shanxi province in China.
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Praying Monk
Praying Monk

Praying Monk

H 21 in W 10 in D 10 in
Praying Monks
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight carved wooden praying monks with gold leaf paint. Priced as a set.
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Early 20th Century Burmese Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Praying Monks
Praying Monks

Praying Monks

H 8 in W 3 in D 3.5 in
18th C Praying Monk
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A bronze statue of a praying monk, 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures

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Bronze

18th C Praying Monk
18th C Praying Monk

18th C Praying Monk

H 36 in W 16 in D 23 in
Pair of Burmese Praying Monks
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of nicely carved Burmese praying monks in gold and red lacquer with beautiful patina
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Vintage 1940s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Burmese Praying Monks
Pair of Burmese Praying Monks

Pair of Burmese Praying Monks

H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Bronze Praying Monks from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A sensitively cast pair of highly detailed 19th century Thai miniature bronze kneeling monks in the
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair of Miniature 19th Century Bronze Praying Monks from Thailand
Pair of Miniature 19th Century Bronze Praying Monks from Thailand

Pair of Miniature 19th Century Bronze Praying Monks from Thailand

H 4 in W 1 in D 2 in
Stone Standing Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Carved stone Medicine Buddha relief on black base, with praying monks. Natural stone.
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Stone Standing Buddha
Stone Standing Buddha

Stone Standing Buddha

H 25 in W 14 in D 6 in
Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Located in New York, NY
Buddha with praying monks on either side, all against a striking muted sky blue background. This painting
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Early 20th Century Burmese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Tin

Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

Burmese Temple Painting on Tin

H 24.5 in W 30 in D 1 in
Marble Sitting Buddha
Located in San Francisco, CA
two monks praying below. Place on a console table in an entryway or on a bookshelf.
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Marble Sitting Buddha
Marble Sitting Buddha

Marble Sitting Buddha

H 15 in W 9 in D 5 in
Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully serene and peaceful antique Burmese monk in the Classic praying position. A sweet
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk
Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk

Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk

H 18 in W 20 in D 13 in
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Praying Monk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal praying monk for your home. A praying monk — often made from wood, bronze and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a praying monk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A praying monk, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made praying monk over the years, but those crafted by Steve McCurry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Praying Monk?

Prices for a praying monk start at $790 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $1,800.