16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Tai Yai Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Tai Yai is a tribal people living in Burma. It is dif...

Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with gilded gold. Tai Yai is a group of tribal people l...

Rare antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of king instead of ordinary monk's robes. Crowned Buddha ...

Burmese wooden disciple seated on a base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robe. Age: Burmese, 19th century Size:...

Burmese pottery seated crowned Buddha. Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century Size: Height 10.8 C.M. / Width 5 C.M. Size including stand: Height 16.2 C....

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century Size: Height 16.3 C.M. / Width 8.6 C.M. Conditio...

A decidedly charming small cast bronze figure of the Buddha, 18th century, Shan Tai Yai peoples, Burma (Myanmar). The small image of the Buddha is portraye...

This Antique Burmese Buddha head, crafted from lacquerware, originates from Burma and belongs to the 18th century. It showcases the exquisite artistry of the Shan (Tai Yai) style. Th...

Material: wood, Measures: 70 cm high 40 cm wide. Weight: 12.3 kgs. Ava style. Bhumisparsha mudra. Originating from Burma. 16th Century - early Ava period. A very good piece,...

This exceptional bronze Ava Buddha statue is a rare and historically significant piece of art. Crafted from bronze, it stands at 51 cm in height with dimensions of 34 cm in width and...

Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752-1885) A crowned style that displays Northern Thai iconography merged with the aesthetic of Burmese rule in the region. The figure is depicted in the popular Theravada seated position of padmasana, (interlocking legs position) and the hand mudra in bhumisparsa (earth touching) wherein the feet are souls  up, the fingers of the right hand extend beyond the right shin and the left hand palm up resting above the lap. Remnants of the leaf-like kirita crown remain.  The image is dressed in Burmese royal costume with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U” shaped necklace covering the chest. There is also a lappet of clothing between the legs draping down toward the base. The figure is seated upon a tall and waisted throne pedestal having rows of lotus petal grooves on the diagonal portions . The  base and body are carved from one solid piece of hard wood. All covered in black lacquer with thayo lacquer details, red pigment for the lips and gold leaf overall. The Jambupati style Buddha illustrates the tale of the Buddha’s life when he came across the arrogant King Jambupati, a king who terrorized his subjects and who lacked humility and compassion for his people. The Buddha on meeting the King asked that he forsake his evil ways and instead practice kindness to his fellow man. Ignoring the Buddha’s request, the King continued to terrorize the people. The Buddha then in his efforts to change the King of his evil ways, one day magically appeared to him in resplendent royal attire. King Jambupati was in awe of the Buddha’s appearance prostrated himself in obeisance and from that day onward accepted the Buddhist precepts. In Southeast Asian countries like Burma, where rulers have very high if not semi-divine status, tales of this type, reinforced the need for the leader to worship the Buddha, the King of Kings. Condition: Heavy deterioration of the underside of the base as well as the interior portion of the crown, other losses include crown flanges, the crown spire, earrings, the tip of the left thumb, one base corner edge, rolled lacquer losses and general wear of the gold leaf surface, all commensurate with age and wear. Measuring: 22.25 in. high x 8.75 in. wide x 7.75 in. deep(56.5cm x 22.2cm x 29.7cm). Weight: 10.8 lbs. Age: Late 18th century. Provenance: Lark...

16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha face made of ancient bricks covered with stucco/clay. The original figure would have sat or stood as a full figure, cove...