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16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031

$3,375
$4,50025% Off
£2,548.49
£3,397.9925% Off
€2,936.86
€3,915.8125% Off
CA$4,763.56
CA$6,351.4125% Off
A$5,251.72
A$7,002.2925% Off
CHF 2,747.53
CHF 3,663.3725% Off
MX$64,428.80
MX$85,905.0625% Off
NOK 34,585.94
NOK 46,114.5825% Off
SEK 32,343.32
SEK 43,124.4325% Off
DKK 21,932.51
DKK 29,243.3525% Off

About the Item

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, covered in a thick lacquer and then gilded. His presence would have filled the temple 500 years ago. Face alone is larger than life at 18 inches tall, 14 inches wide, height on custom Stand is 23 inches. An impressive survivor that commands any space it occupies. The original Buddha would have probably sat or stood 8 to 10 feet tall. Rare. Supremely beautiful face.- 8031.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ukiah, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 80311stDibs: LU5669224884912

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