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Antique Burmese Buddhist Opposing Pair of Bronze Monks, Shan States
$3,500per set
£2,653.09per set
€3,097.75per set
CA$4,902.50per set
A$5,518.63per set
CHF 2,919.56per set
MX$68,451.79per set
NOK 36,074.29per set
SEK 34,501.87per set
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Antique Burmese Buddhist Opposing Pair of Bronze Monks, Shan States. The figures are often referred to as Moggollana and Sariputta. Two smooth bronze kneeling male figures rendered as having thin draped robes. The earlobes are elongated and the hands are in a praying position known as the Namaskara mudra, a gesture of respect and humility. The heads reverently tilted forward with downcast eyes. One figure kneels with the right foot underneath with the toes exposed, while the other figure kneels with the left foot underneath and toes exposed. The finish is polished bronze with traces of gilt in the crevices. The hair is lacquered black. Each figure cast with an oval lotus base having three rows of blossom petals and raised trim at the base. The underside is hollow with remnants of the casting clay. A pair such as this, would often accompany a larger seated Buddha figure.
Condition: Fine casting with minor signs of wear and age.
Age: Late 19th century.
Each figure measuring overall: 14.5 in. high x 7.75 in. wide x 8.75 in. deep. (36.8 x 19.7 x 22.2 cm).
Total combined weight: 47 lbs. (21.32 kg)
$3500./pair
Provenance:
The Estate of Victor H. Shear, Atherton, CA.
Andrew Jones Auctions, Los Angeles 5/21/25 lot 93.
For a similar pair see:
Sotheby’s New York, In the Studio: Asian Art Featuring Works from the Collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton, 28 September 2021, lot 874 (From the Maclean Collection).
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: TM-UH901451stDibs: LU1778245546902
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