Antique Bronze Shan Buddha from Burma Original Buddhas

About the Item

Material: bronze 35 cm high 18 cm wide Weight: 2.552 kgs Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 17th - 18th century A very high quality Buddha, nice patina !.

Dimensions:

Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

Myanmar

Period:

Late 17th Century

Date of Manufacture:

17th-18th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

DEVENTER, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 560-21stDibs: LU7845232064122

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