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Large Standing Sculpture of Burmese Buddha, 19th Century

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    Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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    Located in Sampantawong, TH
    Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 53.5 C.M....
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    Located in Sampantawong, TH
    Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband and borders of the robe. Age: Burma, Mandalay period, 19th centur...
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  • 18/19th Century Unique, Large Burmese Buddha, 8030
    Located in Ukiah, CA
    Compelling, large Burmese Buddha. It is unique in many ways.  First, it looks like a specific person (as opposed to a sculpture of a generic figure), which is never ever done when sculpting a Buddha statue.  Second, is it figure looks European. the facial features look European, the body shape and the way the body is sitting look European, and the tunic the figure is wearing looks more European than it looks Asian.  It has a rare and beautiful "lotus" cap finial that I've never seen on a Burmese Buddha(or any Buddha) before. A real mystery. Looks to be at least 18/19thC. Everyone has a strong reaction when they see him-they smile.  Sits a full 19 inches tall-extremely large for this type of bronze. Retains an almost untouched chocolate brown patina.  My gut tells me that at some time during the English occupation in the 18th or early 19th century either had this Buddha specially commissioned, or was given this Buddha as a special gift by either a major Temple or spiritual leader, or by a significant political leader of that time and place. in breaking with long spiritual tradition, they had the person's image and Anglo heritage melded with a  Shan style Buddha...
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  • 15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Pottery Standing Buddha
    Located in Sampantawong, TH
    Burmese pottery standing Buddha. Age: Burma, Ava Period, 15th Century Size: Height 13.4 C.M. / Width 6.2 C.M. / Length 10.7 C.M. Condition: Nice c...
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  • 19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
    Located in Sampantawong, TH
    Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with gilded gold. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 25.3 C.M. / W...
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