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Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century
$2,200
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A rare and exquisite 18th century Ava period Shan Burmese figure of the Buddha.
Carved from a single block of wood, lacquered and gilt, the immensely serene figure is portrayed seated upon a raised throne, hands in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of "calling the Earth to witness", commemorating the moment the historical Buddha Shakyamuni reached enlightenment.
The Buddha's heart shaped face is rendered beautifully, with elegant downcast eyes and a pursed smile upon his lips. His long earlobes touch his shoulders, a reminder of his princely past. His hair is arranged in neat snail shell curls, rising up to his ushnisha.
The front of his throne bears the remnants of an inscription. The back of the throne with a hollowed out section for consecration.
The statue with a gorgeous patina. The gilding to the body somewhat rubbed, revealing the contrasting black lacquer below.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 14 in. (35.56 cm)Width: 7.5 in. (19.05 cm)Depth: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1760
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear as expected. With rubbing to the gilding. One corner of the throne with old minor losses. The tip of the ushnisha with an old minor loss.
- Seller LocationAustin, TX
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU89478356523
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- Shipping$110 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 3-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Austin, TX
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Founded in 2001, Lotus Gallery offers a carefully curated selection of furniture, jewelry, sculpture and works of art spanning millennia, continents and cultures. Although it seeks out beauty in all its forms, they specialize in Asian antiquities, especially Chinese pieces from the Han and Tang dynasties and chinoiserie. Based in Austi...
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