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Place of Origin: Burmese
1600-1700th Century Burmese Sculpture of Female Head Carved in Sandstone
Located in Kastrup, DK
1600-1700th century sculpture of female head carved in sandstone. Mounted on a base of light sandstone. From pagoda / temple in Burma. Charming expression with good patina. M...
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16th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Sandstone

17th-18th Century Woman's Head, Carved in Sandstone
Located in Kastrup, DK
17th-18th century woman's head, carved in sandstone. From pagoda / temple in Burma. Mounted on a light sandstone base. Charming, untouched with good...
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17th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Sandstone

17th or 18 Century Burmese Hand Carved Stone Head of a Man Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese hand carved stone sculpture from the 17th or 18th century, depicting a man's head and mounted on a custom wooden base. Hand carved from stone in Burma during the 17th or 18th century, this sculpture, featuring a man's head and showcasing a serene attitude, was intended for a temple. The eyes and the shape of the head are typically Burmese. The head presents a headband and lying ears, which suggest the character is an important one. Mounted on a red lacquered wooden base, this antique Burmese hand carved stone head sculpture...
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18th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Stone, Metal

Burmese 19th Century Hand Carved, Gilded and Painted Sculpture of a Seated Woman
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese hand carved and gilded seated woman statue from the 19th century, in traditional costume. Created in Burma during the 19th century, this sculpture depicts a woman wearing a gilded traditional Burmese costume with sandals, and showcases black tied hair. Painted details enliven her face, which is accented by earrings. Carved details represent the folds of her clothes. Her perforate hands probably held something. Thanks to its very detailed aspect, this statue is an excellent example of the Burmese wood...
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19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and refined Burmese crowned and adorned seated bronze Buddha, Kingdom of Arakan, Mrauk-U period, 17th century. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal, hands in dhyana mudra, a ritual vessel resting in his upturned palms. He is festooned with jewelry – armlets, bracelets, anklets, a double necklace, a jeweled belt, and large earrings. His hair done up in a high chignon, covering the ushnisha, and topped by a stupa shaped finial. The Buddha wears a large five pointed crown tied with ribbons that flare dramatically behind either ear, and a thin scarf...
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17th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Carved Wooden Statue of a Warrior on his Horse
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue from the mid-20th century, depicting a warrior on a horse. Born in Burma during the mid-century period, this striking carved wooden statue ...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Life-Sized Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier Mâché Buddha, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Burmese papier mâché gilt lacquer figure of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, Shan States, Burma (now Myanmar) circa 1880 - 1900. The Buddha sits in vajrasana...
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Early 1900s Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Lacquer

Carved Sandstone Buddha, circa 1600-1700
Located in Kastrup, DK
A powerful carved sandstone Burmese Buddha, circa 1600-1700. In meditation with crossed legs and arms referred to as "Dhyana Mundra", in an arched rece...
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Mid-17th Century Other Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Sandstone

Shan Burmese Buddha Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and important representation of the historical Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, was done in dry lacquer and richly gilt according to Shan-Burmese sculptural traditions. Though...
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18th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Burmese Ava Period Carved, Lacquered and Giltwood Buddha, Late 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare late 18th century Burmese Ava period carved, lacquered and gilt Buddha. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture of calling the Earth to witness, commemorating the moment the Buddha reached enlightenment. The Buddha is dressed in patchwork...
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Late 18th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Intricately Carved Vintage Burmese Looms
Located in New York, NY
Two intricately carved and custom mounted vintage Burmese looms in the form of prancing roosters. Rarely seen. Priced and sold individually, Burma, c...
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1940s Vintage Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Shan Style Burmese Alabaster Buddha, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved early 19th century Burmese Shan style alabaster Buddha with traces of old color, a sweet smile and a calming, spiritual presence. This piece is in the Bhumisparsa mudra...
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Early 19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Alabaster

Burmese Tribal Markers Wooden Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Two Burmese chin state tribal markers. Tribal Territory markers collected within the chin state Burma (Myanmar). Each piece is primitively carved with a face and a collection of item...
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Late 19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Hardwood

Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual 18th century Burmese Arakan style red lacquered and richly gilt cast bronze figure of the Crowned Medicine Buddha, commonly referred to as Bhaishajyaguru. The Supreme Healer is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position) upon a throne of nine elephants, symbolizing the practice of samatha, or calming the mind (mindfulness) - specifically the nine stages of calm abiding. The hand in his lap holds a jar of healing salve. His other hand rests gently on his knee in varada mudra, the gesture of wish fulfilling, offering a myrobalan seed, a fruit said to be capable of healing emotional ills. The Healing Buddha...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Bronze

Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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 s...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Teak

Finely Carved Complete Burmese Buddha and Monk Set
Located in New York, NY
A complete set of five intricately carved vintage Burmese monks and Buddha in flowing robes on lotus leaf and carrying alms bowls. Spiritual and beautiful, these pieces are extraordinarily detailed (see additional photos). Dimensions: largest piece - Buddha L...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

19th century Burmese Alabaster Buddhist Monk Statue
Located in New York, NY
A Burmese Alabaster sculpture of a Buddhist Monk devotee, Buddha. This posture is called Namaskara mudra, or Anjali mudra and is the gesture of greeting, prayer, adoration, and is al...
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19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Alabaster

Seated BURMESE Mountain BUDDHA
Located in Hawthorne, CA
BASE: 44"W X 30"D X 31"H BUDDHA: 62"H X 36"L X 22"D Seated Mountain Burmese buddha from a monastery in Northern Burma finished with papier mâché, lacquer and gilt accents. This uni...
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Mid-18th Century Raj Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Plaster, Bentwood

Serene Antique Praying Monk in Kneeling Position, from Burma
Located in New York, NY
An unusually graceful and skillfully carved kneeling monk resting on bare toes. This is a beautiful, serene piece that will add spirituality and calm to ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Giltwood Buddhist Apostles
Located in Chicago, IL
According to Buddhist tradition, the Buddha had two first Chief Disciples, Sāriputta and Moggallāna. Depictions of these apostles are often found along side Buddha statues on templ...
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19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Giltwood, Teak

Antique Burmese Hand-Carved Wood Seated Goat Sculpture from the 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century seated goat statue hand-carved in wood from Burma. This hand-carved statue depicts a goat, seated on his hind legs with his front legs pull...
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19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century Gold Asian Pair of Vintage Gilded Pinewood Architectural Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold-brown, vintage Asian pair of tall architectural elements made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, designed and produced by an unknown artist from Myanmar in good condition. The d...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Burmese Bronze Muscleman, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small bronze muscle man statue on a black wooden base. Measures: 9 1/2" high x 4" diameter base.
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1950s Neoclassical Vintage Burmese Sculptures

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Bronze

Tall Burmese Monk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A tall standing Burmese monk with flowing robes on lotus leaf. Attractive patina, shows it's age beautifully, Burma, circa 1880. BH421.
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1890s Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Lacquer, Teak

A Very Fine Burmese White Marble Buddha With Gold Leafing
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Burmese white marble sitting Buddha with gold leafing, refined detail, benevolent facial expression, white marble quality is superb.
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19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Marble

Mandalay Style Buddha With Royal Costume
Located in New York, NY
A Mandalay style alabaster and lacquer Buddha dressed in royal costume. Burma, c. 1850. BH454h
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19th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Alabaster

Early 20th Century Burmese Carving
Located in New York, NY
A very detailed and colorful Burmese carving of a woman with long knotted hair running down her back. This unusual piece is striking from every angle. B...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Teak

Antique Burmese Carved Lintel
Located in New York, NY
A nicely carved and mounted Burmese door lintel, c. 1900. BH414a
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Burmese Standing Buddha, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A robed Burmese Buddha standing on lotus leaf. Carved from one solid piece of teak wood. Almost 100 years old, with a serene and calming presence.  
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Teak

Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved and weathered seated monk holding prayer beads. This Burmese piece was donated to a Buddhist temple by the person named in the center...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Teak

Antique Karen Buddha
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Karen Buddha atop red pedestal with Buddhist scripture in Burmese characters. From Burma c. 1900. BH440a
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Wood

Monumental Burmese Ava Style Marble Head of the Buddha, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large carved, lacquered and gilt Ava style marble head of the Buddha, Burma (now Myanmar), 17th century. Originally part of what must have been a monumental Buddha...
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Mid-17th Century Antique Burmese Sculptures

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Marble

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