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Seated Monk with Prayer Beads

About the Item

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 of the red base. BH432.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: bh4321stDibs: 1310119724197
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