Terracotta Statue - 12.5 cm
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Votive Buddha tablet, a terracotta amulet from Myanmar dating to the Ava Kingdom era over 200 years old, 8.5 cm wide, 12.5 cm high including the stand, 6 cm deep, unsigned, in good condition and sold with a stand.
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Votive Buddha Amulet
Kingdom of Ava
14th–16th century
Burma
Terracotta, lacquer and gold
8 cm x 6 cm x 1.7 cm in height excluding the base
12.5 cm in height with the base
Rare votive amulet depicting the Buddha seated, touching the earth as witness. The figure is backed by a triangular mandorla that frames the image, underscoring its sacred and protective character.
Made of terracotta covered with brown-black lacquer and gilt, this small image belongs to the Ava Kingdom tradition between the 14th and 16th centuries. These amulets were produced in large numbers to be laid in temple foundations, in stupas, or kept as objects of private devotion. They were believed to carry spiritual merit and protection.
The style is characteristic of early Burmese productions with a broad, serene face, half-closed eyes, restrained mouth, powerful shoulders, and compact volumes. Despite the simplicity of execution, the figure retains a strong presence thanks to its ample modeling and the frontal composition. The base is adorned with a frieze of stylized petals, evoking the lotus pedestal on which Buddha traditionally rests.
Condition:
The surface shows extensive traces of lacquer and ancient gilt, now heavily worn. Large areas where the terracotta reappears, natural crazing, and areas of loss testify to the object’s age and its prolonged devotional use. This wear gives the piece an especially authentic and expressive patina.
Object mounted on a black base.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection
Shipped with UPS and insured
Votive Buddha Amulet
Kingdom of Ava
14th–16th century
Burma
Terracotta, lacquer and gold
8 cm x 6 cm x 1.7 cm in height excluding the base
12.5 cm in height with the base
Rare votive amulet depicting the Buddha seated, touching the earth as witness. The figure is backed by a triangular mandorla that frames the image, underscoring its sacred and protective character.
Made of terracotta covered with brown-black lacquer and gilt, this small image belongs to the Ava Kingdom tradition between the 14th and 16th centuries. These amulets were produced in large numbers to be laid in temple foundations, in stupas, or kept as objects of private devotion. They were believed to carry spiritual merit and protection.
The style is characteristic of early Burmese productions with a broad, serene face, half-closed eyes, restrained mouth, powerful shoulders, and compact volumes. Despite the simplicity of execution, the figure retains a strong presence thanks to its ample modeling and the frontal composition. The base is adorned with a frieze of stylized petals, evoking the lotus pedestal on which Buddha traditionally rests.
Condition:
The surface shows extensive traces of lacquer and ancient gilt, now heavily worn. Large areas where the terracotta reappears, natural crazing, and areas of loss testify to the object’s age and its prolonged devotional use. This wear gives the piece an especially authentic and expressive patina.
Object mounted on a black base.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection
Shipped with UPS and insured
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Terracotta
Title of artwork
Tablette votive de Bouddha
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
12.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
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