BIRMESE MANDALAY BOEDDHA Southeast Asian art - Statue - Thailand (No reserve price)
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An authentic Mandalay-style seated Shakyamuni Buddha sculpture, hand-carved from solid wood with traditional gilding and inlaid colored glass and mirror stones, depicting the Bhumisparsha mudra, of Thai origin, with dimensions 26 cm wide, 36 cm high and 20 cm deep, weighing 3.5 kg, in good antique condition with gilding wear.
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Bring serene calm, deep spiritual power, and Eastern grandeur into your interior with this museum-quality Mandalay Buddha.
Offered is a stunning, authentic sculpture of a seated Shakyamuni Buddha, rendered in the iconic and highly sought-after Mandalay style from Burma (Myanmar). The statue depicts the Buddha at the crucial moment of his enlightenment. With his right hand he touches the earth in a serene gesture (Bhumisparsha mudra), calling the earth to witness his steadfastness and spiritual victory.
Guaranteed authentic handwork
As beautifully shown in the detail photo of the underside, this statue is entirely hand-carved from a single solid block of wood. The authentic tool marks and natural drying cracks in the base attest to traditional craftsmanship. The robe features graceful relief lines and is inlaid with colored mirror and glass stones.
Specifications & Details
Style / Origin: Mandalay style, Burma (Myanmar)
Mudra: Bhumisparsha mudra (earth witness)
Material: Solid hand-carved wood, traditional lacquer, gold leaf and inlaid colored glass
Base: Authentic hand-carved wooden base
Condition: Good antique condition with a beautifully lived-in character and original wear to the gilding.
Bring serene calm, deep spiritual power, and Eastern grandeur into your interior with this museum-quality Mandalay Buddha.
Offered is a stunning, authentic sculpture of a seated Shakyamuni Buddha, rendered in the iconic and highly sought-after Mandalay style from Burma (Myanmar). The statue depicts the Buddha at the crucial moment of his enlightenment. With his right hand he touches the earth in a serene gesture (Bhumisparsha mudra), calling the earth to witness his steadfastness and spiritual victory.
Guaranteed authentic handwork
As beautifully shown in the detail photo of the underside, this statue is entirely hand-carved from a single solid block of wood. The authentic tool marks and natural drying cracks in the base attest to traditional craftsmanship. The robe features graceful relief lines and is inlaid with colored mirror and glass stones.
Specifications & Details
Style / Origin: Mandalay style, Burma (Myanmar)
Mudra: Bhumisparsha mudra (earth witness)
Material: Solid hand-carved wood, traditional lacquer, gold leaf and inlaid colored glass
Base: Authentic hand-carved wooden base
Condition: Good antique condition with a beautifully lived-in character and original wear to the gilding.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Thailand
Material
Glass, Gold, Wood
Title of artwork
BIRMESE MANDALAY BOEDDHA Southeast Asian art
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Bronze, Brown, Gold, Green
Condition
Fair condition
Height
36 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
3.5 kg
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