Buddhistic objects - Myanmar/Burma
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South-East Asia (Thailand/Burma) – miniature votive stupa (Phra Chedi) in fired clay, fully gilded with gold leaf, dating to the 19th century, with a 6×6 cm square base, height 12.7 cm, and weight 207 g, in good antique condition with light wear.
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Southeast Asia / Thailand – Miniature votive stupa (Phra Chedi) in terracotta gilded with gold in four niches housing the Buddha in meditation
Presentation & Iconography
Rare votive Buddhist miniature of pyramidal shape representing a Phra Chedi (stupa/pagoda) sculpted in molded terracotta and gilded with gold leaf.
Architectural structure: Resting on a stable square base, the structure rises in stepped registers up to the tapered conical finial crowned by a sacred knob.
Four sacred niches: On each of its four faces, a vaulted niche houses a relief depiction of the Buddha seated in meditation (Dhyana Mudra or Bhumisparsha Mudra).
Material & Finish: Made in dense baked clay with a dark-toned base, entirely covered with rich gold gilding in gold leaf that covers all architectural details.
Technical characteristics
Origin: Southeast Asia (Thai/Burmese style)
Materials: Terracotta (baked clay), gold leaf gilding
Height: 12.7 cm
Base: 6 cm × 6 cm (square base)
Weight: 207 g
Overall condition: Fine antique condition.
Gilding: Magnificent gleam of the gilding with slight rubbing marks and a natural patina from use at the angles and on the base.
Structure: Very sound and dense terracotta, with no cracks or major chips.
Southeast Asia / Thailand – Miniature votive stupa (Phra Chedi) in terracotta gilded with gold in four niches housing the Buddha in meditation
Presentation & Iconography
Rare votive Buddhist miniature of pyramidal shape representing a Phra Chedi (stupa/pagoda) sculpted in molded terracotta and gilded with gold leaf.
Architectural structure: Resting on a stable square base, the structure rises in stepped registers up to the tapered conical finial crowned by a sacred knob.
Four sacred niches: On each of its four faces, a vaulted niche houses a relief depiction of the Buddha seated in meditation (Dhyana Mudra or Bhumisparsha Mudra).
Material & Finish: Made in dense baked clay with a dark-toned base, entirely covered with rich gold gilding in gold leaf that covers all architectural details.
Technical characteristics
Origin: Southeast Asia (Thai/Burmese style)
Materials: Terracotta (baked clay), gold leaf gilding
Height: 12.7 cm
Base: 6 cm × 6 cm (square base)
Weight: 207 g
Overall condition: Fine antique condition.
Gilding: Magnificent gleam of the gilding with slight rubbing marks and a natural patina from use at the angles and on the base.
Structure: Very sound and dense terracotta, with no cracks or major chips.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Object name
South-East Asia / Thailand – miniature votive stupa (Phra Chedi) in terracotta gilded with gold
Weight
207 g
Over 200 years old
Yes
Material
Terracotta (fired clay), gold leaf gilding.
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Height
12.7 cm
Indigenous object name
Great and superb model of a Buddhist stupa / pagoda
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
19th century
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