[Art Asiatique / Bouddhisme] Rare amulette votive / Statuette de Bouddha assis en bois laqué rouge - Statuette - Myanmar/Burma

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Rare votive amulet / seated Buddha sculpture in red lacquered wood with gilded gold leaf, dating to the 19th century to early 20th century Southeast Asia (Thailand/Myanmar), in good condition with dimensions 9.5 cm high, 4.7 cm wide, 2 cm thick and weighing 89 g.

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[Asian Art / Buddhism] Rare votive amulet / Seated Buddha statuette in red lacquered and gilded wood (Gilded & Red Lacquered Wood) – Southeast Asia (Thailand / Burma, 19th – early 20th century)

Votive amulet or statuette carved depicting a seated Buddha in meditation on an elevated pedestal, in front of a halo/mandorla worked in relief with vegetal or foliage motifs.

Subject: Seated Buddha in a meditative posture, hands joined in a prayer/devotion gesture (Anjali Mudra / Dharmachakra Mudra).

Material: Sculpted wood, covered with traditional red lacquer and highlighted with gold leaf gilding.

Provenance / Style: Buddhist art of Southeast Asia (Thailand / Shan / Burma).

Period: 19th century – early 20th century.

Dimensions
Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 4.7 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Weight: 89 g

Decoration & Gilding: Beautiful patina of use and age. The gilding shows authentic wear revealing the red lacquer underlayer on the back and base.

Construction: Very well preserved object, solid wooden structure with no major sculpture loss.

[Asian Art / Buddhism] Rare votive amulet / Seated Buddha statuette in red lacquered and gilded wood (Gilded & Red Lacquered Wood) – Southeast Asia (Thailand / Burma, 19th – early 20th century)

Votive amulet or statuette carved depicting a seated Buddha in meditation on an elevated pedestal, in front of a halo/mandorla worked in relief with vegetal or foliage motifs.

Subject: Seated Buddha in a meditative posture, hands joined in a prayer/devotion gesture (Anjali Mudra / Dharmachakra Mudra).

Material: Sculpted wood, covered with traditional red lacquer and highlighted with gold leaf gilding.

Provenance / Style: Buddhist art of Southeast Asia (Thailand / Shan / Burma).

Period: 19th century – early 20th century.

Dimensions
Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 4.7 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Weight: 89 g

Decoration & Gilding: Beautiful patina of use and age. The gilding shows authentic wear revealing the red lacquer underlayer on the back and base.

Construction: Very well preserved object, solid wooden structure with no major sculpture loss.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Carved wood, covered with traditional red lacquer (lacquer) and enhanced with gilding in the style
Title of artwork
[Art Asiatique / Bouddhisme] Rare amulette votive / Statuette de Bouddha assis en bois laqué rouge
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
9.5 cm
Width
4.7 cm
Depth
2 cm
Weight
89 g
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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