Wood - Myanmar - Late 20th century





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This lot comprises two hand-carved wooden Buddha sculptures in Burmese Mandalay style, with dark and gold lacquer and coloured glass inlay, from Myanmar in the second half of the 20th century; one is a Buddha head on a black wooden base and the other depicts the reclining Parinirvana Buddha.
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Lot of 2 Burmese Mandalay-style Buddha statues – Hand-carved wood & gilded lacquer – Myanmar – Second half of the 20th century
Beautiful decorative set of two hand-carved wooden Buddha sculptures in the characteristic Burmese Mandalay style. Both objects are made from solid wood, finished with traditional dark lacquer paste and provided with a gold-colored lacquer coating. The robes and headpieces are finely decorated with inlaid colored glass stones.
• Buddha head: Mounted on a sleek, modern black wooden pedestal with a metal pin. Total weight including pedestal: 1295 grams. Height is 24 cm, width 12 cm and depth 13.5 cm.
• Reclining Buddha: Depicted in the serene Parinirvana pose. The underside shows the authentic, hand-made tool marks of the woodworker.
Specifications:
• Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
• Period: Vintage, second half of the 20th century
• Material: Wood, lacquer, glass inlay
• Condition: In good vintage condition with normal age- and wear-related spots on the lacquer, which contribute to the authentic appearance. See photos for an accurate impression.
Will be carefully packed and sent by insured mail.
Lot of 2 Burmese Mandalay-style Buddha statues – Hand-carved wood & gilded lacquer – Myanmar – Second half of the 20th century
Beautiful decorative set of two hand-carved wooden Buddha sculptures in the characteristic Burmese Mandalay style. Both objects are made from solid wood, finished with traditional dark lacquer paste and provided with a gold-colored lacquer coating. The robes and headpieces are finely decorated with inlaid colored glass stones.
• Buddha head: Mounted on a sleek, modern black wooden pedestal with a metal pin. Total weight including pedestal: 1295 grams. Height is 24 cm, width 12 cm and depth 13.5 cm.
• Reclining Buddha: Depicted in the serene Parinirvana pose. The underside shows the authentic, hand-made tool marks of the woodworker.
Specifications:
• Origin: Myanmar (Burma)
• Period: Vintage, second half of the 20th century
• Material: Wood, lacquer, glass inlay
• Condition: In good vintage condition with normal age- and wear-related spots on the lacquer, which contribute to the authentic appearance. See photos for an accurate impression.
Will be carefully packed and sent by insured mail.

