Pyu, Burma Gold Buddha. 6th-9th century AD. 6.8 cm height.
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Buddha statue from the Pyu culture in Burma, dating to the 6th–9th century AD, made of gold, about 9 cm long and 8.59 g, with a repaired condition and provenance from a private collection in Ghent, Belgium, including an authenticity certificate and a Spanish export license.
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Description from the seller
Buddha.
Pyu, Burma, 6th-9th century AD.
Gold.
9 cm length, 8.59 grams.
PROVENANCE: Private collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.
CONDITION: Repaired
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
Translated by Google TranslateBuddha.
Pyu, Burma, 6th-9th century AD.
Gold.
9 cm length, 8.59 grams.
PROVENANCE: Private collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.
CONDITION: Repaired
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Seller's Story
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeology based in Barcelona with more than fifteen years of experience. Specialized in classical art, Egyptian art, Asian art and pre-Columbian art. It guarantees the authenticity of all its pieces. It participates in the most important art fairs in Spain, such as Feriarte, as well as in fairs abroad, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
All the pieces are sent with an Export Permit issued by the Spanish Ministry of Culture.
We are quick to ship via DHL Express or Direct Art Transport.
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Culture
Pyu, Burma
Century/ Timeframe
6th-9th century AD
Name of object
Buddha. 6th-9th century AD. 6.8 cm height.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Repaired
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
