Ancient Asian Golden Buddha head in gold - Myanmar - 17th/18th century
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Description from the seller
Antique ceramic Buddha head from the 17th/18th century.
The eyebrows with a finely crafted curve and slight relief meet above a flat nose.
Almond-shaped eyes with partially open eyelids express a deep interiority.
The mouth with full lips sketches a slight smile. The ears with stretched lobes symbolize the royal origin of the historical Buddha.
The head is covered with small bumps. The usnisha (cranial protuberance), resembling a bun.
This Buddha's face is imbued with a great serenity.
Myanmar, 17th - 18th centuries
Gold leaf gilding - Very good condition - Enhanced by an elegant black wood base.
Dimensions: height 5.7 cm (height 8.7 cm with the base).
Provenance: Switzerland, G.V.E. gallery.
Previously: Private Swiss collection established in the 1980s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateAntique ceramic Buddha head from the 17th/18th century.
The eyebrows with a finely crafted curve and slight relief meet above a flat nose.
Almond-shaped eyes with partially open eyelids express a deep interiority.
The mouth with full lips sketches a slight smile. The ears with stretched lobes symbolize the royal origin of the historical Buddha.
The head is covered with small bumps. The usnisha (cranial protuberance), resembling a bun.
This Buddha's face is imbued with a great serenity.
Myanmar, 17th - 18th centuries
Gold leaf gilding - Very good condition - Enhanced by an elegant black wood base.
Dimensions: height 5.7 cm (height 8.7 cm with the base).
Provenance: Switzerland, G.V.E. gallery.
Previously: Private Swiss collection established in the 1980s.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Culture
Ancient Asian
Century/ Timeframe
XVIIème/XVIIIème Siècle
Name of object
Golden Buddha head in gold - Myanmar - 17th/18th century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Switzerland
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
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.
