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Shan Folk Buddha with Inscription
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Pre 1800 item# 154386 (stock# 08-07)
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$500
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In Burma's remote villages, Buddha images displayed in temples and homes sometimes were the work of local artisans. The figures, created with great reverence, are humble and often quite appealing. This charming 18th century folk Buddha is from the Shan people, one of the numerous ethnic groups that make up Burma's devoutly Buddhist population. The image, carved from teak wood, was coated with several layers of black lacquer and then gilded, typical for Burmese carved wood figures. As a f ...click for details
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Reclining Mandalay Buddha
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Pre 1900 item# 143968 (stock# 39-04)
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The high crown, graceful hand position and body modeling of this 19th century Burmese Mandalay Buddha show strong Thai influence. This large lacquered and gilded carved wood image, which depicts Buddha passing into nirvana, rests on a wood pallet covered with deep red lacquer. Mandalay relief-moulded lacquer inset with bits of colored mica adorns the headband and body-hugging robe. The eyes are wide and realistic under upward sweeping brows, and the small mouth is upturned in a smile. This unusu ...click for details
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Mandalay Standing Buddha
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Pre 1900 item# 142931 (stock# 39-02)
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(203) 208-0771
$2900
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Nearly four feet in height, this 19th century Burmese Mandalay Buddha holds thw right hand in the varada gesture, which signifies fulfillment of all wishes, boon granting and charity. The Buddha holds a small fruit offering in the right hand and stands on a lotus throne. The figure is made of carved dense Burmese teakwood that was lacquered and then gilded. Dark red lacquer can be seen in areas where the gilding has worn off. Because Buddha images such as this were placed above eye-level on an a ...click for details
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Burmese Lacquer Betel Box
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Pre 1920 item# 137195 (stock# 57-68)
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(203) 208-0771
$590
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Luminous cinnabar-colored lacquer is paired with subtle intricate design on this early 20th century betel box from Burma. Fine black lines incised on the lacquer create a tortoise shell pattern, which is punctuated around the side and top of the deep lid with small astrological figures also drawn in black. The deep hatbox style lid fits snugly over the high-sided container, also covered with the tortoise shell design. Cylindrical boxes such as this, called kun-it, were used to store ingredients ...click for details
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