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Standing Buddha, carved in solid wood on a lotiform base, Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay period, early 20th century.
The posture is natural, with a serene face and a slight smile. The eyes are made of glass, adding a very present, realistic dimension to the work.
The wood is lacquered and gilded, richly decorated with glassware. The Awakened One holds his monastic robe (uttarasanga) in his left hand. In his right hand, he holds the fruit of the myrobolan tree, an allusion to Buddha's healing powers.
A very fine example from the collection, one of the best preserved.
Provenance: Estate of dealer and collector Claude de Marteau.
Sold with certificate of provenance
H 148 cm x W 66 cm x D 23 cm (including base)
Base H 17 cm x W 28 cm x D 23 cm
The Mandalay Buddha is generally regarded as the 19th-century Burmese interpretation of Buddhism. Buddha statues like this one are often depicted as youthful, with an open, benevolent facial expression. His garments are richly decorated with flowers and scrolls in the thayo technique and inlaid with mirrored glass.
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Ref: IRGC8DBS7O
| Style | Asian Arts (Wood carvings of Asian Arts Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Wood carvings 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Myanmar |
| Length (cm) | 66 |
| Height (cm) | 148 |
| Depth (cm) | 23 |
| Weight (Kg) | 23 |
| Materials | Gilded wood |
| Internal reference | 7257 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 4020, LIÈGE, Belgium |
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