{"product_id":"antieke-birmese-tempeldiscipel-19e-eeuws","title":"Antique Burmese Temple Disciple - 19th Century Konbaung Dynasty - Hand-carved Teak Wood","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #d8d1c2;padding:25px;color:#222;line-height:1.8;font-family:Georgia, serif;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8a6d3b;margin-top:0;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eA 19th-Century Burmese Temple Disciple in Prayer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present this exceptional devotional artwork: a 19th-century Burmese monk figure from the renowned Konbaung dynasty. This statue, which presumably represents one of the Buddha's foremost disciples, embodies the essence of the Ava or Shan style. The object is a tangible remnant of Myanmar's rich spiritual history.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Meaning\n\nThe disciple is depicted in a kneeling devotional posture, hands clasped in the Anjali Mudra in front of the chest. This posture represents absolute humility and spiritual devotion. The monk rests on a classically stylized lotus throne base, an iconographic detail that emphasizes the spiritual sublimity of the subject.\n\nMaterial \u0026 Patina\n\nThe sculpture is masterfully carved from a single solid block of antique teak (Tectona grandis). The finish is executed using the refined white-see method: a complex build-up of authentic black lacquer topped with original, hand-applied gold leaf. The condition is sublime and completely unrestored. The natural 'soft wear' on the friction points subtly reveals the black lacquerwork beneath the gold leaf, bearing witness to a centuries-old history. On the underside, the original manual chisel marks and the bone-dry, weathered teak wood are visible – irrefutable proof of authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19th century, Konbaung Dynasty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBurma \/ Myanmar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHand-carved teak, black lacquer, gold leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e27.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e800 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\nThis object is an investment in history. For the collector of high-end Asian art, this sculpture constitutes not merely a decorative element, but a spiritual anchor point that adds tranquility, authority, and historical depth to any interior.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57539713696075,"sku":"655","price":485.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-birmese-monnik-19e-eeuw.jpg?v=1781008228","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/ancient-burmese-temple-disciple-19th-century","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}