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Antique 19th Century Burmese Standing Buddha Statue – Giltwood with Alms Bowl (77 cm)

Antique 19th Century Burmese Standing Buddha Statue – Giltwood with Alms Bowl (77 cm)

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This authentic, monolithic Burmese Buddha statue from the 19th century (late Konbaung Dynasty) is a beautiful example of the classic Mandalay style. Hand-carved from a single block of tropical hardwood, the statue depicts the Buddha in a standing iconography, holding a centrally placed, deep-black lacquered alms bowl (Patra) with both hands. Despite its age and the natural presence of some historical cracks in the wood, the statue retains a graceful and impressive appearance.

Historical Finish & Patina

The statue's surface displays the authentic 19th-century layers in their full glory:

  • Gilding: The hand-applied 24-carat gold leaf has worn away in high-contact areas, revealing the deep, mineral cinnabar-red primer and the black Thit-si lacquer layer underneath.
  • Glass Inlays: The 'Pata' forehead band and the ornate borders of the 'civara' robe are richly embellished with hand-cut mirror glass tesserae (Hmankazi), skillfully embedded in Thayo lacquer relief.

Specifications

  • Style: Classic Mandalay Period / Late Konbaung Dynasty (19th Century)
  • Material: Monolithic tropical hardwood, original lacquer and glass inlays
  • Dimensions: Height 77.0 cm | Width 30.5 cm
  • Feature: Holding a centrally placed, black lacquered alms bowl (Patra)
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