{"product_id":"antieke-birmese-staande-mandalay-boeddha-verguld-114-5-cm","title":"Monumental Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Gilt Wood with Glass Mosaic – c. 1890–1920 – 114.5 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonumental Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 114.5 × W 29 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-carved wood, black lacquer, gilding and coloured mirror\/glass inlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1890–1920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e right hand Abhaya; left hand lowered\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonumental standing Buddha from the Burmese Mandalay tradition, richly lacquered and gilded. The long robe is exceptionally elaborate, with raised ornament and rows of green, red and pale mirror or glass inlay. The raised right hand forms Abhaya mudra, the classic gesture of protection and reassurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExecution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gilded face has the serene, refined modelling associated with Mandalay sculpture. Dense hair curls, elongated earlobes, a slender silhouette and richly framed robe panels create the presence of a substantial temple image. The figure stands on a decorated lotus base above a separate black plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with visible age-related wear. The black lacquer and gilding show natural rubbing and local losses; many glass inlays remain, with scattered small losses and signs of use. The aged surface contributes strongly to the historic character of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58678088040779,"sku":"830","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/burmese-standing-mandalay-buddha-front.jpg?v=1790944032","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-burmese-standing-mandalay-buddha-gilt-114-5-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}