• Antique hand-carved teak Jambupati Buddha from the 18th century, Ava period, with original white stucco gesso skin.
  • Rare crowned Burmese Buddha with historical Thayo lacquer paste ornaments along the robe lines
  • Crowned Jambupati Buddha in a seated position, carved from a solid monolithic core of Burmese teak.
  • Sacred monastery altar statue with a broad, robust base and a weight of 4 kilos from Myanmar
  • Back of the antique wooden Buddha with the original weathered and cracked chalk gesso layer.
  • Detail of the head of the Buddha with the asymmetrical erosion on the ushnisha skull knobs and remnants of the royal crown.
  • Close-up of the face with deep, dry age-related craquelé and characteristic flaking in the mineral pigments.
  • Detail of the elegantly raised right hand in the Vitarka mudra of teaching and spiritual discussion
  • Close-up of the discreetly consolidated right hand, preserving the historical teak structure.
  • Macro shot of the three-dimensional Thayo reliefs and authentic red pigment residues on the robe.
  • Frontal close-up of the face with the thick, deeply cracked white gesso skin and the serene facial expression
  • Three-quarter profile view of the Buddha head showing the layered stratigraphy of ancient pigments and the organic lime crackle.
  • Close-up from the side of the raised right hand in the Vitarka mudra with clear age-related wear and reflection of the wood grain.
  • Close-up of the back of the skull showing the asymmetrical erosion on the golden ushnisha beads and exposed dark teak wood.
  • Entire underside of the solid teak base with the original black Thit-si lacquer seal and a thick, dry grey-white mineral dust crust.
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Antique teak Jambupati Buddha statue Burma 18th century 40cm
$1,103.00 USD
$1,103.00 USD
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Physical Dimensions & Status

Height: 40.0 cm  |  Width: 35.0 cm  |  Mass: 4.0 kg (Solid Burmese Teak)

Unique item — once sold, definitively not available again. This monumental temple altar statue (40 cm) is a one-time, museum-quality find of international auction level, originating directly from a historic monastery in Myanmar (Burma). No second example of this specific masterpiece exists worldwide.

Bring the deep, transcendent atmosphere of an ancient Burmese monastery altar into your living space. This extremely rare interior piece combines royal sovereignty with spiritual wisdom and serves as an exclusive eye-catcher for the absolute connoisseur.

  • ✓ Authentic antique: 100% verified sacred masterpiece from the 18th century (Ava / Inwa period, approx. 1750–1820)
  • ✓ Museum iconography: Rare crowned Jambupati Buddha in the intellectual Vitarka Mudra
  • ✓ Untouched structure: Carved from a solid, monolithic core of antique Burmese teak (4 kg)
  • ✓ Unique ornamentation: Featuring hand-applied, three-dimensional Thayo lacquer paste reliefs
  • ✓ Honest collector's condition: Completely original gesso skin with a professionally stabilized hand (virtually invisible)
  • ✓ Worry-free delivery: Worldwide, fully insured and secure art transport shipping
  • ✓ Assurance: Includes official certificate of authenticity from 1stbuddha

The Spiritual Power: The Crowned Jambupati & The Mudra of Wisdom

This impressive teak masterpiece tells the sacred story of the Buddha manifesting in his royal, celestial form (Jambupati) to teach the arrogant King Jambupati humility and true spiritual sovereignty:

  • The Vitarka Mudra (The Gesture of Teaching): The elegantly raised right hand forms the Vitarka Mudra. This sacred gesture symbolizes the transmission of the Buddha-dharma, intellectual discussion, and the spreading of pure spiritual light. It brings an energy of wisdom, clarity, and deep contemplation into the space.
  • Royal Teak Ornamentation: Along the hem of the robe, beautiful, raised Thayo lacquer paste scroll ornaments are visible. The asymmetrical erosion on the crown and ushnisha reveals the deep, weathered soul of the ancient Burmese hardwood. This contrast between royal splendor and the transience of time gives the statue breathtaking aesthetic layering.
  • A Monumental Anchor: With its wide, robust base (35 cm) and a pure weight of no less than 4 kilograms, this object exudes a monumental, unwavering tranquility that immediately sets the tone in any high-end design or gallery interior.

Forensic Analysis: An Untouched Masterpiece of Time

The absolute authenticity and pristine historical status of this 18th-century monastery statue are undeniably proven by the layered stratigraphy of its forensic markers:

  • Ancient Stucco Gesso Skin: The exterior of the statue is covered with the original, thick white gesso chalk layer. This surface exhibits a beautiful, widespread organic craquelure pattern and characteristic age-related flaking—the inimitable fingerprint of centuries of natural dehydration.
  • Historical Consolidation: Consistent with its great age and the natural working of antique teak wood, the raised right hand was expertly and extremely discreetly stabilized (glued) in the past. This consolidation is aesthetically almost invisibly executed and ensures the structural integrity of the masterpiece for centuries to come, without affecting its authentic appearance.
  • Original Thit-si Lacquer Seal: The underside of the solid teak base is historically completely sealed with traditional black Thit-si tree lacquer. This lacquer layer is covered with a thick, dry, gray-white mineral mold and dust crust, attesting to decades of undisturbed residence on a sacred monastery altar.
  • No Modern Restorations: Apart from the necessary stabilization of the hand, any form of modern art resin, industrial retouching, or recent repainting is entirely absent. The visible exposure of the deep wood core on the cranial knots proves the pure, honest collector's condition of this top piece.

Specifications

  • Chronology: 18th Century (Ava / Inwa period, approx. 1750–1820)
  • Origin: Myanmar / Burma (Ex-Monastery Altar)
  • Iconography: Crowned Jambupati Buddha in seated posture with the Vitarka Mudra
  • Material: Solid, monolithic antique teak core (Ultra-Dense Spec)
  • Finish: Original stucco gesso with Thayo lacquer paste reliefs and red pigment remnants
  • Height: 40.0 cm
  • Width: 35.0 cm (Robust, wide base)
  • Weight: 4.0 kg (Net mass)
  • Condition: Museum Grade / Top-Tier Masterpiece (100% forensically verified; hand historically discreetly consolidated, otherwise untouched)