• Monumental hand-carved wooden statue of a reclining Burmese Buddha, 160 cm long
  • Angled front view of the large Burmese Buddha statue with glass inlays and gold leaf
  • Angled front view of the large Burmese Buddha statue with glass inlays and gold leaf
  • Detail of the serene face and hand of the Burmese Buddha in Parinirvana posture
  • Back of the head of the reclining Buddha with the hand-stitched hair curls
  • The back of the large wooden Buddha statue with authentic carving marks and red lacquer
  • Side view of the hand-carved wooden Burmese Buddha in the specific Tuesday pose
  • Close-up of the detailed wooden headdress of the Burmese Buddha for Tuesday
  • Detail of the hand-carved wooden robe of the Burmese Buddha belonging to Tuesday
  • Detail of the manual woodworking of the supporting arm of the Burmese Buddha
  • Characteristic weathered gold leaf on the wooden Burmese Buddha statue for Tuesday
  • Slanted rear view of the solid wood Burmese Buddha for Tuesday
  • Detail of the hand-carved wooden feet and cushions of the Burmese Tuesday Buddha
  • Close-up of the grain and drying cracks in the authentic Burmese wood
  • Macro shot of the original glass inlay in the wooden robe of the Burmese Buddha
  • Full overview of the back of the wooden Burmese Buddha statue for Tuesday
  • Detail of the hand-carved wooden palm and fingers of the Burmese Buddha
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Hand-carved Reclining Buddha — Mid-20th Century XXL

Hand-carved Reclining Buddha — Mid-20th Century XXL

€1.475,00 EUR
€1.475,00 EUR
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MONUMENTAL BURMAN RELAXING BUDDHA — 160 CM Hand-Carved and Gilded Hardwood with Glass Inlay — Mid-20th Century

Bring a breathtaking piece of spiritual heritage into your home with this monumental Reclining Buddha. With an imposing length of 160 centimeters, this hand-carved masterpiece is of nearly life-size. The statue depicts the historical Buddha in the Parinirvana posture, the moment of transition to ultimate Nirvana. The serene facial features and the subtle smile radiate an unparalleled calm and peace.

CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DETAILS

This exceptionally large statue is crafted in the classic Burmese Mandalay style and hand-carved from a solid piece of hardwood. The robe features a beautifully decorated relief border inlaid with sparkling glass and mirror stones. The finish, with a traditional deep red lacquer base topped with gold leaf, creates a fascinating visual spectacle. Over the years, the gold on the raised parts has worn beautifully, allowing the warm red base to shine through.

CONDITION AND ORIGIN

Given its monumental size, the sculpture is in excellent vintage condition with an honest and weathered patina. There are a few light signs of age and drying cracks visible in the wood, which is typical of solid hardwood of this age and proves the authenticity of the piece. A museum-quality masterpiece for the serious collector.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Origin: Burma (Myanmar) Dating: Mid-20th century (circa 1950 to 1970) Material: Hand-carved hardwood, traditional red lacquer, gold plating, and glass inlay Iconography: Reclining Buddha (Parinirvana) Length: 160 centimeters Height: 36 centimeters Condition: Excellent vintage condition with beautiful patina

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