{"product_id":"paar-antieke-birmaanse-boeddhabeelden-papier-mache-konbaung-1750-1825","title":"Pair of Antique Burmese Papier-Mâché Buddha Figures – Konbaung – ca. 1750–1825","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePair of Burmese Buddha figures from the Konbaung period\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma), Mandalay region\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1750–1825\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e ritual papier-mâché, lacquer and surviving gilding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFigure A: H 65.5 × W 31 cm – 3.5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\nFigure B: H 64.5 × W 30 cm – 4.0 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA rare devotional pair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two seated Buddhas belong to the Burmese ritual sculptural tradition of the late Konbaung period. Each figure reaches the right hand toward the earth in Bhumisparsha mudra, the gesture associated with the Buddha calling the earth to witness his enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share the same iconographic language but are individually made. Differences in the flame-shaped ushnisha, base and surface modelling give each sculpture its own identity while preserving the visual balance of the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePapier-mâché, lacquer and gilded surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bodies are built from lacquered papier-mâché over organic internal reinforcement, allowing substantial scale without the weight of solid wood. Their surfaces retain red and black lacquer, old gilding, wear from handling and mineral deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne figure retains an old export tag. The reverse of the second carries the later date inscription \u003cstrong\u003e19 05 51\u003c\/strong\u003e, which belongs to the later history of the object rather than its original date of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pair is accompanied by a Thai export licence. Earlier UV, microscopic and internal examination recorded the lacquer, gilding, patina and internal deposits. Both figures remain stable, with visible age-related wear, losses to lacquer and gilding, and localized surface damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58549956673867,"sku":"201","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/paar-antieke-birmaanse-boeddhas-papier-mache.jpg?v=1790000267","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/pair-antique-burmese-papier-mache-buddha-figures-konbaung-1750-1825","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}