Beautifully Burmese carved marble seated figure of a young monk, he is sitting on his knees with his hands folded in his lap, lovely expression and attention to detail, black painted drapery, traces of red paint and gilt, Shan Period (18th century).
Size:21 1/2" high x 11 1/2" wide x 9" deep.
A classic Burmese bronze Buddha from the late 19th/early 20th century, with the simple, unadorned lines of the Ava Period, is softened with roundness in the face and body. The stepped throne, rather than the traditional diamond shape, also is rounded, adding to the settled, secure look of the figure. Legacies of the traditional Ava style also are seen in the well defined brow over lowered eyes, the slight smile, and a band separating hair and forehead. (See a very similar face on another bronz... Click for details
Burmese wooden and lacquer buddha decorated with gold leaves.
Age: Burmese, Shan period, 17th-18th Century
Measurement: Height 26.8 C.M. / Width 10.8 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Some expected degradation due to its age. Please refer to the enlargem... Click for details
Burmese wooden chest. The sides are inscribed with illustrations of deity figures from Hindu-Buddhist mythology and gilded relief decoration including floral scrolling and birds. All designs are created from "thayo," a Burmese technique done with a mixture of boiled lacquer and ash that closely resembles wood carving.
Burmese wooden disciple seated on red square base, painted with lacquer and gold leaves. The disciple's robe is decorated with colorful glass pieces and delicately carved as layers of pleat.
A complete set of Burmese wooden buddha and eight disciples seated on red square bases, decorated with colorful glass pieces, painted with lacquer and gold leaves.
Age: Burma, Mandalay period, 19th Century
Measurement:
Buddha - Height 24.6 C.M./ Width 17.8 C... Click for details
Naturally eroded Burmese wooden seated King/Crowned Buddha. The erosion would have caused by rains and winds to naturally make this piece become the piece of art.
Rare and large Burmese wooden reclining buddha, with meditative facial expression. Traces of original lacquer and gilding remain in good condition. The reclining Buddha represents the passing of the Buddha into nirvana after his death. It is very difficult to find large reclining buddha especially in perfect condition and excellent carving like this.
A pair of Burmese wooden disciple seated in adoration posture on square double lotus base, with serene face. Traces of original lacquer and gilding remain in good condition.