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STANDING BUDDHA PAGAN PERIOD
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Sculpture:
Pre 1492 item# 867373 (stock# 0007)
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anandapura
34 - 937779606
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STANDING BUDDHA
Height 79 cm – with base 96 cm
Copper alloy, crusty patina
Burma, Pagan 11th – 13th century - Metallographic Test available.
The Buddha is dressed with a tunic that reveals the shape of his rather feminine body and, over it, a veil that falls from the wrists forming rhythmic folds. His left hand holds the ribbon used to tie up the veil, and the right hand is in abhaya mudra, the gesture of protection and benediction. The head presents an ushnisha (the cranial protubera ...click for details
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AINU KNIFE
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Folk Art:
Pre 1900 item# 865971 (stock# 0077)
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anandapura
34 - 937779606
$ 460
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Japan, North and East of Yeso islands, South of Sajalin and the three Southern Kuriles
19th century or before
Length: 37 cm
Wooden carved handle and scabbard with several decorating motifs, dark patina from use. The bent blade is made from very sharp steel from a naginata blade.
Traditionally these knifes were given by the bride to the groom on their wedding day.
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