Burmese soapstone buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with meditative facial expression, emphasized by the half-closed eyes which look downward.
Top of the head is a stupa-shaped "flame" or called usnisa, symbol of the realization of Nirvana or indicative of supreme knowledge.
A Pair of Burmese wooden crowned Buddhas, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes. Crowned buddha represents the Buddha's role as a universal sovereign.
These buddhas are sitting on bases, with calm expression, wearing elaborately carved dresses, coated with golden color.
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Burmese wooden nat riding on a swan, holding a book, wearing a crown and elegant dress, painted in golden color. Traces of original lacquer and painting remain in excellent condition.
Age: Burma, circa early 20th Century
Measurement: Width 22.5 C.M. / Height 36 C.M.
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Burmese metal two wrestling figure standing on a base with elegant gesture, and nice design on dresses.
Age: Burma, circa mid 20th Century
Measurement: Width 17.4 C.M. / Height 19.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to i ...click for details
Burmese munuscript ribbon used for wrapping the bible.
Age: Burma, circa early 20th Century
Measurement: Length 456 C.M. / Width 2.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos f ...click for details
Burmese munuscript ribbon used for wrapping the bible.
Age: Burma, circa early 20th Century
Measurement: Length 419 C.M. / Width 2.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos f ...click for details
Burmese munuscript ribbon used for wrapping the bible.
Age: Burma, circa early 20th Century
Measurement: Length 446.3 C.M. / Width 1.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos ...click for details
Burmese munuscript ribbon used for wrapping the bible.
Age: Burma, circa early 20th Century
Measurement: Length 494 C.M. / Width 1.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos f ...click for details
The two chief disciples of the Buddha are Moggallana and Sariputta. They are always depicted beside the Buddha.
Moggallana is known for his supernatural powers. Sariputta is famous for his profound wisdom.
Moggallana, sitting with both hands in adoration posture, appears on the left side of the Buddha while Sariputta, sitting with his hands placed on
his legs, is on the the Lord's right side.
