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Mandalay Buddha in Teaching Mudra browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Southeast Asian:Sculpture: Pre 1920: item # 939452 Please refer to our stock # 10-42 when inquiring.
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| An early 20th century Mandalay Buddha, with hands in graceful dharmachakra, or teaching gesture, is finely carved of dense Burmese teak wood. Richness is added in the way the dark red lacquer, applied to the wood as an undercoating, shows subtly through light gilding. A most outstanding feature of this Buddha image is its peaceful and settled aura, which is compelling from every angle. The face is serene, with downcast eyes under sweeping brows, and full, slightly upturned lips. Loose draping on the robe contributes to the relaxed look of the figure. Understated edging on the robe is molded of thayo, thickened lacquer that dries to the hardness of teak, a technique expertly used by Burmese artisans for centuries. The Buddha sits in lotus position on a double lotus throne. This figure is in very good condition. Dimensions: height 12 ½” (31.8 cm), width 8” (20.3 cm), depth 5” (12.8 cm). | |||||||||||||||
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