18th C. Burmese Wood Praying Buddhist Monk Finial
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Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A lovely carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist monk in a devotional pose, kneeling upon a lotus flower, the remain of the stem protruding downward. This praying monk was likely displayed in conjunction with a large statue of the Buddha in a temple or shrine. The surface has a lovely aged and weathered patina from over the ages. Size: 8" L x 3.25" W (20.3 cm x 8.3 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010
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#178242
Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A lovely carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist monk in a devotional pose, kneeling upon a lotus flower, the remain of the stem protruding downward. This praying monk was likely displayed in conjunction with a large statue of the Buddha in a temple or shrine. The surface has a lovely aged and weathered patina from over the ages. Size: 8" L x 3.25" W (20.3 cm x 8.3 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178242
Condition
Figure is perhaps a fragment from a larger piece, with old break to lotus stem. Stable pressure fissure on top of head. Abrasions and chips to petals and shoulder / arm of figure. Losses to pigment and dark surface patina.
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18th C. Burmese Wood Praying Buddhist Monk Finial
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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