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Statue of Crowned Buddha, Burma, 17th C.
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Pre 1700 item# 660111 (stock# 1-0446)
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AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 1750
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Statue of crowned Buddha, in royal attire, his hands in "bhumisparsa mudra" (taking the Earth as a witness of the veracity of his sayings), sitting cross-legged on a tall throne. A hole at the top of the crown suggests the presence originally of a finial, now gone, while a hole at the back means that the statue was held firmly in a niche via a tenon. Marble, with numerous remnants of the original pigments. Burma, 17th century. Height: 10 1/4" (26,5 cm). Despite chips in some areas ...click for details
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Statue of Buddha, Burma, 19th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 664214 (stock# 1-0452)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
Euros 1500
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Statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, his beautiful, slightly smiling face reflecting a profound inner serenity, standing on what must have been a round lotus throne, now missing. Wood, with large remnants of the original lacquering and gilding, and numerous glass inlays. Glass eyes. Burma, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 14 1/2" (37 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a tall custom wood stand which enhances its beauty. The stand itself is 8 1/4" (20,5 cm) high, so the whole sta ...click for details
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Important Head of Buddha, Thailand, 14th C.
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Pre 1700 item# 1087155 (stock# 1-0636)
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(0033) 6.70.73.32.84
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Head of Buddha surmounted by a flaming usnisa, its face reflecting a profound inner serenity. Bronze, with beautiful dark, reddish-green, slightly encrusted patina. Thailand, U-Thong style, 14th century. Height: 7" (17,7 cm). The head is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Right ear missing, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Sotheby's New York sale Sept. 1997, lot # 127.
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