A Tall Carved Burmese Parcel-Gilt Wooden Figure of Buddha, Burma, 17th Century

Lot #1467 - A Tall Carved Burmese Parcel-Gilt Wooden Figure of Buddha, Burma, 17th Century

Auction House:

Leonard Joel
Sale Name:

The Graham Geddes Antiques Relocation Auction
Sale Date:

21 Mar 2015 ~ 11am
Lot #:

1467
Lot Description:

A Tall Carved Burmese Parcel-Gilt Wooden Figure of Buddha, Burma, 17th Century
standing tall on a lotus pedestal, with one arm raised to chest in the 'abhaya mudra', signifying protection, and the other lowered in the 'varada mudra' as a gesture of blessing and charity. The body covered with an even reddish-brown lacquer, with gilding richly applied to the face, robes and feet, 194cm high (natural cracks consistent with age)
Provenance:

Ex Private Collection, Melbourne; Originally from the Paung township in the state of Mon
Estimate:

A$3,000 - 4,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Unclassified

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.