A Burmese altar in Petersburg, New York.
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1. 18th or early 19th Century Black Lacquer Buddha. Burma. 24". Formed of layers of lacquer, giving it a very soft humane quality. He is seated on an elaborate tiered throne in the earth toucing position with downcast eyes and a serene smile. The throne is inlaid with several hundered glittering mirrors. Very slight traces of gilding remain. SOLD. |
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2. 17th Century Ava Buddha. Teak Wood, 18". Solid teak, lacquered and gilded and inlaid with mirrors. He is seated in the earth touching postition in recognition of his victory over Mara. SOLD. |
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3. 12th Century Stone Head of a Bodhisattva. Burma, Pagan Period. 15 1/2" high; 19" on the stand. A sandstone head of a Bodhisattva with a wonderful smile. $5,000. |
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4. 15th Century Khmer Buddha. Cambodia. 7", bronze. In the earth touching position, a simple statue from an unusual period in Khmer art. Also with some damage to the base in the back, visible in the photo. $1,500. |
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5. 18th Century Bronze Buddha. Shan period, Burma. 9 1/2". Seated with downcast eyes on a high, waisted lotus throne in the earth touching mudra. He has a high usnisa topped by a tall thin lotus finial and wears a simple, etched robe. Wonderful all-over green patina. SOLD. |
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6. 19th Large Lacquer Shan Buddha. Burma. 34" (86 cm.) high, 22" (56 cm.) wide. Unusual Buddha, formed of layers of lacquer with no wood, colored with cinnabar, then gilded and inlaid with mirrors. Wonderful smile. $2250. |
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7. 18th Century Shan Buddha. Burma. 12 1/2" (31.5 cm) high. Bronze, seated in bhumisparsa on a high waisted lotus throne. With simple etching on his robes and the seat of his throne. $1650. |
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8. Large Gilded Buddha. 18th Century, Burma or Cambodia. 36 1/2" tall. Wood with gilt. Seated on a multi-tiered lotus throne set with colored and mirrored glass. $2,750. |
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