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Vintage red and black lacquered Buddha sculpture, Burma
Seller: Business seller€3,000Offer from €2,700
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Product description
Crowned Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudra, red and black lacquer, Burma (Myanmar), 19th century.
Its large ear cabochons reflect the Shan or Ava style. The entire piece is covered with Thayo technique decoration.
The Burmese Thayo technique is obtained by mixing lacquer with wood ash, then using the mixture to roll thin strands. These strands are then decoratively glued to the sculpture and painted.
H 77 CM X D 25 CM X W 30 CM.
Provenance: Personal collection of art dealer Claude de Marteau.
This piece was displayed in his office.
Sold with certificate of provenance.
https://www.thecdmcollection.be/
Specifications
ConditionGoodOrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight77 cmWidth30 cmDepth25 cm