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Very difficult to find! This camphor hand carved statue is from a private home in Chengdu, in the Sichuan Province. It was probably carved in the middle- to late-1900s. It came to me through a reputable antique dealer who I have known for years. The…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-0632
- Provenance/Origin: Chengdu. China. Private home. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Camphor wood, paint, gilt
- Dimensions: 22" tall with halo x 9.75" at widest point x 7" deep
- Weight: 10.5 pounds
- Price: $ 645.00 USD
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A recently excavated 18th Century Shan period disciple sitting on a wire/wood base. These statues are commonly found along the walls of temples. This is an authentic piece and very rare. . . . especially in this perfect condition. Charcoal or chalk were…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-4443
- Provenance/Origin: Burma, 18th Century
- Composition: Alabaster
- Dimensions: 12.5" on stand; 10" disciple alone
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $ 860.00 USD
