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Hand Carved Shan Buddha. Fragment. Gilt. Wood. Late 18th Century. Burma

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The Shan States – a territorial part of Burma – developed their own distinct artistic style. During the 18th century, Shan Buddha sculpture became particularly sophisticated and elegant. Finely and realistically molded, the face exudes sweetness and serenity. The Shan States were created by the… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-6917
Provenance/Origin: Late 18th Century. Magok Monastery
Composition: Wood
Dimensions: 23" tall on stand x 9" at widest point x 4" deep. Wood stand base is 8" x 8"
Weight: 7.5 pounds
Price: $ 880.00 USD

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Handcarved Shan Buddha. Fragment. Gilt. Wood. 18th Century. Burma

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Though territorially part of Burma, the Shan States developed their own distinct artistic style. During the 18th century, Shan Buddha sculpture became particularly sophisticated and elegant. Finely and realistically molded, the face exudes sweetness and serenity. The Tai-Shan (Tai Yai) people are believed to have… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-8084
Provenance/Origin: Shan carving, 18th Century, monastery in Mogok Myanmar
Composition: Wood with gold gilt and blue paint
Dimensions: 7.25" tall x 2.75" wide x 2.0" deep
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Price: $ 385.00 USD

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Chiang Rung – styled Buddha Statue. 17/18th Century. Shan. Bronze. Northern Thailand. Laos.

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Typical of Northern Thai Buddhas, this stunning statue lacks many of the ornate designs seen in many Buddha statues as seen earlier and more recently. Simplicity is better because it allows followers to concentrate more on the spirituality aspect. Acquired 30 years ago in The golden… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-0069
Provenance/Origin: Northern Thailand. 17/18th Century
Composition: Bronze
Dimensions: 15" tall x 7" at widest x 3.5" deep
Weight: 8.5 pounds
Price: $ 1,175.00 USD

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Rare 18th Century Wooden Seated Shan Buddha. Mara Vijaya. Gold Gilt. Burma.

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A very special and rare find! The Tai-Shan people are believed to have migrated from Yunnan China. The Shan – who call themselves Tai – form one section of the large Tai ethnic group. They span from1315 to 1948. This particular Buddha is… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-7203
Provenance/Origin: Early 18th Century. Burma.
Composition: Wood (most likely teak). Lacquer. Gold gilt.
Dimensions: 18" tall x 10" wide x 6" deep
Weight: 7 pounds
Price: $ 2,100.00 USD

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Bronze 18th Century Shan Burmese Temple Buddha, Shan States of North Burma

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Detail: This statue is a museum quality late-18th Century Shan Buddha. The lines and features are a lot more refined compared to the 17th Century Shan Buddha that I am offering (search: 17th Century Bronze Shan Burmese). It has a gorgeous coloring and the detail is… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-1206
Provenance/Origin: Burma. Late 18th Century
Composition: Bronze
Dimensions: 7.75" tall x 4.5" widest at base
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Price: $ 575.00 USD

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Wooden 17th Century Shan Burmese Temple Buddha, Shan States of Northern Burma / Myanmar

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Detail: This unbelievable 17th Century Buddha is a classic Shan Buddha from the Shan States. The detail and coloring are superb and the iconography is accurate for a late 17th Century date. This Buddha sits on a throne in the Bhumisparsa mudra posture calling the earth to… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-3272
Provenance/Origin: Northern Burma. Shan States. Circa late 17th Century
Composition: Wood
Dimensions: Statue: 21" on base x 7.75" at widest. Museum Base: 8.5" tall x 5.5" wide
Weight: 5.25 pounds on base
Price: $ 1,875.00 USD

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17th Century Bronze Shan Burmese Buddha with some Gold Gilt Reesotericstuff.coming, Northern Thailand

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Detail: This statue is a museum quality mid-17th Century Shan Buddha with its “classic” style of simple lines and features. Much less “decorative” than the Buddhas of the late 18th and 19th Centuries. This particular Buddha was found buried in a temple garden in Mai Sai in… Continue reading →

Item Number: S-6681
Provenance/Origin: Mai Sai, Northern Thailand. Circa mid-17th Century.
Composition: Bronze
Dimensions: 8.25" tall x 3.75" at widest
Weight: 2.5 pounds
Price: $ 765.00 USD

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Alabaster Burmese Disciple Statue, Burma

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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 … 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: $ 920.00 USD

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