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Fabulous 18th C. Burmese Brass Praying Monk

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Fabulous 18th C. Burmese Brass Praying Monk

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Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay, ca. 18th century CE. A wonderful brass statue of a praying monk depicted kneeling with his hands together and head bowed. An ankle-length robe cascades down his body from his left shoulder, covering his left arm yet leaving his right bare, while he presents a tranquil visage of slender, downcast eyes beneath thick brows, a pointed nose, and petite, bowed lips held together. His round visage is flanked by a pair of naturalistic ears and capped with a short coiffure. He sits upon a lotus flower with a thick stem that would have likely been inserted into the ground or another statue and acted as a pedestal. Size: 2.2" L x 2.1" W x 4.2" H (5.6 cm x 5.3 cm x 10.7 cm); 7.2" H (18.3 cm) on included custom stand.

As is characteristic of Mandalay figures, this monk's downturned eyes are set far apart, his hairline runs from ear to ear, and his visage emanates tranquility. Mandalay style was influenced by the Thai and Arakan style as craftsmen from Thailand were brought to Burma in the mid-1700s in large numbers due to their paramount carving skills. These artisans developed their own unique style blending Ayutthaya and Arakan influences. A refined figure exemplifying Buddhist spiritual art!

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 1995 to 2010

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#168273

Condition

Some expected abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely seafoam green and russet patina.

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Fabulous 18th C. Burmese Brass Praying Monk

Name: Fabulous 18th C. Burmese Brass Praying Monk
SKU: 124522545
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,300 - $1,950

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Starting Price $600

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