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9th C. Burmese Sandstone Stele of Buddha
9th C. Burmese Sandstone Stele of Buddha
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Description
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Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Pyu region, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A sandstone fragment of a serene Buddha carving with arched brows and downcast eyes over slightly smiling lips. The figure is framed by a serpentine or leaf-shaped mandorla, and the full stele likely depicted Buddha in a seated, meditative pose. The Pyu city states in modern day Myanmar, were connected by sea trade routes and heavily influenced by Indian culture- by the 4th century Buddhism had largely replaced Hinduism as the primary religion. The mandorla (prabhamandala) symbolizes a cobra hood or giant Naga, from the serpent king Muchilinda, rising behind Buddha protectively. Size: 6.5" W x 8.7" H (16.5 cm x 22.1 cm)

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Provenance: Private West Hollywood, California, USA collection; ex-important private collection, London, UK

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#177338
Condition
Fragment of a larger piece as shown with chips and losses. Age and exposure expected wear to surface, otherwise in good condition. The base is pierced for potential mounting.
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9th C. Burmese Sandstone Stele of Buddha

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Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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