19th Century Alabaster Burmese Buddhist Statue
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Description
A Burmese Alabaster sculpture of a Buddhist Monk devotee, Buddha. This posture is called Namaskara mudra, or Anjali mudra and is the gesture of greeting, prayer, adoration, and is also associated with thankfulness. The carving is subtle and refined with graceful details softened through time.
Solid, weighing 26 pounds. Burma, 19th century. -
More Information
In the Style of: Buddha / Buddhism Origin: Myanmar (Burma) Period: 19th Century Materials: Stone Alabaster Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1800 Styles / Movements: Modern, Religious, Asian Dealer Reference #: KTL1451 Incollect Reference #: 347140 -
Dimensions
W. 7 in; H. 22 in; D. 5 in; W. 17.78 cm; H. 55.88 cm; D. 12.7 cm;
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