[Art Asiatique / Bouddhisme] Rare amulette votive /...

[Asian Art / Buddhism] Rare votive amulet / Seated Buddha statuette in red lacquered and gilded wood (Gilded & Red Lacquered Wood) – Southeast Asia (Thailand / Burma, 19th – early 20th century) Votive amulet or statuette carved depicting a seated Buddha in meditation on an elevated pedestal, in front of a halo/mandorla worked in relief with vegetal or foliage motifs. Subject: Seated Buddha in a meditative posture, hands joined in a prayer/devotion gesture (Anjali Mudra / Dharmachakra Mudra). Material: Sculpted wood, covered with traditional red lacquer and highlighted with gold leaf gilding. Provenance / Style: Buddhist art of Southeast Asia (Thailand / Shan / Burma). Period: 19th century – early 20th century. Dimensions Height: 9.5 cm Width: 4.7 cm Depth: 2 cm Weight: 89 g Decoration & Gilding: Beautiful patina of use and age. The gilding shows authentic wear revealing the red lacquer underlayer on the back and base. Construction: Very well preserved object, solid wooden structure with no major sculpture loss.

Estimate:£125.63

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