Buddhistic objects - Myanmar/Burma

Southeast Asia / Thailand – Miniature votive stupa (Phra Chedi) in terracotta gilded with gold in four niches housing the Buddha in meditation Presentation & Iconography Rare votive Buddhist miniature of pyramidal shape representing a Phra Chedi (stupa/pagoda) sculpted in molded terracotta and gilded with gold leaf. Architectural structure: Resting on a stable square base, the structure rises in stepped registers up to the tapered conical finial crowned by a sacred knob. Four sacred niches: On each of its four faces, a vaulted niche houses a relief depiction of the Buddha seated in meditation (Dhyana Mudra or Bhumisparsha Mudra). Material & Finish: Made in dense baked clay with a dark-toned base, entirely covered with rich gold gilding in gold leaf that covers all architectural details. Technical characteristics Origin: Southeast Asia (Thai/Burmese style) Materials: Terracotta (baked clay), gold leaf gilding Height: 12.7 cm Base: 6 cm × 6 cm (square base) Weight: 207 g Overall condition: Fine antique condition. Gilding: Magnificent gleam of the gilding with slight rubbing marks and a natural patina from use at the angles and on the base. Structure: Very sound and dense terracotta, with no cracks or major chips.

Estimate:£251.27

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