Antique wooden Burmese Buddha shrine
Nr. 3672-39

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha shrine, Mandalay period, front view with glass panels

Wooden Burmese Buddha shrine in Mandalay style, three-quarter view showing right side

Burmese wooden shrine, Mandalay period, side view with gilded frame and glass window

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha shrine, rear view showing the plain wooden back panel

Wooden Burmese Buddha shrine, side view with glass panel, gilded carving and red platform

Burmese wooden Buddha shrine, Mandalay period, three-quarter view with glass walls

Antique wooden Burmese shrine, angled view highlighting the red top and gilded edging

Top edge detail of the shrine showing gilded corner, inlays and red-painted surface

Detail of the red top and corner moulding with worn gilded finish

Door frame detail with small metal ring handle and gilded decoration

Interior detail showing the red-painted base and textured back panel behind the glass

Close-up of the gilded door stile with inset strips and a metal latch pin

Detail of the glass panel edge and gilded lower moulding with visible wear

Base corner detail with gilded carving, red-painted surface and inset strips

Detail of the gilded base band and one leg of the wooden shrine

Close-up of a red-painted leg with gilded corner ornament and wear

Front base detail with gilding and small inset accents along the band

Detail of the side base showing cross-shaped ornament, gilded surface and red leg

Top-down detail of the red surface and worn gilded edge on the wooden shrine

Wooden Burmese Buddha shrine, underside view showing the wooden bottom and legs

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Antique wooden Burmese Buddha shrine
Nr. 3672-39

€ 425

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Details:

Material : wood
49,8 cm high
35,3 cm wide and 26 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
19th century
Weight: 4,37 kgs
Originating from Burma (Myanmar)

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Description

This antique wooden Burmese Buddha shrine stands at 49.8 cm tall, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship from the Mandalay period of the 19th century. It features intricate detailing and is gilded with 24-karat gold, highlighting the rich artistic heritage of Burma, now known as Myanmar. The shrine is not only a decorative piece but also serves as a sacred space for worship, reflecting the significant role of Buddhism in Burmese culture.

Historically, Mandalay became a center for Buddhist art and architecture during the latter part of the 19th century. This shrine exemplifies the era's devotion to spiritual and artistic expression, often adorned with vibrant colors and elaborate designs. The glass panel and finely detailed carvings invite contemplation and reverence, making it a treasured artifact for both collectors and practitioners of Buddhism.

Weighing 4.37 kg and measuring 35.3 cm in width and 26 cm in depth, this shrine exemplifies the robust construction typical of its time, designed to withstand the test of time while honoring the spiritual essence it embodies. This piece not only preserves the artistry of a bygone era but also serves as a reminder of the cultural and spiritual lineage that has shaped modern Myanmar.

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