Antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple
Nr. 3619-7

Antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple with glass front and gilded frame, full front view

Wooden Burmese Buddha temple shrine in three-quarter view, showing the glass side panel

Antique Burmese Buddha temple with open front, three-quarter view showing the red wooden base inside

Burmese wooden Buddha temple shrine, side view with gilded border and glass side panel

Rear view of the wooden Burmese Buddha temple, showing vertical planks and wear marks

Side panel of the Mandalay-period Burmese Buddha temple, with gilded carving and silver-toned backplate

Wooden Burmese Buddha temple shrine with glass panels and embossed frieze, three-quarter view

Detail of the gilded top frame with floral and diamond motifs beside the glass panel

Corner detail of the gilded canopy with punched border patterns above the glass front

Interior corner of the shrine with red wood framing and silver-toned embossed back panel

Detail of the gilded vertical frame with scrolling ornament and an iron peg

Detail of the lower corner with gilded mounts, nail heads, and the red wooden foot

Close-up of the gilded lower frieze with diamond band, rosettes, and aged patina

Detail of the left foot with gilded scrollwork and a flower rosette on the corner panel

Detail of the gilded corner moulding by the glass, showing wear and small cracks

Detail of the red inner post with gilded edge and a protruding metal peg

Detail of the silver-toned embossed back panel with repeating floral motifs inside the shrine

Close-up of the embossed silver-toned backplate pattern, showing texture and highlights

Detail of the base edge with gilded moulding and red-brown wood, angled top view

Underside view of the antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple shrine, showing construction and feet

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Antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple
Nr. 3619-7

€ 850

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Details:

Material : wood
75 cm high
66 cm wide and 43 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
19th century
Originating from Burma (Myanmar)

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Description

This antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple, dating back to the 19th century, reflects the intricate craftsmanship and deep spiritual significance found in Burmese culture. Standing 75 cm tall, with a width of 66 cm and a depth of 43 cm, this temple is expertly gilded with 24-karat gold, accentuating its historical and aesthetic value.

Originating from Myanmar, an area renowned for its rich Buddhist heritage, this temple encapsulates the Mandalay style, characterized by ornate detailing and a profound reverence for Buddhist iconography. The exquisite carvings represent not only artistry but also embody the spiritual path of enlightenment that Buddhism teaches. Temples like this were traditionally used as shrines to house sacred relics and images of the Buddha, creating a serene space for worship and reflection.

The temple's design includes elaborate patterns and motifs that are emblematic of Burmese artistic traditions, showcasing the skilled woodwork that has been crafted for generations. This piece serves not just as an architectural structure but as a historical artifact, representing the spiritual and cultural landscape of a country that has been shaped by its devotion to Buddhism over centuries. Adding this remarkable temple to your collection offers a glimpse into the profound history and artistry of Myanmar.

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