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THB18th C. Burmese Brass Praying Monk
Lot 85
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Nov 11, 2021
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Join us for a very special auction featuring art & artifacts from East to West, North to South, and everywhere in between - with one small thing in common - size! Everything in this auction is approximately 6 inches or less - perfect for that last bit of shelf space in your curio cabinet! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay, ca. 18th century CE. A wonderful brass statue of a praying monk depicted kneeling with his hands together and head bowed. An ankle-length robe cascades down his body from his left shoulder, covering his left arm yet leaving his right bare, while he presents a tranquil visage of slender, downcast eyes beneath thick brows, a pointed nose, and petite, bowed lips held together. His round visage is flanked by a pair of naturalistic ears and capped with a short coiffure. He sits upon a lotus flower with a thick stem that would have likely been inserted into the ground or another statue and acted as a pedestal. Size: 2.5" L x 1.9" W x 4.2" H (6.4 cm x 4.8 cm x 10.7 cm); 7.2" H (18.3 cm) on included custom stand.
As is characteristic of Mandalay figures, this monk's downturned eyes are set far apart, his hairline runs from ear to ear, and his visage emanates tranquility. Mandalay style was influenced by the Thai and Arakan style as craftsmen from Thailand were brought to Burma in the mid-1700s in large numbers due to their paramount carving skills. These artisans developed their own unique style blending Ayutthaya and Arakan influences. A refined figure exemplifying Buddhist spiritual art!
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168274Some expected abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely seafoam green and russet patina.Condition
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