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THB18th C. Monumental Burmese White Alabaster Buddha
Lot 68a
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Artemis Fine Arts
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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Explore a world of classical antiquities and ethnographic masterpieces, with treasures from every corner of the globe. Discover Egyptian relics, Greek and Roman artifacts, Etruscan elegance, Near Eastern wonders, and Asian heritage. Marvel at Pre-Columbian marvels, Native American artistry, African tribal expressions, and Oceanic cultural gems. Spanish Colonial legacies, Russian craftsmanship, and a spectrum of fine and visual arts await, offering a captivating journey through history and artistry, connecting cultures across time. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com
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Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay region, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A magnificent white alabaster Buddha statue, large in scale, seated on a lotus pedestal in the dhyanasana position. One hand holds a stupa-shaped pot, while the other touches the earth in the bhumisparsha mudra. Resting upon his head is an ornate makuta-style headdress crown, with wing-like flames extending from the sides. The crown serves as a symbol of the Buddha's supreme spiritual authority while also reflecting the ruling class's sovereignty over worldly power. In Burma, alabaster and marble are referred to as "sagyin," quarried from a mountain range north of Mandalay. The pure white alabaster from these quarries is particularly prized for its smooth texture and luminous quality, making it ideal for sacred depictions of the Buddha- and the white is also the perfect canvas for pigment- and indeed, remains of a red pigment are visible on the surface. Size: 31" L x 14" W x 38" H (78.7 cm x 35.6 cm x 96.5 cm)
This style of crowned Buddha is sometime reffered to a Jambupati style. King Jambupati was an arrogant and powerful ruler who sought to assert his dominance over all other kings. To humble him, the Buddha manifested a magnificent jeweled palace and appeared seated on an elaborate throne, adorned in royal regalia before the king. Witnessing the Buddha's supreme grandeur, Jambupati was overcome with awe and realized the insignificance of worldly power. Humbled, he renounced his arrogance, accepted the Buddha’s teachings, and eventually became a devoted follower.
Please note that this item is heavy/oversized. Please inquire about shipping prior to bidding.
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
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#192446Repaired and restored. The upper half of the remaining flame /wing protrusion on the right side restored with new material. Ushnisha spire is also restored from new material with black epoxy / mortar around the base where it was reattached. Loss to left half of wing. Some softening to details and weathering from exposure to elements. Remains of red pigments on the surface. Lovely alabaster coloration!Condition
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