No. 94085795

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Bouddha 85 cm - 18th c. - Statue - Myanmar/Burma
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Bouddha 85 cm - 18th c. - Statue - Myanmar/Burma

Bouddha Début 18ème siècle Période Nyaung Yan Birmanie Cette grande sculpture en bois, avec des traces de laque rouge et des traces d'or est une œuvre impressionnante du début du 18e siècle. Mesurant 85 cm de hauteur et pesant 17 kg, elle présente une présence imposante et témoigne de l'habileté des artisans de l'époque. La sculpture montre le Bouddha dans la posture iconique du "Bouddha prenant la terre à témoin", un geste symbolique majeur où le Bouddha touche la terre avec sa main droite, appelant la Terre à témoigner de sa vérité et de son éveil. Cette position est souvent associée à l'illumination du Bouddha et représente un moment clé dans l'iconographie bouddhiste. Le bois utilisé est du teck. La statue aurait probablement été placée dans un temple ou un lieu de culte où elle aurait attiré l'attention des dévots. État de conservation : La sculpture est fortement érodé au niveau de la base. Elle a été restauré et surélevé par des morceaux de bois pour redresser la statue. Restauration au niveau de la flamme. Des traces de craquelures et les fissures sont visibles. Patine ternie. Cette perte de brillance est le résultat de l'usure, de l'exposition aux éléments et du vieillissement naturel du matériau. Provenance : ex collection belge

No. 94085795

No longer available
Bouddha 85 cm - 18th c. - Statue - Myanmar/Burma

Bouddha 85 cm - 18th c. - Statue - Myanmar/Burma

Buddha
Early 18th century
Nyaung Yan period
Burma

This large wooden sculpture, with traces of red lacquer and traces of gold, is an impressive work from the early 18th century. Measuring 85 cm in height and weighing 17 kg, it has an imposing presence and is a testament to the skill of the craftsmen of the time. The sculpture shows the Buddha in the iconic posture of "Buddha calling the Earth to witness", a major symbolic gesture where the Buddha touches the earth with his right hand, calling the Earth to bear witness to his truth and awakening. This position is often associated with the Buddha's enlightenment and represents a key moment in Buddhist iconography. The wood used is teak. The statue would probably have been placed in a temple or place of worship where it would have attracted the attention of devotees.

State of conservation: The sculpture is heavily eroded at the base. It has been restored and raised with pieces of wood to straighten the statue. Restoration at the flame level.
Evidence of cracking and splitting is visible. Patina dulled. This loss of shine is the result of wear, exposure to the elements and the natural aging of the material.

Provenance: ex Belgian collection

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