{"product_id":"antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-teak-glass-1880-1920","title":"Antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha – Gilt Teak \u0026 Glass, ca. 1880–1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact antique Burmese Mandalay Buddha carved in teak and decorated with thayo lacquer work, mirror-glass inlay and surviving gilding. Dating to around 1880–1920, the seated figure measures 27 cm high and retains decoration around both the front and reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Mandalay style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is represented in bhumisparsha mudra, with the right hand lowered toward the earth. The refined facial expression, tiered robe decoration and glittering glass details are characteristic of Burmese devotional sculpture associated with the Mandalay tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWood, lacquer and glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is carved in teak with raised lacquer decoration and small mirror-glass elements. Worn gilding reveals darker lacquer layers beneath, producing a naturally varied historic surface. The decorated reverse makes the piece suitable for viewing from multiple angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with age-related surface wear, small losses, cracking and wear to gilding and glass. The underside retains an old red lacquer surface and hand-working marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1880–1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teak, lacquer relief, mirror glass and gilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bhumisparsha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 27 × W 20.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 508\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361442513226,"sku":"508","price":975.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-teak-27cm-front-view.jpg?v=1787893505","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-mandalay-buddha-gilt-teak-glass-1880-1920","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}