{"product_id":"antique-burmese-standing-buddha-alms-bowl-19th-century-77cm","title":"Antique Burmese Standing Buddha with Alms Bowl – 19th Century, 77 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 19th-century Burmese standing Buddha carved in hardwood, holding a black-lacquered alms bowl with both hands. The 77 cm figure is decorated with surviving gilding, lacquer relief and mirror-glass inlay and is associated with the late Konbaung and Mandalay traditions of Myanmar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe alms bowl\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centrally held bowl refers to the monastic practice of receiving alms and to the values of simplicity, discipline and non-attachment. This attribute distinguishes the sculpture from the more common standing Buddha images with open-hand gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMandalay carving and decoration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure combines a serene face and elongated standing posture with richly decorated robe borders. Mirror-glass elements are set into raised lacquer work, while worn gilding reveals red and dark underlying layers in areas of greater use and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with age-related cracking, wear to gilding and lacquer, small losses and surface variation. The black-lacquered bowl remains a prominent part of the composition. Please review all photographs as part of the condition description.\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 19th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Konbaung \/ Mandalay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved hardwood, lacquer, gilding and mirror glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alms bowl \/ patra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 77 × W 30.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 673\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361440907594,"sku":"673","price":575.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/antique-burmese-buddha-alms-bowl-19th-century-front.jpg?v=1787894317","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-burmese-standing-buddha-alms-bowl-19th-century-77cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}