{"product_id":"large-burmese-mandalay-wooden-buddha-gold-leaf-inlaid-eyes","title":"c. 1850–1900 Burmese Mandalay Wooden Buddha – 62 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 62 × W 47 × D 42 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10.8 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved solid wood with original gold leaf over red lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1850–1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandalay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inlaid eyes, glass inlay and hand-engraved robe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis large Burmese Mandalay Buddha was carved by hand from solid wood and finished with gold leaf over a traditional red preparation layer. Inlaid eyes lend the calm face an attentive presence, while engraved robe patterns and irregular glass inlays reinforce the sculpture's handcrafted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive original gilding remains alongside natural wear, craquelure and exposed red lacquer on the face, hands and robe folds. The hollowed underside confirms traditional wood-carving construction rather than modern moulding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composed posture and restrained expression belong to the visual language of Buddhist devotional sculpture. Balance, stillness and clearly readable gestures allow the image to function both as a sacred object and as a focused sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved hand-carved solid wood with original gold leaf over red lacquer retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 10 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA c. 1850–1900 burmese mandalay wooden buddha with balanced display presence, combining its myanmar (burma) hand-carved solid wood with original gold leaf over red lacquer character with clearly readable sculptural detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361630830922,"sku":"419","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/circa-1850-1900-burmese-mandalay-wooden-buddha-gold-leaf-hand-detail-01.jpg?v=1787935253","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/large-burmese-mandalay-wooden-buddha-gold-leaf-inlaid-eyes","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}