{"product_id":"large-burmese-shan-buddha-elephant-throne-wood-95cm","title":"Large Burmese Shan-Style Buddha on Elephant Throne – Wood, 95.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 95.5 × W 61 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved hardwood with lacquer, gilt decoration, glass\/mirror and shell inlay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burma \/ Myanmar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monumental Burmese Buddha in Shan style, seated above an unusual throne decorated with three elephants. The figure is carved from dense hardwood and retains shell-inlaid eyes, dark lacquer, gilt decoration and areas of glass or mirror embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture has a long material history: shrinkage cracks and older structural repairs are visible, together with later surface retouching in areas. These interventions are part of the object's condition and are described rather than concealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStable display condition with old repairs, shrinkage cracks, wear, lacquer loss and historic retouching consistent with its size and age.\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 carved hardwood with lacquer, gilt decoration, glass\/mirror and shell inlay retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour. The 22 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361458176330,"sku":"573","price":685.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/large-burmese-shan-buddha-elephant-throne-wood-95cm-close-up-detail-01.jpg?v=1787914024","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/large-burmese-shan-buddha-elephant-throne-wood-95cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}