{"product_id":"monumental-burmese-standing-buddha-gilt-teak-1880-1920","title":"Monumental Burmese Standing Buddha – Gilt Teak, ca. 1880–1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurma (Myanmar) | ca. 1880–1920 | Carved teak | H 166 × W 63 cm | 27 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis monumental standing Buddha is carved from solid teak and belongs to the late 19th- to early 20th-century Burmese sculptural tradition. At 166 cm high, it has the scale of a temple or monastic image and retains a striking combination of carved detail, dark historic lacquer and surviving traces of gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elongated body is wrapped in a richly carved robe whose folds and ornamental passages remain clearly legible despite extensive age-related wear. Areas of red ground are visible beneath the darker lacquer and surviving gilding, revealing the layered finishing process used on the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBurmese temple sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge wooden Buddha images were an important part of Burmese religious interiors. Teak was particularly valued for its durability and carving qualities. This figure shows affinities with the broader Mandalay-period sculptural tradition, but it is presented here conservatively without assigning it to a specific workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Buddha\u003c\/li\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid carved teak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic dark lacquer, red ground and traces of gold leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-part wooden construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 166 × W 63 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and age\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe teak has naturally moved and dried over time, producing shrinkage cracks and separations typical of large old wooden sculpture. There is extensive wear to the lacquer and gilding, along with losses, abrasions and darkened areas. These marks are visually important to the piece and have been retained rather than concealed by heavy restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts exceptional height makes this a particularly strong choice for collectors seeking a \u003cstrong\u003elarge antique Burmese Buddha\u003c\/strong\u003e with genuine architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361436647754,"sku":"717","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/monumental-burmese-standing-buddha-gilt-teak-front-view.jpg?v=1787860633","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/monumental-burmese-standing-buddha-gilt-teak-1880-1920","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}