This vintage Buddhist monk carved statue from Burma is a work of art. Its hand carved in wood with a gilded and rouge finish over a lacquered base. It features beautiful facial expressions and stylized rope in a seated praying position. The statue represents Sariputra an important Buddha disciple. The statue show wear, paint loss and cracks but are in good structural condition.

Found in Myanmar

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Specifications

• Material: Hand-carved wood with gilded and rouge finish over lacquered base
• Dimensions: 6"L x 7"D x 7.5"H
• Origin: Vintage; Burmese Buddhist carved and gilded wood Sariputra monk disciple figure temple sculptural tradition; carved gilded lacquered wood, Myanmar/Burma
• Era: Vintage
• Condition: Shows wear, paint loss and cracks; good structural condition; blemishes consistent with historical character
• Special Detail: Depicts Sariputra, an important disciple of Buddha, in a seated praying position; hand-carved in wood with gilded and rouge finish over a lacquered base; features beautiful facial expressions and stylized robe; shows wear and paint loss from generations of devotional use