18th Century, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Figure of Lady Holding Lotus

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 44.5 C.M. / Width 17.2 C.M. Conditi...

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 50.6 C.M. / Width 31.2 C.M. Conditi...

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 39.2 C.M. / Width 13.5 C.M. / Depth...

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 48.2 C.M. / Width 19.6 C.M. / Depth...

The special antique wooden Burmese Lotus Buddha is a truly extraordinary and sacred artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from wood and adorned with 24-karat gold gilding, this Buddha statue stands at 51 cm in height and measures 31.3 cm in width and 22.9 cm in depth. The gilded surface adds a radiant and opulent touch to the sculpture, enhancing its visual appeal and spiritual significance. Dating back to the 18th century, this Lotus Buddha is depicted in the Bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing the moment of enlightenment. The presence of a hollow space at the back of the base for storing relics adds to its special nature, making it a significant object of devotion and veneration. With a weight of 7.96 kgs, this special wooden Lotus Buddha is a treasured and valued piece. Originating from Burma, it carries the essence of Burmese craftsmanship and religious traditions. The beautiful expression on the Buddha's face adds to its charm and sacred aura. This antique Lotus...

The sculpture captures a moment of serene grace, as the woman delicately holds her hair with her right hand, exuding an air of elegance rarely found in similar works. What makes this piece particularly unique is its unusual coloration: unlike most terracotta figures, which typically exhibit reddish-brown tones, this figure has darkened over time to a striking grey-black-brown hue. This transformation occurred due to centuries of submersion in the mud of the Brantas River, where the natural elements enriched the statue with its distinct coloration (refer to the photos of discoveries during the extraction of other statues, as seen on pages 16-17 of the catalog). Originating from the Trowulan region in East Java, this handmaiden figure is documented on page 161 as figure number 28 in the Majapahit catalog and stands as a rare example of terracotta craftsmanship from this ancient civilization. The piece has been carefully studied and authenticated by Professor Agus Aris Munandar, a distinguished scholar in Indonesian archaeology. Professor Munandar, born in 1959, is currently the professor of Indonesian Archaeology at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta. His extensive research focuses on Hindu-Buddhist archaeology, iconography, and the ancient history of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. He served as a member of the Indonesian team of experts at National Cultural Heritage from 2015 to 2018 and previously held the role of Head of Institute and Research at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Indonesia. Now the head of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Indonesia, Professor Munandar has authored numerous articles and 19 books, many of which delve into Majapahit culture and artifacts, solidifying his reputation as a leading scholar in the field. This extraordinary figure is accompanied by a preface from Professor Massimo Vidale of the University of Padua, who offers invaluable insights into the significance of Majapahit terracotta...

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