19th Century Alabaster Burmese Buddhist Statue

In the Style of

Buddha / Buddhism

Origin

Myanmar (Burma)

Period

19th Century

Materials

Stone Alabaster

Dimensions

W.	7 in;	H.	22 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	17.78 cm;	H.	55.88 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

1800

Description

A Burmese Alabaster sculpture of a Buddhist Monk devotee, Buddha. This posture is called Namaskara mudra, or Anjali mudra and is the gesture of greeting, prayer, adoration, and is also associated with thankfulness. The carving is subtle and refined with graceful details softened through time.
Solid, weighing 26 pounds. Burma, 19th century.

Styles / Movements

Asian, Modern, Religious

200 Lex Booth Number

Dealer Reference Number

KTL1451

Incollect Reference Number

347140