Gilded Burmese Standing Buddha from Mandalay - 19th Century Wall Art Being made from camphor wood

Being made from camphor wood

36 x 40 x 12  (wxdxh cms)

Doors of this reduced size are perfect for a pantry or to be used as wall art

used in India for the application of tika powder to a Hindu's forehead

Made as is the tradition with a mixture of seven metals

Gilded Burmese Standing Buddha from Mandalay - 19th Century Wall Art Being made from camphor woodThis unusual gilded teak standing Mandalay Buddha is from Burma and was crafted during the Mandalay period (1853 1948). This one dates to the late 19th century and is lacquer on teak wood decorated with coloured glass for a crown and eyes. It stands on a simple wood base. Buddha can be seen with a youthful expression wearing traditional Burmese attire with inlaid coloured glass decoration. This Buddha stands in the traditional standing Mandalay buddha