Antique Large Shan Buddha
Style
Shan (Tai Yai) Buddhist art, characterised by an elegant and serene treatment of the Buddha image. The figure reflects the distinctive regional aesthetic of the Shan States, combining refined proportions with the calm, devotional presence typical of traditional Shan sculpture.
Period
Late 19th Century, Shan States, Burma (Myanmar). The sculpture belongs to the Tai Yai artistic tradition of the Shan region, where Buddhist imagery played a central role in religious and cultural life.
Material
Wood.
Size
Height: 86 cm.
Provenance
Private Belgian collection.
Condition
Minor losses
 
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