Sitting Gilt Teak Mandalay Buddha - Ca 1910 Material - Burr Elm 235 excl lugs x 8

235 excl lugs x 8

Perfect for hanging in a kitchen

The style of this piece has European influences from the traders visiting the area at the time and the carving depicts Indian peacocks with Grecian vases and fruit

The table retains exquisite hand-carved floral detailing along its apron

Panels like this were used as dovecotes for allowing birds entry and exit to and from buildings

Sitting Gilt Teak Mandalay Buddha - Ca 1910 Material - Burr Elm 235 excl lugs x 8This sitting Buddha is an excellent example of the Mandalay style. This sitting Mandalay Buddha is made in the traditional way from carved teak wood which is then red lacquered and gilt finished. This Buddha dates to the middle of the Mandalay period, circa 1910. The Mandalay period was between 1853 1948 and ended with Burmese independence from The British. Buddha here has beautiful detailing with painted glass eyes and robes inlaid with precious