Gilded Burmese Standing Buddha from Mandalay - 19th Century Wall Art the shutter has its original

the shutter has its original iron hinges and latch and has been conserved and restored in our UK workshops

The Double Dorje is a symbol of harmony and being actively compassionate to others

The small door allowed for storage of money and valuables

Being made from camphor wood

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

Gilded Burmese Standing Buddha from Mandalay - 19th Century Wall Art the shutter has its originalThis 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