Mandalay Gold Leaf Temple Buddha 47 cm
Authentic 19th-century Mandalay temple Buddha, carved from hardwood and richly decorated with original 24 kt gold leaf over lacquer and hand-set glass and shell inlays. Examined with UV and microscopy to confirm natural age, traditional materials and period craftsmanship.
Object examined with UV fluorescence and digital microscopy. Hardwood core joined using hand-forged iron pins. Original 24 kt gold leaf applied over traditional Burmese lacquer base. Natural craquelure, oxidized recesses, and dust retention consistent with mid-19th-century temple use. Inlaid eyes of natural shell with original black lacquer. Hand-cut colored glass inlays set into lacquer recesses.
Period: ca. 1850–1870
Height: 47 cm
Retail valuation (1stbuddha): €4.500 – €6.500
Mandalay Gold Leaf Temple Buddha 47 cm
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This authentic Mandalay temple Buddha (Konbaung Dynasty, ca. 1850–1870) is carved from dense tropical hardwood and decorated using the traditional Burmese lacquer-gilding technique. The gold surface consists of hand-beaten 24 kt gold leaf applied over a natural lacquer base, producing a rich and brilliant finish characteristic of Mandalay workshop production in the mid-19th century.
Hand-cut glass and shell inlays add jewel-like highlights across the robe, reflecting the opulent style of royal and temple patronage in Mandalay. The inlaid eyes combine natural shell with original black lacquer backing, confirmed under UV light and microscopy.
Structural analysis reveals hand-forged iron pins joining the wooden sections, deep oxidation inside the core, and dust-filled recesses consistent with genuine ritual temple use. No modern restoration materials were observed.
Material: Hardwood with 24 kt gold leaf over lacquer; natural shell and glass inlays
Origin: Mandalay, Myanmar
Period: ca. 1850–1870 (Konbaung Dynasty)
Height: 47 cm
Provenance: Private collection Europe
Condition: Authentic and stable age-related wear consistent with long-term devotional use
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