Early Shan Wooden Buddha Statue ca. 1700–1800, Burma (Myanmar)
Hand-carved Shan wooden Buddha statue from Burma, dating to ca. 1700–1800. The sculpture shows deep natural aging, mineralised surface layers, original pigment residues and no modern restorations. Provenance supported by an old UK export seal. H 42 x W 23.5
Validation Report
This validation report confirms the findings based on museum-grade analytical methods, including UV inspection, macro and micro analysis and internal cavity assessment.
Material: tropical hardwood, heavily eroded
Technique: hand-carved Shan Buddhist sculpture
Period: ca. 1700–1800
Region: Shan / Burma (Myanmar)
Condition: naturally aged temple image with original pigment residues and no modern interventions
1stbuddha retail valuation: €3,500 – €6,500
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Early Shan Wooden Buddha Statue ca. 1700–1800, Burma (Myanmar)
Description
This early Shan wooden Buddha statue from Burma (Myanmar) dates to ca. 1700–1800 and is carved from tropical hardwood that has undergone extensive natural aging. The surface retains fragmented remains of original polychromy, visible under UV as organic yellow and mineralised white responses. The internal cavity shows collapsed fibres, salt crystals and centuries-old erosion typical for pre-industrial Southeast Asian temple wood.
The facial modelling, elongated crown, seated posture and simplified robe lines correspond to early Shan traditions, predating the later Mandalay refinements. No modern fillers, coatings or toolmarks are present. An old UK export seal indicates mid-20th-century export of a piece that was already antique at that time.
This sculpture represents an authentic historical devotional object with strong character, age and presence.
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