{"product_id":"gilded-teak-burmese-standing-buddha","title":"Gilded Teak Standing Mandalay Buddha - Late 19thC","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gilded teak standing Mandalay Buddha from Burma crafted towards the end of the 19th century and the middle of the Mandalay period. This standing Buddha is made in the traditional way in carved and red lacquered teak wood with gilt finishing. He is in the iconic Mandalay style wearing traditional Burmese attire with painted glass eyes, his robes are inlaid with semi-precious stones. He stands on a lotus flower mounted on a modern black granite base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStanding in traditional Mandalay buddha form in samabhanga posture with his left hand holding his robe and his right hand forming the v\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eitarka \u003c\/span\u003emudra whilst holding the fruit of the myrobalan, a bitter medicinal fruit. The myrobalan fruit is often seen held by Mandalay Buddhas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \u003cem\u003euttarasanga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(robes of fully ordained Buddhist monks) hangs closed covering his arms and chest. The \u003cem\u003eantaravasaka \u003c\/em\u003e(a Buddhist undergarment) can be seen on the waist. The \u003cem\u003esanghati \u003c\/em\u003e(the outer robe hanging from the shoulder) falls in folds from his left shoulder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcluding Stand: 49.5 x 19 x 109 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluding Stand: 49.5 x 19 x 118 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Provenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original left hand has been replaced in the mid 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. There is some old damage to the left corner of the robe and general wearing of gilt conducive with age. Originally purchased in Hong Kong in 1970's and subsequently sold and purchased at auction in the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Burma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551009825077,"sku":"M751","price":1710.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M751Black.jpg?v=1789232821","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/gilded-teak-burmese-standing-buddha","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}