Buddhist Monk Sculpture Large, Burma ca Late 19th Early 20th Century

Buddhist Monk Sculpture Large, Burma ca Late 19th Early 20th CenturyBuddhist Monk Sculpture Large, Burma ca Late 19th Early 20th Century The very ornate intricate style of carving is referred to as Mandalay Style. Mandalay is the economic Centre of upper Burma and considered the Centre of Burmese culture. It is also known for its fine gold and silver crafts, wood and marble carving, making bronze Buddha image, silk thread weaving and ancient tapestry. Monk shown standing on a lotus pedestal, having both carved and

• Buddhist Monk Sculpture Large, Burma ca Late 19th Early 20th Century
• The very ornate intricate style of carving is referred to as Mandalay Style.
• Mandalay is the economic Centre of upper Burma and considered the Centre of Burmese culture. It is also known for its fine gold and silver crafts, wood and marble carving, making bronze Buddha image, silk thread weaving and ancient tapestry.
• Monk shown standing on a lotus pedestal, having both carved and applied details with blue finish throughout and red finish on portions of garments; constructed in segments and joined by pegs, having painted wood base
• Measurements: Height, 30 inches; Width,  13 1/4 inches;  Depth, 5 1/4 inches
• Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000
• Exhibitions: Art Center of Battle Creek, 'The Faces of Buddha', April 7-27, 2019
• Condition: Good to Fair, overall moderate wear consistent with age, material and normal use; repairs; missing a finger; areas of deterioration and finish thinning / loss throughout; stress cracks following wood grain and areas of separation in original seams; chip to end of nose; dirt / debris accumulation