BURMA, 19th century - Lot 250

Lot n° 250
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400 - 600 EUR
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BURMA, 19th century - Lot 250
BURMA, 19th century A carved and polychrome teakwood sculpture depicting Prince Gautama, seated in the lalitasana posture on a cylindrical base. The figure is shown at the moment of his renunciation, holding in both hands a blade with which he cuts off his long braid. The face, with its delicate features and slight smile, is framed by large, elongated ears; he is dressed in a princely costume accented with green, red, and gold polychrome. The base bears partially erased inscriptions. Height: 72 cm (Cracks on the face and base). Provenance: private collection assembled in the 1990s.
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