Stone Ava Shakyamuni Buddha Head - 17th / 18th Century Desks 3 seater: W180 x D55

3 seater: W180 x D55 x H98cm

Lacquered Teak Candle Stick From Rajasthan - Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe

shrine-like panel framed by a dense mandaliya-style border of flowers and beadwork

these would make great planters as well as desk tidies and storage pots

Stone Ava Shakyamuni Buddha Head - 17th / 18th Century Desks 3 seater: W180 x D55This serene Shakyamuni Buddha head is Burmese and sculpted from solid stone & lacquered with a dark reddish brown lacquer. Mounted on a simple black lacquered stand, this Buddha head dates to the 17th or early 18th century and crafted in the earlier Ava style. He has benevolent downward looking eyes and delicate smile. His smooth hair is topped by a long ushnisha (), symbolising wisdom & enlightenment. References: Similar examples have sold at auction