Southeast Asian | Gilt Lacquered | Monk Statue | Circa 18th-19th Century

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Formerly held in a long-established estate collection in Manhattan, New York, USA.

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Hand-carved Burmese wooden monk statue, 18th–19th century, with gold leaf and red lacquer, kneeling in prayerful devotion.
360-degree rotating view of an antique Southeast Asian gilt-lacquered Buddhist monk statue dating to the 18th–19th century, featuring a kneeling figure with hands pressed together in prayer, serene facial features, and traditional monastic robes. The statue rests on a stepped red lacquer pedestal with inscriptions on the reverse. The video highlights the aged gold gilding, red lacquer finish, intricate sculptural details, and historical surface wear from multiple angles.
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Traditional Myanmar wooden monk sculpture depicting a kneeling figure in a devotional prayer pose.
Antique Southeast Asian Buddhist monk figurine featuring aged gold gilding and red lacquer decoration.
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Antique Myanmar Buddhist wooden statue featuring traces of lacquer inscriptions on its square pedestal base.
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  • Hand-carved Burmese wooden monk statue, 18th–19th century, with gold leaf and red lacquer, kneeling in prayerful devotion.
  • 360-degree rotating view of an antique Southeast Asian gilt-lacquered Buddhist monk statue dating to the 18th–19th century, featuring a kneeling figure with hands pressed together in prayer, serene facial features, and traditional monastic robes. The statue rests on a stepped red lacquer pedestal with inscriptions on the reverse. The video highlights the aged gold gilding, red lacquer finish, intricate sculptural details, and historical surface wear from multiple angles.
  • Antique Burmese Buddhist monk statue carved from wood with gold leaf and red lacquer, 18th–19th century.
  • Traditional Myanmar wooden monk sculpture depicting a kneeling figure in a devotional prayer pose.
  • Antique Southeast Asian Buddhist monk figurine featuring aged gold gilding and red lacquer decoration.
  • Hand-carved Burmese wooden monk statue with serene facial expression and traditional prayerful posture.
  • Historic Burmese Buddhist devotional sculpture depicting a kneeling monk on a square pedestal base.
  • Antique gilded wooden monk figure from Myanmar displaying intricate carving and traditional lacquer finishing.
  • Eighteenth–nineteenth-century Burmese Buddhist statue featuring a kneeling monk with hands positioned in prayer.
  • Southeast Asian Buddhist monk sculpture with weathered gold leaf, red lacquer highlights, and an aged wooden surface.
  • Traditional Burmese shrine figure depicting a kneeling monk with a peaceful expression and decorative pedestal.
  • Antique Myanmar Buddhist wooden statue featuring traces of lacquer inscriptions on its square pedestal base.
  • Hand-carved Southeast Asian Buddhist devotional figure with preserved gilding, natural patina, and traditional monastic attire.
Hand-carved Burmese wooden monk statue, 18th–19th century, with gold leaf and red lacquer, kneeling in prayerful devotion.
360-degree rotating view of an antique Southeast Asian gilt-lacquered Buddhist monk statue dating to the 18th–19th century, featuring a kneeling figure with hands pressed together in prayer, serene facial features, and traditional monastic robes. The statue rests on a stepped red lacquer pedestal with inscriptions on the reverse. The video highlights the aged gold gilding, red lacquer finish, intricate sculptural details, and historical surface wear from multiple angles.
Antique Burmese Buddhist monk statue carved from wood with gold leaf and red lacquer, 18th–19th century.
Traditional Myanmar wooden monk sculpture depicting a kneeling figure in a devotional prayer pose.
Antique Southeast Asian Buddhist monk figurine featuring aged gold gilding and red lacquer decoration.
Hand-carved Burmese wooden monk statue with serene facial expression and traditional prayerful posture.
Historic Burmese Buddhist devotional sculpture depicting a kneeling monk on a square pedestal base.
Antique gilded wooden monk figure from Myanmar displaying intricate carving and traditional lacquer finishing.
Eighteenth–nineteenth-century Burmese Buddhist statue featuring a kneeling monk with hands positioned in prayer.
Southeast Asian Buddhist monk sculpture with weathered gold leaf, red lacquer highlights, and an aged wooden surface.
Traditional Burmese shrine figure depicting a kneeling monk with a peaceful expression and decorative pedestal.
Antique Myanmar Buddhist wooden statue featuring traces of lacquer inscriptions on its square pedestal base.
Hand-carved Southeast Asian Buddhist devotional figure with preserved gilding, natural patina, and traditional monastic attire.
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Southeast Asian | Gilt Lacquered | Monk Statue | Circa 18th-19th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Southeast Asia, likely Burma (Myanmar)
Material: Hand-carved wood with gold leaf and red lacquer finish
Period: 18th–19th Century

Description

This finely crafted statue depicts a kneeling Buddhist monk in prayer, a traditional representation of devotion and humility in Buddhist culture. Figures such as this were often placed in temples or private shrines, serving as symbols of respect for monastic life and the teachings of the Buddha. Carved from wood and finished with a combination of gold leaf and red lacquer, the monk’s serene expression and prayerful posture embody tranquility and spiritual dedication. The figure rests on a square pedestal base, which retains traces of traditional Burmese lacquer inscriptions, adding to its authenticity and historical resonance.

Features

- Kneeling monk in a prayerful, meditative pose

- Original gold leaf gilding with red lacquer highlights

- Square pedestal base with lacquer inscriptions

- Serene facial expression symbolizing humility and devotion

- Compact yet elegant size for shrine or display use

Cultural Significance

In Burmese Buddhist tradition, statues of monks reinforced the values of devotion, humility, and discipline. Such figures reminded practitioners of the importance of monastic life and served as intermediaries of merit in ritual practice. Their placement in shrines or temples highlighted the deep reverence for those who dedicated themselves to the Buddhist path, making them both devotional objects and cultural symbols.

Condition

The statue retains much of its original gilding and lacquer, with expected areas of fading and surface wear consistent with age. The aged patina enhances its authenticity and character, while the structure remains solid and well-preserved, making it an exceptional example of Burmese devotional art.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 3 in

Age (Approximate)

150–250 years old

Provenance 

Formerly held in a long-established estate collection in Manhattan, New York, USA.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Southeast Asia, likely Burma (Myanmar)
Material: Hand-carved wood with gold leaf and red lacquer finish
Period: 18th–19th Century

Description

This finely crafted statue depicts a kneeling Buddhist monk in prayer, a traditional representation of devotion and humility in Buddhist culture. Figures such as this were often placed in temples or private shrines, serving as symbols of respect for monastic life and the teachings of the Buddha. Carved from wood and finished with a combination of gold leaf and red lacquer, the monk’s serene expression and prayerful posture embody tranquility and spiritual dedication. The figure rests on a square pedestal base, which retains traces of traditional Burmese lacquer inscriptions, adding to its authenticity and historical resonance.

Features

- Kneeling monk in a prayerful, meditative pose

- Original gold leaf gilding with red lacquer highlights

- Square pedestal base with lacquer inscriptions

- Serene facial expression symbolizing humility and devotion

- Compact yet elegant size for shrine or display use

Cultural Significance

In Burmese Buddhist tradition, statues of monks reinforced the values of devotion, humility, and discipline. Such figures reminded practitioners of the importance of monastic life and served as intermediaries of merit in ritual practice. Their placement in shrines or temples highlighted the deep reverence for those who dedicated themselves to the Buddhist path, making them both devotional objects and cultural symbols.

Condition

The statue retains much of its original gilding and lacquer, with expected areas of fading and surface wear consistent with age. The aged patina enhances its authenticity and character, while the structure remains solid and well-preserved, making it an exceptional example of Burmese devotional art.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 3 in

Age (Approximate)

150–250 years old

Provenance 

Formerly held in a long-established estate collection in Manhattan, New York, USA.

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