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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1800: Item # 1486989

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Abhaya Asian Antiques
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Powerful Buddha image from the Tai Lue ethnic group from the Burma, Lao, Thai border region AKA “Golden Triangle”. Superficially these “folk images” lack the grace and serenity of the urban classical styles, but speak more from the heart of the people, as personal devotional merit making acts. This piece dates to around the 18th century; the “waisted” pedestal is typical of this period. Incorporated into the style is the much loved “bhumiparsha“ mudra, with stylized lotus leaf base. The base has deteriorated, and the finial is missing- a reminder of the Buddhist principle of “anicca”: the transiency and impermanence of life”. H: 47cm/18.5in and W: 17cm/8in.