19C Wood Burmese "Maha Mun" Sculpture #BB19

CAT NO. BB19

The Burmese called this image Phaya Gyi which is Maha Muni.

Maha Myat Muni Pagoda is located southwest of the cultural city, Mandalay. The 4m high seated Maha Myat Muni Pagoda Image

Mahamuni Pagoda is actually older than the city of Mandalay itself. It was built in 1784, more than 70 years before the city's founding. It was constructed with the sole purpose of housing the revered Buddha image. The image was originally from the Rakine State but taken by the king when he conquered the area.

PERIOD: Early 19th century

HEIGHT IN INCHES: 36" (*91cm)
WIDTH / LENGTH: : 18" (45cm")
WEIGHT IN KILOS: OVER 10Klg

RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration,

expected day to day wear (see photos)

PRICE: US$56000.00

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