Gilt Teak Burmese Shan Buddha - Early 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes it's made in the classic

it's made in the classic style with contemporary lines

The doll is covered with a rich patina indicating many years of repeated use

Camphor Trunks were commonly produced as a set - one for the husband and one for the wife - and served as storage for garments

Mounted on a custom iron stand

With its subtly distressed surface and warm

Gilt Teak Burmese Shan Buddha - Early 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes it's made in the classicThis serene gilt Shan Buddha sits in bhumisparsha mudra, with his right hand touching the earth. This example is made from gilt black lacquered teak wood and crafted in the Shan style. This Buddha dates to the early 19th century. Bhumisparsha mudra and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The mudra is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee, fingers pointing to the ground. He sits here on his lotus