Antique 19thC Burmese Mandalay Gilt Wood Monk Statues Pair Sariputta Moggallana For Sale

Antique 19thC Burmese Mandalay Gilt Wood Monk Statues Pair Sariputta MoggallanaItem Specific FieldCorrect ValuePrimary MaterialWood (Teak Wood of OriginSoutheast Asia (Burma / Myanmar)Country of OriginMyanmar (Formerly Burma)(Fixes the \"China\" error)Style/PeriodMandalay Period (Late 19th Century)Age1850-1899ColorGold / Gilt / Brick RedFeaturesHand-Carved,ThayoLacquer Relief,Hman-zi Shwe-chaGlass Inlays📝 Detailed DescriptionTitle:Antique Pair of Burmese Mandalay Style Gilded & Jeweled Wood Disciple Statues (19th Century)Item Overview:
Up for sale is a stunning, historically significant matching pair of hand-carved, gilt-wood Burmese temple statues from the late 19th-century Mandalay period. These figures traditionally representSariputta and Moggallana, the two chief male disciples of the historical Buddha. Each figure is expertly sculpted from a single block of wood, displaying the classic kneeling posture with legs tucked gently to one side—one figure posed in an attentive listening posture, and the companion in a prayerful stance.Artistry & Finish:
The surface is prepared with an authentic brick-red lacquer foundation base, covered entirely in traditional genuine gold leaf (shwe-cha). The borders of their monastic robes are intricately detailed with thick, raisedthayolacquer relief work, heavily embedded with colorfulhman-ziglass fragments and small mirrored elements designed to catch light elegantly.Dimensions:

• Left Figure:Approximately 8\" (W) x 8.25\" (D) x 9.5\" (H)
• Right Figure:Approximately 9.5\" (W) x 9.25\" (D) x 9.25\" (H)

Condition Report:
Offered inFair Antique Condition, showing a beautiful weathered patina consistent with 19th-century age and sacred temple exposure. There are visible surface stability cracks in the old wood bases, typical shrinkage lines, and minor wear/rubbing to the gilt finish. There are minor scattered losses to the delicate glass jeweled inlays along the robe edges. The bases have older antique dealer tags and modern green felt protective pads applied to the undersides. Please review all high-resolution listing images to verify condition details prior to purchase.💎 Rarity Assessment: Uncommon / Collectible Pair

• Rarity Status:Uncommon / Scarce. While single Burmese monks or standing Buddha images from the Mandalay era appear occasionally on the market, finding amatched, unbroken paircreated from the same workshop at the same time is significantly harder.
• The Theological Premium:Because these characters represent a precise theological pair, splitting them up damages their collection and historical value. Their shared wholesale inventory code (OAEE) on the base validates their pristine status as an undivided, authentic pair.
• Value Retention:Despite the minor cracks and standard lacquer losses, the historical context, substantial dimensions, and intricate relief work make this set an outstanding addition to any East Asian art collection or high-end interior.

FAQ: Authenticity & Production Period

Q: How do you verify these are from the 19th-century Mandalay period?

A:The statues exhibit all the classic, textbook characteristics of the late Mandalay period (1850–1899). This includes the heavy teak wood construction, the distinctively humanized facial features, the thick brick-red lacquer sealing coat underneath the gold leaf, and the specific use of raisedthayolacquer paste embedded with mirrored glass shards (hman-zi) along the robe hems.

FAQ: Matched Pair Consistency

Q: Are you certain these were carved as a matched pair and not pieced together?

A:Yes. Beyond the matching artistic style, dimensions, wood grain weathering, and paint patina, both figures feature identical old dealer inventory tags reading \"OAEE\" on the base. This confirms they have been kept and managed together as a true matching theological set (Sariputta and Moggallana) throughout their trading history.

FAQ: Structural Defects

Q: Are the cracks structural, and are the statues stable?

A:The cracks visible on the undersides and lower garments are natural shrinkage splits. These occur routinely over a century as old tropical hardwoods adjust to changing climates and humidity levels. They are entirely stable, purely cosmetic, and do not threaten the structural integrity of the sculptures.Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage.
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