ANTIQUE BURMESE TEAK WOOD-CARVED 'KING HSINBYUSHIN'. MANDALAY PERIOD. 19th C.

Description

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Title:
Antique Burmese Wood-Carved Figure of 'King Hsinbyushin', Mandalay Period, Myanmar, 19th C.
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King of Ava.
Description:
An amazing 19th century wood carved Burmese Architectural Temple Element of a principle figure in Burmese history, King Hsinbyushin, modelled in traditional Mandalay style, from auspicious teakwood, standing in a strong frontal pose on an ornately carved base, slightly errect with the right foot resting on a column, while holding his sword with the right hand, elaborately dressed in royal military attire, decorated with elaborate floral flanges, and draped with central crest. The placement of the left hand rest against his thigh, which would have previously held a sacrificial sword. The figure is well proportioned in typical Mandalay fashion with a highly detailed face, open eyes, ridged eyebrows, long nose. He wears a Burmese style military helmet decorated with the king's crown painted in gold, and ornate finial.
Excellent condition, preserved by a natural oil-based pigment re-applied from time to time, with the wood having normal surface abrasions, cracks, chips, and minor dents, from years of exposure to the weather and other deteriorating conditions.
Origin:
Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th C.
Composition:
Teak wood, with aged Patina.
Dimensions:
Height: 19.75 inches (50.17cm) approximately.
Data Observation:
Excellent condition, with cracks, dents, dings, and a mildly worn surface being a normal part of the piece's patiina, considering its age. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Remarks:
Rarely fine these statues still holding the original attributes.
Shipping:
Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.
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Terms:
Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 7 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.
Guarantee:
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