Gilded Teak Mandalay Standing Buddha - Ca 1930's Lassi Cup This lacquered Indian candlestick is

This lacquered Indian candlestick is an eye-catching centerpiece on a table

8 x 8 x 8 (wxdxh cms)

15 x 15 x 3 (w x d x h cms)

They can either be painted directly on the wood or older pieces onto a fabric applied to the wood

while its carefully proportioned form and robust construction give it a quiet sculptural presence

Gilded Teak Mandalay Standing Buddha - Ca 1930's Lassi Cup This lacquered Indian candlestick isThis unusually short standing Buddha originates from Burma (Myanmar) and dates to the Mandalay period, crafted in the early 20th century, circa 1930s. Figures from this period are celebrated for their refined proportions, serene expressions, and richly decorative surfaces, reflecting the final flowering of traditional Burmese Buddhist sculpture before the mid 20th century. Carved from teak and finished with original gilding, the Buddha is depicted