Antique Khmer Southeast Asian Wooden Standing Buddha Statue Carving

Description

A beautiful large antique Khmer hand carved wooden Buddhist figure.

Originating in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam or Thailand, 19th century or … more A beautiful large antique Khmer hand carved wooden Buddhist figure.

Originating in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam or Thailand, 19th century or earlier, the exceptional Southeast Asian antique religious sculpture depicting Buddha in standing pose with both hands raised, referring to either when he repelled a flood or when he stopped his relatives from fighting, the solid wood carving in the original gilt lacquer finish with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina.

Dimensions: (approx)
31" Tall, 9" Wide, 6.5" Deep

A wonderful way to add tranquility serenity, elegant warmth, and rich cultural interest to any space!

Condition Report:
Museum quality example, the statue is in great antique condition with beautifully aged warm rich dark patina, lustrous sheen and desirable craquelure chippy paint like finish. Expected age appropriate wear, including scattered losses and flakes to surface, age related shrinkage crack to base, strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Presents superbly less