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5 RARe ANd MINIscule eARly Pyu
MINIATuRe buddhAs
Pyu city-states, 2nd-5th century. The figures of truly minute size and crafted with
impressive attention to detail, depicting Buddha standing with the hands clasped
together in front of him, the face with a calm expression, showing a subtle smile,
and the hair surmounted by an ushnisha.

Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum.
Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.
oRiGinaL SiZE
Weight: 11.4 g
Dimensions: Height 0.6 cm (each)

estimate euR 2,000
Starting price EUr 1,000

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