Page 137 - Chinese and Japanese Art Auction February 27 and 28th 2020 Galerie Zacke

779 | AN EARLY BURMESE MARBLE BUDDHA,
17th to early 18th CENTURY
Burma, Shan style. Serene portrayal of Buddha Shakyamuni,
seated in dhyanasana atop a stepped lotus throne, with his
right hand resting in his lap and the left raised to his chest.
Gracious facial features, incised urna and elongated earlobes.
Original lacquer gilding.

Condition: Generally, in very good condition. Loss to right
hand as visible on the photo. The original lacquer coating
darkened and partially worn off. Superb, naturally grown
patina.
Provenance: From a British private estate.
Weight: 39 kg.
Dimensions: Height 49 cm.
Estimate EUR 2.000,-
Starting price EUR 1.000,-

780 | A BURMESE POLYCHROME WOOD FIGURE OF
A NAT WITH A SWORD AND NAGAS, C. 1900

Burma. A very finely crafted and appealing terracotta figure. The nat is holding an iron
sword in his right hand and is surrounded by snakes, one behind each shoulder, one
around each arm, one through each earlobe and one around his head.

Condition: Very good condition with few minor cracks.
Provenance: Galerie Zacke archive.

Dimensions: Height 45.2 cm.
Estimate EUR 500,-
Starting price EUR 250,-

781 | A BURMESE LACQUERED WOOD
‘HORSE’ BETEL NUT CONTAINER,
18TH-19TH CENTURY

Burma, 18th – 19th century. The container carved
from wood in the form of an elegant horse and
painted with the original red lacquer, the head and
lid on the back are removable and this piece was
evidently used to store betel nuts.

Condition: Good condition with minor chipping and
some losses.
Provenance: Austrian private collection.
Weight: 675.4 g in total.
Dimensions: Height 25.0 cm. Length 26.5 cm.

Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

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