Gilded Teak Standing Mandalay Buddha - Late 19thC Nandi Bulls designed for comfort while showcasing

designed for comfort while showcasing the rich grain

symbolic cosmic imagery

The brushed gold lining adds a touch of class to this stunning lampshade

the basket features a substantial arched carrying handle secured with traditional wooden locking wedges

and enormous temples on wheels are drawn through the streets by hundreds of people

Gilded Teak Standing Mandalay Buddha - Late 19thC Nandi Bulls designed for comfort while showcasingA gilded teak standing Mandalay Buddha from Burma crafted towards the end of the 19th century and the middle of the Mandalay period. This standing Buddha is made in the traditional way in carved and red lacquered teak wood with gilt finishing. He is in the iconic Mandalay style wearing traditional Burmese attire with painted glass eyes, his robes are inlaid with semi precious stones. He stands on a lotus flower mounted on a modern black granite base.