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Burmese Sitting Monk (Eroded Temple Figure)

Name: Burmese Sitting Monk (Eroded Temple Figure)
Brand: Flea Market
SKU: ORIENTAL_0009
Price: 107100.00 THB
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Burmese Sitting Monk (Eroded Temple Figure)

This evocative wooden figure represents a seated Burmese monk, once part of a temple interior where devotional sculptures were traditionally placed for ritual use and spiritual contemplation. Originally finished in black lacquer and gilded with gold leaf, the piece has undergone significant natural erosion—most likely from age, moisture—leaving behind a sculptural remnant that feels almost archaeological in character.

Despite the loss of surface detail, the essence of the monk’s form remains visible: the upright seated posture, the suggestion of the robe’s folds, and the elongated torso typical of Burmese monastic depictions. What survives is a deeply textured, organic surface with rhythmic vertical striations and softened contours, giving the figure a raw, almost abstract beauty.

This remnant carries profound aesthetic presence, bridging spiritual history and natural transformation. Displayed as a sculptural object, it resonates with wabi-sabi sensibilities: imperfect, weathered, and quietly powerful.

Note: The piece will be lightly touched up and conditioned by our restoration team prior to delivery.

Dimensions (L x W x H)

31 x 42 x 110 cm

Place of Origin

Myanmar (Burma) - Recovered from a temple or monastic structure

Period

19th Century

Colour

Wood

Condition

Severely weathered with erosion, loss of lacquer and gilding, and softened form. Structurally stable in its current state. A pure sculptural remnant embodying age, decay, and spiritual history.

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