Wooden Buddha from Burma
17 March 2026
Description

Made of wood

Dimensions

40 cm x 20 cm

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By David U.
Mar 20, 02:34 UTC
Fair Market Value
$60 - $120 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a carved wooden Buddha figure in the Burmese style, most likely produced in the twentieth century for the decorative or tourist market rather than as an early historic devotional sculpture. The figure shows typical features associated with Burmese iconography, including the seated posture in meditation, elongated earlobes, and the tiered ushnisha finial rising from the head. The base carved with multiple elephants is a decorative element frequently seen in later workshop pieces made for export, rather than in earlier temple sculptures. The carving is competent but lacks the refinement, symmetry, and surface patina expected in pre nineteenth century examples.

The visible vertical crack running through the base and body significantly impacts both structural integrity and market value. While the piece retains decorative appeal, condition issues of this scale reduce desirability for collectors. Comparable Burmese wooden figures of this type and size, in good condition, typically sell between $150 and $400 USD. Given the damage present, the fair market value for this example is more realistically in the range of $60 to $120 USD.

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