Stone Ava Shakyamuni Buddha Head - 17th / 18th Century Desks Dowry was normally Gold jewelry

Dowry was normally Gold jewelry and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged

these would make great planters as well as desk tidies and storage pots

Rising from the centre is a stylised horse finial

Obviously made by a craftsman with great skill

With three useful drawers in the front to stow away remotes & cables

Stone Ava Shakyamuni Buddha Head - 17th / 18th Century Desks Dowry was normally Gold jewelryThis serene Shakyamuni Buddha head is Burmese and sculpted from solid stone & lacquered with a dark reddish brown lacquer. Mounted on a simple black lacquered stand, this Buddha head dates to the 17th or early 18th century and crafted in the earlier Ava style. He has benevolent downward looking eyes and delicate smile. His smooth hair is topped by a long ushnisha (), symbolising wisdom & enlightenment. References: Similar examples have sold at auction