2 19TH CENTURY BUDDHAS
LaosMATERIAL: WOOD
SIZE: H12cm W6cm. (tallest one)
2 x 19th century Buddhas. Buddhas of this size are generally made using a number of different materials wood, bronze, quarts crystal, lead, clay and silver and generally were given as gifts to the local temples and they were placed in small compartments located on the inner walls of the temples. The local people bought the Buddhas made from different materials depending on how rich they were, these 2 Buddhas definitely have some age to them and the wood is almost petrified.
$300