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Subject:Help Shan Buddha Torso
Posted By: Fri, Feb 25, 2005
Dear sir:

Could you say me something about this buddha?, it is made of wood 18C Shan Buddha Torso , are you agree?.

Thank you







Subject:Re: Help Shan Buddha Torso
Posted By: Fri, Mar 11, 2005
Probably Shan, though there is a strong flavour of Arakan style in the face and the head protuberance. However, I would think 1st Q 19th century over 18th century, given the rather squared body form and square shoulders.

Anthony M. Lee
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