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Re: Re: Re: Re: 25" tall Wood Buddha Questions

Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: Dec 19, 2014 (03:37 AM)

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Dear Remy, I believe if you use Google images to review Lao and Burmese Buddhas, you'll find that the earlobes on Lao images tend to dangle in the manner of Sue's example, whereas those of the images from Burma usually extend to the shoulders. Of course in Burma, many Buddha images, including those in the so-called 'Mandalay' style, traditionally have been made by Shan artisans, who are of the same Tai ethnicity as the Thai and Lao people. Thus some other features of these images may appear similar. I've lived, worked and collected for extended periods in all three countries and offer this photo of three Shan-made "Burmese" images with earlobes extending to the shoulders. The figures without the long earlobes are monk images. All were acquired in Burma more than 30 years ago.

Best regards,

Bill H.



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