Highly Decorative 19th Century Vietnamese Carved Wooden & Polychrome Painted Buddha

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A highly decorative 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychrome painted Buddha with traces of original gilding.

This carved wood polychrome Buddha is seated with his right hand raised and left hand resting with a reverse swastika carved on his chest.

This Buddha has a raised right hand with palm facing outwards with the left hand down representing peace and fearlessness and symbolizes a sense of strong inner security, protection and peace.

The swastika has been an important symbol for Hindus and Buddhists in some Asian countries for thousands of years and can be depicted in both the negative and positive position. The word 'swastika' is a Sanskrit (ancient Indian language in which Hindu scriptures and Indian poems are written) word meaning: 'well being', 'good existence' , 'good luck'.

In Buddhism the swastika is the symbol of good fortune, abundance and eternity and is said to promote goodwill, compassion and generosity to all living beings and is often carved on the heart or feet of a Buddha.

This Buddha is in good, original condition, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home - it does have a shrinkage split and old repairs to the base as can be seen in the photographs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

43cm (16.93")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA482026

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS900

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A highly decorative 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden and polychrome painted Buddha with traces of original gilding.

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This carved wood polychrome Buddha is seated with his right hand raised and left hand resting with a reverse swastika carved on his chest.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 1. Highly decorative 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden & polychrome painted Buddha — fig 1. Highly Decorative 19th Century Vietnamese Carved Wooden & Polychrome Painted Buddha

This Buddha has a raised right hand with palm facing outwards with the left hand down representing peace and fearlessness and symbolizes a sense of strong inner security, protection and peace.

The swastika has been an important symbol for Hindus and Buddhists in some Asian countries for thousands of years and can be depicted in both the negative and positive position. The word 'swastika' is a Sanskrit (ancient Indian language in which Hindu scriptures and Indian poems are written) word meaning: 'well being', 'good existence' , 'good luck'.

fig 2. Highly decorative 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden & polychrome painted Buddha — fig 2. Highly Decorative 19th Century Vietnamese Carved Wooden & Polychrome Painted Buddha

In Buddhism the swastika is the symbol of good fortune, abundance and eternity and is said to promote goodwill, compassion and generosity to all living beings and is often carved on the heart or feet of a Buddha.

fig 3. Highly decorative 19th century Vietnamese carved wooden & polychrome painted Buddha — fig 3. Highly Decorative 19th Century Vietnamese Carved Wooden & Polychrome Painted Buddha

This Buddha is in good, original condition, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home - it does have a shrinkage split and old repairs to the base as can be seen in the photographs.