19th Century Burmese Lacquered Wood Statue: Moggallana Japanese Tibetan Kylin Guardian Lions embody

Tibetan Kylin Guardian Lions embody strength

Created from three distinct pieces (base

it depicts the revered figure Prince Phra Rama in all his glory as an archer

likely from 19th century Tibet or possibly Thailand

The sculpture is in fine condition with a wonderful patina commensurate with an early 1900s attribution

19th Century Burmese Lacquered Wood Statue: Moggallana Japanese Tibetan Kylin Guardian Lions embodyTraveling Man Treasures is honored to be selling this elegant 19th century carving representing Moggallana: one of the Buddhas two chief disciples. Made from gilded and lacquered wood with green and silver foiled mirrored glass inserts, Moggallana sits with his hands pressed together in adulation sitting in the traditional position of a Buddhist worshiper (feet pointing behind and away from the focus of veneration) his feet resting over the ends of