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The Silent Witness Wall Decoration – Museum-Quality Buddha Temple Panel from Southeast Asia
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The Silent Witness Wall Decoration – Museum-Quality Buddha Temple Panel from Southeast Asia

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The Muted Witness – Museum-Quality 18th-Century Temple Relief A rare surviving fragment of religious heritage from Southeast Asia. This massive hardwood panel exudes the raw, untamed beauty of ancient worship. Authenticity in Every Detail This panel is an honest and unrestored piece of history. Our inspection confirms that it was carved directly from the trunk of a hardwood tree using primitive hand tools – likely an adze or hand axe. The rough gouges on the reverse side and the deep, natural shrinkage cracks are irrefutable proof of an 18th or early 19th-century dating. Layered History The central Buddha figure in the temple niche is surrounded by a fascinating layering of finishes. Beneath the remaining flakes of the original gold leaf, the traditional red cinnabar lacquer is visible, which has become matte and weathered over the centuries. The deep erosion of the wood and the layered patina of soot, incense, and time give this object a museum-quality authority that cannot be imitated. Specifications Period: 18th century (approx. ) Technique: Hand-carved relief on solid hardwood Dimensions: Height approx. 40 cm Features: Original lacquer layer, gold leaf remnants, adze marks A powerful spiritual wall object for the serious collector who recognizes the value of genuine antiquity and historical craftsmanship. Additional details: - Brand: 1stbuddha - Style: Zuidoost-Aziatisch - Material: Hardhout - Material: Bladgoud - Material: Cinnaber-lak - Colour: Goud - Period: 18e eeuw (ca. ) - availability: in_stock - product_type: Muurkunst
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CategoryWall decorationConditionExcellentColorsRedSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Damme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales