A small wooden Buddha?

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  1. AnMarie

    AnMarie Active Member

    Hi everyone,

    I would love some feedback on this buddha, if possible. It stands 23.5cm tall. Unfortunately, it isn't in the best condition.

    How can I tell if it's old or has just been sadly neglected?

    Do you think there's any value to it?

    Huge thanks in advantage, as always.

    Anne-Marie
     

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  2. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    Hum - it might be my eyes but those look like circular saw marks on the base.
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

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    He looks Burmese to me. Charming, and I think he has age. He could have been outside, exposed to the elements.
    He has value imo, but I don't know how much.

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    True, but the circular saw was invented in the 18th century, and widely used in the 19th. So it can't pre-date the invention of the circular saw, but it can be old enough to have natural wear.;)
     
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Naw...wood's got grain!
     
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  5. AnMarie

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    Really? I thought the lines were the grain of the wood because they vary.
     
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    I thought so too.
     
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  7. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    Sorry from my cell phone at 6:30 this morning, looked like more modern circular saw marks but I am always skeptical with anything related to Chinese décor.
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

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    I don't think it is Chinese, or décor. I think it is a genuine Burmese item.
     
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    Thank you so much for your reply, I really do appreciate you taking the time to look at my posts.
     
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