Carved Wooden Praying Buddha colour-chocolate It would have been used

It would have been used originally as a low storage coffer for valuables

At the centre of each one is a detailed carving in a scalloped shape

dark background which enhances the beautiful floral motifs that are coloured in golds

the Miao live mainly in Guizhou province and are well know for their colourful embroidered fabrics and silver jewellery

Base Diameter 21cm Height 46cm

Carved Wooden Praying Buddha colour-chocolate It would have been usedThese serene looking buddhas, seated in the lotus position with hands clasped in prayer, are hand carved from wood and given an aged appearance. As they are produced by hand, each one is very slightly different and their robes are painted in muted greens, reds and blues.