This is two tall standing figures of Buddhist monks (or the Buddha) in the Burmese Mandalay manner. Each stands barefoot on a carved lotus base and holds a lidded alms bowl before the body. They wear flowing robes with incised, pleated hems and fold lines, and carry tiered crowns or ushnisha headdresses, with elongated earlobes and serene painted faces with red lips. The left figure is finished in dark brown-black lacquer with gilt traces and heavy crackle over lighter flesh tones. The right figure has a paler cream face and hands with a brown robe, and shows heavier distressing and paint loss. The fingers and toes are accented in red. Material: carved wood with gesso, lacquer & paint Date: 20th century the Tallest is 40"