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Burmese Temple Lion Chimera Figure
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Pre 1920 item# 943598 (stock# 57-44)
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$700
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This fantastic composite creature, a “tadiya yupa,” with features of a lion, goat, bird and serpent, once stood as a good omen in a Buddhist temple in Burma. Often referred to as brave lions, such friendly/fierce chimera figures are much loved in Burma, appearing in temple art and on personal items such as medicine and betel boxes. They are regarded both as protectors and as dispensers of good fortune. This one is particularly impressive because of its size and detailing. It is carved of Burmes ...click for details
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Mandalay Buddha in Teaching Mudra
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Pre 1920 item# 939452 (stock# 10-42)
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$900
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An early 20th century Mandalay Buddha, with hands in graceful dharmachakra, or teaching gesture, is finely carved of dense Burmese teak wood. Richness is added in the way the dark red lacquer, applied to the wood as an undercoating, shows subtly through light gilding. A most outstanding feature of this Buddha image is its peaceful and settled aura, which is compelling from every angle. The face is serene, with downcast eyes under sweeping brows, and full, slightly upturned lips. Loose draping o ...click for details
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Pair Carved Teak Burmese Nats
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Pre 1920 item# 919136 (stock# 63-64)
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$595
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Two kneeling nats, possibly representing the Taungbyon brothers, among the most revered deities in the Burmese spirit world of nats, are carved with identical positions and thrones but faces that are quite different from one another. Widespread belief among the Burmese of nats, the spirits of certain departed humans, and also of nat spirits of trees, rivers, rocks and more, predates the introduction of Buddhism in Burma. Thirty-seven nats, both protectors and rogues, each with its own complex s ...click for details
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Shan Rice Scoop with Monkey on Handle
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Pre 1910 item# 914601 (stock# 63-21)
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Silk Road Gallery
(203) 208-0771
$275
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A lacquered teak rice scoop from the Shan tribal people who live in eastern Burma and along the northwestern Thai border has a charming monkey perched at the end of its curved handle. The monkey, with both hands under his chin, seems to be staring out in wide-eyed wonder at the world. Some time ago we sold a Shan water ladle of lacquered teak that had several monkeys cavorting along the handle (see 64-31 in our Archives) and our guess is that the monkeys on that piece and the one on this piece r ...click for details
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