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Burmese Folk Art, Carved Teak browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Southeast Asian: Pre 1900: item # 359821 Please refer to our stock # 57-42 when inquiring.
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| A mythical lion-like animal, the chin-thei, kneels on a curved leaf in this 19th century Burmese folk art piece. The teak wood carving was used as ornamentation on a family's ox cart, once the primary mode of transportation in Burma's villages and rural areas. The carts typically were adorned with an array of fanciful carvings of subjects that were usually related to the owner's favorite stories in the Jataka, episodes from lives of The Buddha. This carving is in excellent condition and is mounted on a wood stand for display. Dimensions including stand: height 19-1/2" (50 cm), width 19" (48 cm), depth 3" (8 cm). Dimensions of carving only: height 15" (38 cm), width 19" (48 cm), depth 2" (5 cm). | ||||||||
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