BURMESE NATS
Nats - spirits derived from pre-Buddhist animistic beliefs. They include nature spirits, mythical guardians, a officially sanctioned list of Thirty-seven. Burmese Buddhism is intrinsically mixed with animism and Buddhism as are Thai beliefs. This collection of wonderfully carved and detailed figures would have been housed within a Monastery, Temple or even cave temples and grottos, most of them are from the early 20th century, and make interesting display pieces.
WOODEN FIGURE OF AN OLD MAN
Code: 0590A - Price: POA
Early 20th Century figure of an old man holding a staff and rosary beads. This image is in good condition except for the base and the outer part of his left arm, which has suffered from termite damage through the years, this actually adds to the attraction and quality of this figure. Embellished with enamel paint. Professionally mounted on a plexiglass stand.
Good condition.
Height including stand: 16.5" (41.5cm).
Height not including stand: 14.5" (37cm).
BURMESE WOODEN PRIEST FIGURE 19th or EARLY 20th Century
Code: 0583 - Price: POA
A carved wooden priest figure, carrying an alms bowl over his left shoulder, would have originally been holding a staff in his right hand now missing. Decorated with coloured paint and standing on a lotus base.
Good condition.
Height: 7.5" (19cm).
WOODEN KNEELING MAN
Code: 0588 - Price: POA
An unusual early 20th Century figure of a kneeling man holding a staff in his right hand. Not sure of the story behind this one! This image is in good condition. Embellished with enamel paint.
Good condition.
Height: 6.25" (16cm).
BURMESE WOODEN TEMPLE GUARDIAN FIGURE 18th-19th Century
Code: 0590 - Price: POA
18th-19th Century Burmese temple guardian figure, this is an old piece with exceptional fine carving, the face remanisant of the Pagan period, decorated with red and black lacquer.
Good condition.
Height: 5" (13cm).
BURMESE WOODEN TEMPLE GUARDIAN FIGURE 20th Century
Code: 0587 - Price: POA
Early 20th Century Burmese temple guardian figure, Nicely carved and decorated with enamel paint. Standing on a circular base
Excellent condition.
Height: 6" (15.5cm).
UNUSUAL KNEELING FIGURE OF A NAT
Code: 0584 - Price: POA
An unusual early 20th Century figure of a kneeling man seated on an animal figure probably a hamster or rat! Not sure of the story behind this one! This image is in excellent condition and finely carved with a detailed painted surface. Embellished with enamel paint.
Excellent condition.
Height: 5.25" (13.5cm).
BURMESE WOODEN MONK 19th Century
Code: 0589 - SOLD
19th Century Burmese kneeling monk, would have originally been part of a pair, the lacquer work on this piece is superb the face has a quality like glass, remarkably polished the best quality we've seen. His robes are covered in gold leaf, Burmese script on the base. Black lacquer, gold leaf, red and white paint.
Excellent condition.
Height: 7" (17.5cm).
BURMESE WOODEN TEMPLE GUARDIAN FIGURE 20th Century
Code: 0586 - SOLD
Early 20th Century Burmese temple guardian figure, this is a fine piece of wood carving, decorated with detailed painted surface, Wood and enamel paint. The base features a line of Burmese script
Excellent condition.
Height: 7.75" (19.5cm).
BURMESE WOODEN IMAGE OF ZAW-GYI
Code: 0585 - SOLD
Zaw-gyi the alchemist and magician, seated cross legged with a beard and holding a book. Carved wooden statue embellished with enamel paint.
Excellent condition great detail.
Height: 4.5" (11.5cm). Weight: 250gms.
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