The Burmese have traditionally been known for their refined wood carving skills, displayed on utilitarian items, folk art, furniture, architectural ornamentation and magnificent Buddhist pieces. Since their carving have been collected for decades, Burmese artisans have developed remarkable skills in making new items appear used or antique so buyers should be cautious in their selections. We have made an effort to identify the appropriate age of our items.
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Rare, gilt covered Jambupati Buddha in Earth Witnessing position on high multi-tiered throne. Court attire, luxuriant jewelry and decorative flanges on faceted crown topped by long ushnisha. Strength and smile emphasize his spiritual and material power.
Lavish Jambupati Buddha in Earth Witnessing mudra, in lavish gilt court attire, elaborate crown with butterfly flanges and his kingly garment “bejeweled” with multi- colored cut glass insets.
Magnificent antique Thai Shan Buddha in Earth Witnessing posture combining Southeast Asian artistic traditions and folk art traditions. Elaborate monk’s robe with lacquer and gilt finish embellished with green enamel accents, he sits on a multi-tiered throne .
This exceptional naga was one of two that comprised a gong stand. Gongs were used in Burma for both ceremonial and musical purposes in religious, state, or secular settings. A protection figure, this naga is a superb carving elaborately decorated with gold lacquer and pigmentation. He opens his mouth wide bearing mother-of-pearl teeth and a curled blood red mouth and tongue to drive away malevolent spirits, also reinforced by the large glaring eyes circled in red. On first glance it is menacing, but its history as a protector of Buddha Shakyamuni make it prized as a fanciful, gleeful guardian. His scales are arched relief designs of mixed lacquer and ash and they are highlighted with inset cut mirrors and green sequin-like glass “jewels.” It is mounted on a museum quality stand and is in excellent condition for its age and use despite missing an ear.
This charming vintage folk-art panel of a barefoot female farmer with a woven rattan basket behind her with the handle over her forehead is part of a 3 part set of farmer images
Wonderful painted wood panel of a barefoot female farmer with long cultivating tool at the end of a demanding workday wearing a modest peasant dress with simple round earrings. Part of a 3 panel set of Female Farmer with a Hoe (T052C-BLE), Female Farmer with a Basket (T052B-BLE and Court Dancer (T052A-BLE).
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