Worshipping of the Buddha, gilded bronze, Shan States (Burma), 18th to 19th century

These small works of metalsmiths from the Shan States are rarely offered, in particular as votive groups. They depict the main stations of the life of the Buddha. These lacquered, gilt metal objects were used as votive offerings to be sealed in the walls of newly build pagodas. The Buddha and the Nat are fixed, the worshippers hang loosely to the ring.

condition: old wear, good condition considering age and use   
height: 132 mm
diameter: 125 mm

reference: Burmese Buddhist Sculpture, The Johan Möger Collection, Otto Ka-row, White Lotus, Bangkok 1991, p. 40

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