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A large Burmese teak standing princely figure, Pagan Area, lacquered and glass inlaid, wearing jewellery, headdress, and salwe (shoulder-belt) of a prince, his arms raised in regal gesture, 97cm high Provenance: Private German collection Note: A...

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A large Burmese teak standing princely figure, Pagan Area, lacquered and glass inlaid, wearing jewellery, headdress, and salwe (shoulder-belt) of a prince, his arms raised in regal gesture, 97cm high Provenance: Private German collection Note: A salwe is a shoulder-belt formed with metal chains, usually made of gold or silver, and worn over the shoulder like a sash. For a closely related, standing 19th century Buddha from Pagan wearing a salwe in the Victoria and Albert Museum, please see cat. no. 16 in J. Lowry, Burmese Art, London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1974.


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A large Burmese teak standing princely figure, Pagan Area, lacquered and glass inlaid, wearing jewellery, headdress, and salwe (shoulder-belt) of a prince, his arms raised in regal gesture, 97cm high Provenance: Private German collection Note: A salwe is a shoulder-belt formed with metal chains, usually made of gold or silver, and worn over the shoulder like a sash. For a closely related, standing 19th century Buddha from Pagan wearing a salwe in the Victoria and Albert Museum, please see cat. no. 16 in J. Lowry, Burmese Art, London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1974.

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