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A Massive Antique Burmese Architectural Pole

Offered by: Tishu

Description
Served as a functional pole in a Burmese temple, this impressively large pole was carved out of a single trunk of teak wood. Human, elephant, and horse figures were combined with architectural elements and composed into multi-tiered pattern to render the structures their functionality as well as a highly decorative primitive appearance.

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Dimensions:
7 ft. 8 in. H x 10.5 in. W x 10 in. D
234 cm H x 27 cm W x 25 cm D

More Information

Origin:	Myanmar (Burma)
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Aged wood carving.
Condition:	Excellent museum quality with weathered wood surface and cracks that is consistent with its age.
Creation Date:	Burma, 19th Century.
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	126771

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	92 in;	D.	10 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	233.68 cm;	D.	25.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion