A Massive Antique Burmese Architectural Pole

Sale

Origin

Myanmar (Burma)

Period

19th Century

Materials

Aged wood carving.

Dimensions

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

Condition

Excellent museum quality with weathered wood surface and cracks that is consistent with its age.

Creation Date

Burma, 19th Century.

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

Styles / Movements

Asian

Incollect Reference Number

126771