A Two Door Burmese Gilt & Lacquer Monks Cabinet with a Wave Pelmet, an Arch with a Central Buddha, Myanmar, 20th Century

Lot #402 - A Two Door Burmese Gilt & Lacquer Monks Cabinet with a Wave Pelmet, an Arch with a Central Buddha, Myanmar, 20th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Art | Asian | Jewels | Objets
Sale Date:

17 Nov 2019 ~ 11am (AEDT)
Lot #:

402
Lot Description:

A Two Door Burmese Gilt & Lacquer Monks Cabinet with a Wave Pelmet, an Arch with a Central Buddha, Myanmar, 20th Century
doors and sides painted with the animals of the Burmese week, each animal represents a day, outlined in black in shwei-zawa designs, interior lacquered in red.
H 138 cm W 84.5 cm D 84.5 cm
Notes:

Symbol of the seven days depicted as an expression of benevolence to all human beings. It is believed that 8 represents the cosmic balance. The elephant appears twice on Wednesday with tusks & without tusk, morning & afternoon.
Estimate:

A$2,000 - 4,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

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