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Burmese Asian Arts

Burmese Asian Arts

Asia has a vast cultural and traditional history, which is very obvious given that it is the largest continent in the world and is home to various ancient civilizations in the world. One of them is Burmese civilization. The art in this particular region of the continent has been popular over the years for its unique features and various styles of the Buddhist images and artifacts. Over the centuries, Buddhism spread from India into all corners of Asia. As it spread, it transformed into a wide variety of beliefs and practices. The art forms it inspired are well represented all over the continent. The Burmese art is particularly influenced by eastern part of the Indian subcontinent as Burma is a neighbor of India. In their sculptural tradition, the Burmese were typically conservative, initially following Indian styles and later Khmer and Thai models in their artistic structures. Burmese lacquer ware, made for use in temples and monasteries, is one of the most celebrated and popular items of Burmese arts. The Mon part of Burma is believed to have converted into a Buddhist cultural hub since as early as 200 BC.

Various Buddhist temples and monasteries in Burma house countless Buddha statuesBuddha images and Buddhist art which are particularly influenced by the Indian art of Gupta and post-Gupta period and this style spread across Southeast Asian region widely with the expansion of Mon Empire from 5th to 8th centuries. Thousands of Buddhist temples and monasteries were established in the then capital Bagan between 11th and 13th centuries. For example, in Bagan, a 9th-century Nat temple is among the earliest examples of Burmese architecture. These temples are home to countless beautiful bejeweled Buddha statues in Mon period. Despite to occupation of the city by the Mongols in the 13th century, the creation of these valuable artifacts continued and even fostered.

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Burmese periods

Ava Period (14th to 16th century) saw the introduction of Ava style Buddha statues and images. These artifacts were peculiar due to the large protruding ears, exaggerated eyebrows that curve upward, half-closed eyes, thin lips and a hair bun that is pointed at the top, usually depicted in the Bhumisparsha Mudra.

At the end of the 18th century, the Konbaung dynasty introduced Mandalay style Buddha images and Asian arts, which is famous all over the world till now. The Buddha images depicted the Buddha with more natural, fleshy and naturally slanted eyebrows with slightly slanted eyes. Similarly other peculiar features of the statues from this period are thicker lips and round hair bun at the top. The statues in Mandalay stylecan be found in sitting, standing and reclining positions as they depict various stages in the lifetime of the Buddha. These Burmese Buddhas are found wearing flowing and draped robes.

Among the popular styles of Burmese Asian art, Shan style is a common style which was found by the ancient Shan people living in the highlands of Burma. These styles featured Buddha with angular features with a large and pointed nose structure. This style is similar to Thai style of Buddhist art for the hair bun, small mouth and thin chin of the Buddha.

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18e eeuwse Birmese Shan Boeddha

18e eeuwse Birmese Shan Boeddha

6.250 euro
Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

3.500 euro
Antiek houten Boeddhabeeld

Antiek houten Boeddhabeeld

450 euro
Antieke Naga ketting met apenschedel

Antieke Naga ketting met apenschedel

150 euro
Oud houten Birmees altaar

Oud houten Birmees altaar

350 euro
Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

475 euro
Antieke Birmese Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke Birmese Mandalay Boeddha

2.450 euro
Mooie antieke bronzen Mandalay Boeddha

Mooie antieke bronzen Mandalay Boeddha

4.250 euro
Antieke Birmese offerschaal

Antieke Birmese offerschaal

450 euro
Antiek Birmees Boeddhahoofd

Antiek Birmees Boeddhahoofd

1.250 euro
Antieke Birmese bronzen Boeddha

Antieke Birmese bronzen Boeddha

200 euro
Antieke Birmese Shan Boeddha

Antieke Birmese Shan Boeddha

150 euro
Bijzondere antieke houten Birmese Boeddha

Bijzondere antieke houten Birmese Boeddha

3.750 euro
Antieke Birmese zandstenen Boeddha

Antieke Birmese zandstenen Boeddha

2.850 euro
Antieke houten Birmese Boeddha

Antieke houten Birmese Boeddha

60 euro
Antieke houten Birmese Boeddha

Antieke houten Birmese Boeddha

1.200 euro
Antieke Birmese Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke Birmese Mandalay Boeddha

2.450 euro
Bijzonder antiek houten Boeddhabeeld

Bijzonder antiek houten Boeddhabeeld

7.500 euro
Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

1.950 euro
Grote antieke Birmese tempel-kast

Grote antieke Birmese tempel-kast

1.500 euro
Bijzondere antieke bronzen Shan Boeddha

Bijzondere antieke bronzen Shan Boeddha

7.500 euro
Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

1.950 euro
Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

1.450 euro
Bijzondere antieke Birmese gekroonde Boeddha

Bijzondere antieke Birmese gekroonde Boeddha

8.500 euro
Antieke Naga ketting met apenschedel

Antieke Naga ketting met apenschedel

150 euro
Antieke Birmese Boeddha amulet

Antieke Birmese Boeddha amulet

100 euro
Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

Antieke houten Mandalay Boeddha

2.250 euro
Antieke Birmese marmeren Boeddha

Antieke Birmese marmeren Boeddha

6.000 euro
Antieke Birmese gekroonde Boeddha

Antieke Birmese gekroonde Boeddha

650 euro
Bijzondere antieke Birmese Boeddha

Bijzondere antieke Birmese Boeddha

6.000 euro
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