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A Fine Old Collection of 58 Clay & Metal Buddhist Votives Burma Myanmar 18th -19th Century
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| Collection No. | SOLD |
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| Size | 5cm - 12cm |
A Superb Collection of 58 Clay & Metal Buddhist Votives Burma Myanmar,18th -19th Century (or earlier)
In Burma Myanmar, clay & metal votives were widely made & used by devote Buddhists who believe that making these images build spiritual merit. Clay votive tablets of the Buddha and Buddhist images represent a significant element of the archaeological record of early Buddhist sites in South East Asia including Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Bronze molds were used to make clay images that were stamped out & sun-dried & then individually painted with gold or silver. They were made in many different types some of the Buddha’s and scenes of the historical Buddha’s life , Bodhisattva’s and other deities.
Votives were also used to fill the inside a Pagoda or Shrine, others were kept as memories of visits to important Buddhist Shrines or temples. In Thailand & Burma ancient clay votive are highly regarded as protection & worn in metal cased necklaces.
