{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-burmese-teak-thagyamin-nat","title":"18th–19th Century Burmese Teak Thagyamin Nat – 63 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 63 × W 16 × D 11.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved solid teak with traces of gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th–19th century or earlier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thagyamin Nat \/ Devi figure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Namaskara Mudra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis old Burmese teak figure represents Thagyamin Nat standing with both hands joined at the chest in Namaskara Mudra. The prayer gesture, tall winged crown and courtly robes express reverence, nobility and service within Myanmar's Theravada Buddhist tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural wear has softened the carved details and faded much of the original gilding, leaving a dignified aged surface. The heavy teak remains structurally stable; the wood has been treated and shows no signs of woodworm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurviving gilding, darker recessed areas and wear on raised details create a layered surface. The 9 photographs document the remaining finish, patina, casting and base from multiple viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361631453514,"sku":"007","price":390.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/18th-19th-century-burmese-teak-thagyamin-nat-standing-figure-01.jpg?v=1787935933","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/18th-19th-century-burmese-teak-thagyamin-nat","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}