Eléphant - Période Mandalay - early 20th c. - Statue - Myanmar/Burma
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Bronze ceremonial elephant statue from the Mandalay period, early 20th century, Myanmar, with chiselled decoration and gilded highlights, standing with trunk raised; dimensions 26.5 × 25.5 × 16 cm; very good condition with original patina and traces of verdigris; unsigned; sold without a stand; provenance Kanaka The Collection, Portugal.
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Sacred Ceremonial Elephant
Mandalay Period, early 20th century
Burma
Cast bronze with chiselled decorations and gilded highlights
Dimensions: 26.5 × 25.5 × 16 cm
Rare and important bronze artwork from Burmese art depicting a royal elephant standing with its trunk raised towards the sky and mouth open in a dynamic and majestic pose. The animal is adorned with a richly inlaid saddle blanket, chiselled with floral motifs (rosettes and scrolls) and edged with fringes. The overall piece retains superb traces of original gilding, contrasting with the dark patina of the bronze. The head is topped with circular ornamental motifs and the neck is cinched by a collar with a suspension ring. The cold-cut chiselling work is particularly meticulous, visible especially in the rendering of the eyes, the folds of the trunk, and the details of the drapery.
Under the Mandalay period (late 19th – early 20th century), metalwork in Burma reached a high level of refinement. In Theravada Buddhist tradition and the Burmese royal culture, the elephant is a major symbol of sovereignty, spiritual power, and prosperity. These elaborately adorned animal sculptures were often destined for temple altars or for the private collections of high status as protective and auspicious objects.
Condition: Very good overall. The sculpture shows a beautiful patina of genuine use with subtle traces of green oxidation (verdigris). Traces of gilding and yellow polychromy.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with UPS and insured
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
Translated by Google TranslateSacred Ceremonial Elephant
Mandalay Period, early 20th century
Burma
Cast bronze with chiselled decorations and gilded highlights
Dimensions: 26.5 × 25.5 × 16 cm
Rare and important bronze artwork from Burmese art depicting a royal elephant standing with its trunk raised towards the sky and mouth open in a dynamic and majestic pose. The animal is adorned with a richly inlaid saddle blanket, chiselled with floral motifs (rosettes and scrolls) and edged with fringes. The overall piece retains superb traces of original gilding, contrasting with the dark patina of the bronze. The head is topped with circular ornamental motifs and the neck is cinched by a collar with a suspension ring. The cold-cut chiselling work is particularly meticulous, visible especially in the rendering of the eyes, the folds of the trunk, and the details of the drapery.
Under the Mandalay period (late 19th – early 20th century), metalwork in Burma reached a high level of refinement. In Theravada Buddhist tradition and the Burmese royal culture, the elephant is a major symbol of sovereignty, spiritual power, and prosperity. These elaborately adorned animal sculptures were often destined for temple altars or for the private collections of high status as protective and auspicious objects.
Condition: Very good overall. The sculpture shows a beautiful patina of genuine use with subtle traces of green oxidation (verdigris). Traces of gilding and yellow polychromy.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection, Portugal
Shipped with UPS and insured
Seller's Story
Kanaka The Collection is a Portugal-based web gallery specialising in Asian art, with a particular focus on the arts of Southeast Asia.
With over 20 years of experience and passion for Asian art, we offer a carefully curated selection of sculptures, ceramics and works of art from across Asia, chosen for their artistic quality, authenticity and historical interest.
Every piece is professionally packed, and we ship worldwide to collectors and institutions.
We remain personally available to collectors before and after each acquisition.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Eléphant - Période Mandalay - early 20th c.
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
26.5 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Depth
16 cm
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