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Extremely Rare 8C Bronze Burmese Pyu Buddha #MS015

EVALUATION APPRAISAL: : One of the rarest pieces on sale at present for Burmese Buddha. 

CAT NO: MS015

DESCRIPTION: Buddha preaching dharma.This teaching includes the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Noble Path. The truths that the Buddha revealed are called Dharma.

PERIOD: 8th century

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Pyu, Burma

Between the 1st century BC and the 9th century ce, speakers of Tibeto-Burman languages known as the Pyu established city-kingdoms in Myanmar at Binnaka, Mongamo, Shri Kshetra, and Halingyi. At the time, a long-standing trade route between China and India passed through northern Myanmar and then across the Chindwin River valley to the west. In 97 and 121 CE, Roman embassies to China chose this overland route through Myanmar for their journey. The Pyu, however, provided an alternative route down the Irrawaddy to their capital city, Shri Kshetra, at the northern edge of the delta. From there, the route extended by sea westward to India and eastward to insular Southeast Asia, where the China trade connected with the portage routes on the peninsula and with maritime routes within the archipelago. Chinese historical records noted that the Pyu claimed sovereignty over 18 kingdoms, many of them in the southern portions of Myanmar.

CONSTRUCTION:Bronze

RARITY AND CONDITION: Extremely rare, good condition, some possible cleaning / restoration,
expected day to day wear (see photos)

HEIGHT IN INCHES: 30" (77cm)
WIDTH / LENGTH:
WEIGHT IN KILOS: Over 50klg.

PROVENANCE: From the sale of a private estate in Burma

EVALUATION APPRAISAL: A very impressive, almost museum quality piece, with stunning workmanship and beautiful detail. Some natural wear and tear but still exceptional. A valuable addition to any serious collection