Sculpture of "devi" in teak. Burma (Myanmar) 18th-19th century (defects and breakages) on a modern basis In Burma, secondary sculptures like this are called "devi" and placed in front of Buddhist altars, pagodas, stupas or shrines. Or...
Sculpture of "devi" in teak. Burma (Myanmar) 18th-19th century
(defects and breakages) on a modern basis
In Burma, secondary sculptures like this are called "devi" and placed in front of Buddhist altars, pagodas, stupas or shrines. Originally they depicted lower level Hindu deities. In Burma, they became part of the symbolic repertoire of Burmese Theravada Buddhism.
Provenance:
Private collection, Milan
IT Scultura di "devi"in teak. Birmania (Myanmar) secolo XVIII-XIX (difetti e rotture) su base moderna
In Birmania, sculture secondarie come questa sono chiamate "devi" e posizionate davanti ad altari buddisti, pagode, stupa o santuari. Originariamente raffiguravano divinità indù di livello inferiore e nel tempo divennero parte del repertorio simbolico del Buddhismo Theravada birmano.