Details
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- Myanmar
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Lacquer
- Teak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Oxblood Red
- Condition Notes
- When the statues were acquired, one of them already had had one arm removed. They show some signs of aging … moreWhen the statues were acquired, one of them already had had one arm removed. They show some signs of aging but much of the paint is still there. less
- Description
- This is a pair of carved Burmese figures, 26 inches high with gilt and red lacquer human bodies and animal … more This is a pair of carved Burmese figures, 26 inches high with gilt and red lacquer human bodies and animal heads. Both were acquired in 1952 by US diplomat Alfred Wells in what was then newly-independent Burma. They have been in our family since that date. I include a photo from the 1970s of them on top of a cupboard. less
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