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    Burmese Ox Car Ornament
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    Antique Burmese Ox Car Ornament

    Burma
    Early 20th century
    44 x 20 cm

     

    The wood carving piece was once used to decorate an ox cart, a primary means of transportation in the old days in Myanmar. This ox cart ornament is decorated with a horned Burmese lion (Chinte) and flowers. In the past, ox carts in Burma (Myanmar) were often decorated with wood carving ornaments sculpted from hardwood treated with oil.
     
    The Chinte is commonly depicted in Burmese iconography and architecture, especially as a pair of guardians flanking the entrances of Buddhist pagodas and Buddhist monasteries. Small chinthes are also used as good luck amulets for personal success in daily life. In addition, the chinthe guardian lion is used in the old Burmese calendar as the symbolic animal for the third day of the week (Tuesday).
     
    If there is interest, I will provide other details/information available prior to purchase.

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