Burmese painted bronze temple gong with lacquered court figures, 19th century
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The Essentials
Burmese circular temple gong with raised central boss 19th century, Mandalay period Bronze or copper alloy with black lacquer, polychrome and gilt decoration Fair antique condition with a missing area Painted court and performance figures around a pavilion sceneDescription
This is a Burmese painted bronze temple gong from the 19th century, decorated across the front with court and performance figures. The scene is arranged around the raised central boss, with dancers, musicians and attendants shown below a pavilion-like setting.
The decoration to the Burmese pwe performance, where music, dance, theatre and festival life belonged together.
The dark ground, gilt traces and small painted figures give it the look of an object made to be seen as well as heard. Hung on a wall, the front shows a complete little stage built around the sound of the gong.
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11805 (AB-292779)
Di: 27cm (10.6")
18th Century, 19th Century
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Kieran Hughes-Jones embarked on a journey into the world of antiques in 2021. His interest in the past was ignited after graduating with a history degree in 2011, a passion that remained with him over the years. During the COVID lockdown, a documentary featuring an antiques dealer searching for...
