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Antique Burmese 19th Century Mandalay style Chinthe marble sculpture

$ 79.19

Availability: 26 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Condition: Excellent piece with ages in beginning of 19th Century Mandalay period of burma
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Antique Burmese 19th Century Mandalay style Chinthe marble sculpture
    A Chinthe
    is a leogryph (lion-like creature) that is often seen at the entrances of pagodas
    and temples
    in
    Burma
    and other
    South
    and
    Southeast Asian
    countries. The chinthe is featured prominently on the
    kyat
    (the currency of Burma) and the
    Sri Lankan rupee
    . The chinthe is almost always depicted in pairs, and serve to protect the pagoda. They typically appear as animals, but are sometimes found with human faces.
    sized
    W 2.7" by
    H 5" by D 1.6"  and with weight 400 gram or 1 lbs.
    This Chinthe marble was made by a piece of solid white marble hand carving.
    It is in very good condition, original & rare, charms, and religions Buddhism spiritually.
    Any question please email to me at my message. Thank You.