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Kneeling Shin Arahan (Disciple)

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The figure kneels in the attitude of veneration upon a rectangular lotus base. At the apex of the up-turned hands is a small hole to take the stem of a flower. Depicted as a monk he is shaven headed and clad in the customary robes.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved padouk wood overlaid with gilded black thitsi lacquer.
Brief description
Burmese kneeling image of Shin Arahan, follower of the Buddha. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885). In carved padouk wood, lacquered and gilded. ca. 19th century
Physical description
The figure kneels in the attitude of veneration upon a rectangular lotus base. At the apex of the up-turned hands is a small hole to take the stem of a flower. Depicted as a monk he is shaven headed and clad in the customary robes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.8cm
  • Width: 8.4cm
  • Depth: 5.1cm
Style
Credit line
Gift from H.M. Queen Mary, Buckingham Palace
Historical context
The monk Shin Arahan was a follower of the Buddha and this figure may have formed one of a group depicitng some scene from his ministry.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IM.22-1924

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Record createdSeptember 3, 2003
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