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Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant
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Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant

18th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant

This very ancient carving is part of a larger piece, the paint has a dusty slightly chalky finish with bright colours.

The carving shows 2 figures, a monkey sitting on an elephant, it is set on square post and can be free standing

There are deep shrinkage cracks but it is all very sound

The Statue comes from Burma

It is 37” Tall and the base is 13” in diameter

TZX184

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Burmese Temple Wood Carving to the 18th Century.

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SA1106206
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TZX184
Description
Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant
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This very ancient carving is part of a larger piece, the paint has a dusty slightly chalky finish with bright colours.
Elmgarden

The carving shows 2 figures, a monkey sitting on an elephant, it is set on square post and can be free standing

There are deep shrinkage cracks but it is all very sound

The Statue comes from Burma

It is 37” Tall and the base is 13” in diameter

TZX184

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Burmese Temple Wood Carving to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106206
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TZX184
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A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents.
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Archive I A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents.

Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant

Archive II A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents. View III
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Archive VI A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents. View VI
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Archive VIII A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents. View IX
Archive X A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents. View X
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A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents.
Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant
Ref: SA1106206
A hand-carved wooden Burmese temple sculpture featuring a polychrome painted figure of a monkey riding an elephant with gilded accents.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBurmese
  • MaterialTeak, Polychrome, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsMonkey figure, Elephant base, Polychrome finish, Flame halo background
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 33 cm (13 in)

This eighteenth-century Burmese temple carving is a sculptural architectural fragment depicting a monkey mounted upon an elephant. The hand-carved wooden work displays a polychrome finish in blue, green, and black pigments with gold leaf gilding, complemented by a carved flame halo background behind the figures. The painted surface has a dusty and slightly chalky texture showing deep shrinkage cracks across the structure, while the entire assembly rests upon an integrated square wooden post base. Measuring 95 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 33 cm deep, the sculpture is designed to stand freely as a decorative focal point in an empty room corner. In a modern interior, this striking maximalist piece functions as a floor-standing sculptural display item that brings rich texture and historical character to a residential setting. The traditional Asian craftsmanship and aged patina lend themselves to placement in entrance hallways, living spaces, or studies where it can be viewed from all sides. The sturdy wooden construction ensures the artifact remains stable while providing a bold visual statement through its traditional motifs and layered multi-coloured decoration.

FAQs

Burmese temple carvings were traditionally created to adorn Buddhist monasteries and temples across Myanmar, illustrating mythological figures, spirits, or traditional stories. These carved architectural elements served both decorative and structural functions within timber religious buildings.

Traditional Burmese carvings were predominantly crafted from native teak timber due to its resistance to decay and grain structure. Craftsmen worked with hand chisels to create deep relief details before applying lacquer, gold leaf, and natural polychrome paint pigments to finish the surface.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate wear, including natural timber shrinkage along the grain and layered patination on lacquer or polychrome paint. Tool marks from hand sculpting and evidence of historical mounting jointure also indicate traditional age and construction.

A carved architectural fragment functions as a focal sculpture when displayed on a pedestal, within an alcove, or mounted on a plain wall space. Placing the piece against a simple, neutral background allows its textural carving and aged paint finish to remain the central focus.

Keep polychrome wooden objects in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and moist air to prevent timber movement or flaking paint. Dust the carved surface gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush rather than applying liquid polish or damp cloths.
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