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322. BRONZE STATUETTE OF A BOY PLAYING CHINLONE
Burma, 19th …
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322
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322. BRONZE STATUETTE OF A BOY PLAYING CHINLONE
Burma, 19th …
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
322. BRONZE STATUETTE OF A BOY PLAYING CHINLONE
Burma, 19th century
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A BOY PLAYING CHINLONE
Burma, 19th century
13 cm (5 1/8 in.) high
The boy balances on his left foot, clad in a girded loincloth (longyi) that leaves his limbs unencumbered and agile. His exposed arms and legs display the traditional tattoos for which the Burmese are renowned. A ball fashioned from interwoven strips of rattan rests lightly on his right foot. Chinlone, the Burmese national sport is traditionally played during Buddhist festivals and ceremonies. It serves both as a tribute to the Buddha, similar to offering flowers or music, and as a joyful gathering that strengthens community bonds. The game involves keeping the ball continuously in the air using only the foot, knee or shoulder, the use of hands is prohibited. Players pass it on from one to the other, showing dexterity, balance, and team spirit. For a description of the game and an image showing the players see an 1897 manuscript in the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford (Ms. Burm. a. 5).
Provenance:
Claude De Marteau, Brussels, 1990.
A Belgian family collection.
緬甸 十九世紀 銅緬甸少年踢藤球像
來源
克勞德‧德‧馬圖（Claude De Marteau），布魯塞爾， 1990年
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