Sculptures and artworks from Burma Myanmar

Made in carved wood, often gilded or lacquered, sometimes enhanced with glass or stone inlays, they are characterised by their expressiveness and the balance of their proportions. Buddhas, monks, or spiritual figures were intended for temples, monasteries, or domestic altars.

The sculptures of Burma—today Myanmar— bear witness to a rich artistic tradition, deeply shaped by Theravāda Buddhism and the cult of the Nat, protective deities of the Burmese pantheon. Made in carved wood, often gilded or lacquered, sometimes enhanced with glass or stone inlays, they stand out for their expressiveness and the balance of their proportions.
Buddhas, monks, or spiritual figures were intended for temples, monasteries, or domestic altars. The works presented here come from the Claude de Marteau collection, selected for their artistic quality, age, and provenance, and embody an essential part of Myanmar’s spiritual heritage.