Discover Burmese miniature bronze statuettes depicting the life of the Buddha, from the Dipankara prophecy and Nativity to the Great Departure and hair cutting. Learn about their role as votive offerings in Buddhist relic chambers.
The crowned Buddha is one of the most fascinating expressions of Burmese Buddhist art, combining the spiritual authority of the Buddha with the visual language of kingship. Discover the origins, symbolism and evolution of this powerful iconography in Myanmar.