<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rix Enchères - Asian Art Gallery in Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rix Enchères is a Belgian gallery specializing in Buddhist and Asian art from Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Southeast Asia. Buy, sell & consign antiques]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:18:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rixencheres.com/nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Bagan Buddhist Art Evolution: From Pyu to the late Bagan Buddha statues - Pagan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating evolution of Bagan Buddhist art, from the ancient Pyu tradition and the influence of Pala India to the refined classical Buddha images of the 11th and 12th centuries. Explore how King Anawrahta’s patronage of Theravada Buddhism transformed Burmese sculpture, how local Pyu craftsmen adapted Indian models, and how the elegant classical Bagan Buddha gradually evolved into the more monumental images of the Late Bagan period.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/bagan-buddhist-art-from-pyu-to-the-late-pagan-buddha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa2e7f95462f0629b99bfe8</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:39:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_f82854661bbf4854b785b881f006c051~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burmese Dry-Lacquer Buddha Statues: The Forgotten Art of Papier-Mâché Sculpture in Myanmar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating tradition of Burmese dry-lacquer Buddha sculpture, a remarkable art form developed in Myanmar using natural lacquer, cloth, fibre and papier-mâché-like materials. Particularly associated with Upper Burma, Sagaing, Ye-U and Shwebo, these lightweight hollow Buddha images flourished during the 18th and 19th centuries, especially under the Konbaung dynasty. Explore how these sacred sculptures were made, why Sagaing became an important centre of production, and how these extr]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/burmese-dry-lacquer-buddha-statue-the-forgotten-art-of-papier-m%C3%A2ch%C3%A9-sculpture-in-myanmar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9ff6f3ab13c31632cefbd8</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:27:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_94a7200c44e3440d9d7dc3060bdb5e84~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les trésors d’or d’Ayutthaya : découvertes des anciennes cryptes des temples]]></title><description><![CDATA[Les trésors d’or découverts dans les cryptes du Wat Ratchaburana et du Wat Mahathat offrent un témoignage exceptionnel de la splendeur d’Ayutthaya. Bijoux, objets royaux, récipients rituels, reliquaires et offrandes bouddhiques révèlent le raffinement des artisans, la richesse de la cour et le rôle central du bouddhisme. Conservés au Musée national Chao Sam Phraya, ces vestiges dévoilent une civilisation où pouvoir royal, art et spiritualité étaient intimement liés.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/fr/post/les-tr%C3%A9sors-d-or-d-ayutthaya-d%C3%A9couvertes-des-anciennes-cryptes-des-temples</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d542b2f2a9a860de70fe5</guid><category><![CDATA[Statue de Bouddha de Thaïlande]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:59:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_948e5940628d4f999b10e6161081d718~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Golden Treasures of Ayutthaya: Discoveries from the Ancient Temple Crypts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries ever made in Thailand are the spectacular treasures hidden for centuries beneath the great temples of Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam.

Today, some of these remarkable objects can be admired at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum in Ayutthaya, where an exceptional collection of gold jewellery, royal regalia, ritual vessels, Buddhist offerings and precious objects provides a fascinating insight into the wealth,....]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/the-golden-treasures-of-ayutthaya-discoveries-from-the-ancient-temple-crypts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d4db8186b970a23b41e78</guid><category><![CDATA[Thai Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:52:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_948e5940628d4f999b10e6161081d718~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[L'art bouddhique Shan : des peuples Tai à une tradition Shan distinctive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Découvrez l’art bouddhique distinctif des peuples Shan, dont les sculptures témoignent de plusieurs siècles d’échanges culturels entre le Myanmar, la Thaïlande, le Laos et l’ensemble du monde tai. De leurs origines historiques aux formes caractéristiques des Bouddhas shan en bronze, cette tradition révèle une identité régionale fascinante.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/fr/post/l-art-bouddhique-shan-des-peuples-tai-%C3%A0-une-tradition-shan-distinctive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d225406dc19515868bbf3</guid><category><![CDATA[Statue de Bouddha de Birmanie]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_9aa2348a974a4131ab86ef35f6594eb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authentification de statues de Bouddha antiques / ancien en alliage/ bronze : guide complet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comment authentifier un Bouddha antique en bronze ou en alliage ? Découvrez comment l’expertise en histoire de l’art, l’analyse stylistique, l’examen des matériaux, l’étude de la patine et les méthodes scientifiques peuvent être combinés pour distinguer une sculpture bouddhique ancienne authentique d’une reproduction plus tardive.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/fr/post/authentification-de-statues-de-bouddha-antiques-en-alliage-guide-complet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d212df7c8dd11e52d907e</guid><category><![CDATA[Authentification]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:20:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_de4b3ae4e1ed4a9b918511c63f532bb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[La naissance de l'iconographie bouddhiste birmane primitive au Myanmar. Un mariage entre Pala et Pyu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explorez les origines de la sculpture bouddhique bamar ancienne et la fascinante rencontre entre les traditions artistiques Pyu et Pala. Cet article examine comment ces influences ont contribué à l’émergence d’un langage visuel bouddhique birman distinctif avant et pendant l’essor de Bagan.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/fr/post/la-naissance-de-l-iconographie-bouddhiste-birmane-primitive-au-myanmar-un-mariage-entre-pala-et-pyu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d209e6732eac17b700ccc</guid><category><![CDATA[Statue de Bouddha de Birmanie]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:15:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_642e6e5e0ada45c8b32b55abf84886bc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les trois Bouddhas de Tagondaing : bronzes bouddhiques Pyu des VIe–VIIe siècles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Découvrez les trois remarquables Bouddhas en bronze découverts à Tagondaing, au Myanmar, associés à la période Pyu et généralement datés des VIe–VIIe siècles. Leurs élégantes silhouettes debout offrent un rare aperçu de la sophistication de la tradition des bronzes bouddhiques qui s’épanouissait au Myanmar plusieurs siècles avant l’essor de Bagan.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/fr/post/les-trois-bouddhas-de-tagondaing-bronzes-bouddhiques-pyu-des-vie-viie-si%C3%A8cles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d1ec6539e594fad6d73ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Statue de Bouddha de Birmanie]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:08:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_6c2f9987cc154955a9eb450b3685b5f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment déterminer si une statue de Bouddha en bronze est ancienne : analyse d'un Bouddha marchant de Sukhothai (Thaïlande)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comment déterminer si une statue de Bouddha en bronze est véritablement ancienne ?

 Dans cette étude détaillée d’un Bouddha marchant thaïlandais en bronze de 42 cm, nous examinons le style caractéristique et la maîtrise sculpturale de l’école de Sukhothai, ainsi que les indices microscopiques révélant la corrosion, la minéralisation, les traces de laque conservées et les nettoyages...]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/fr/post/comment-d%C3%A9terminer-si-une-statue-de-bouddha-en-bronze-est-ancienne-analyse-d-un-bouddha-marchant-d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9d1c8d6d08a8a145c2c87a</guid><category><![CDATA[Statue de Bouddha de Thaïlande]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:04:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_740e2f5b042c4b70acb4c281e0cf755a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Tell if a Bronze Buddha Statue Is Antique: An Analysis of a Thai Sukhothai Walking Buddha]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can you tell whether a bronze Buddha statue is genuinely antique? In this detailed examination of a 42 cm Thai Walking Buddha, we explore the characteristic style and sculptural mastery of the Sukhothai school, together with microscopic evidence of corrosion, mineralisation, surviving lacquer and later cleaning. The convergence of these observations points to an authentic antique Sukhothai Walking Buddha and reveals the fascinating material history preserved within its bronze surface.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/how-to-tell-if-a-bronze-buddha-statue-is-antique-an-analysis-of-a-thai-sukhothai-walking-buddha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a99483f20b9c897c303e1b3</guid><category><![CDATA[Thai Buddhist Art]]></category><category><![CDATA[Buddha Statue Authentication]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:07:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_740e2f5b042c4b70acb4c281e0cf755a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Three Tagondaing Buddhas: 6th–7th-Century Pyu Buddhist Bronzes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the three remarkable bronze Buddhas found at Tagondaing in Myanmar, associated with the Pyu period and generally placed within the 6th–7th centuries. Their elegant standing forms offer a rare insight into the sophisticated Buddhist bronze tradition that flourished in Myanmar centuries before the rise of Bagan.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/the-three-tagondaing-buddhas-6th-7th-century-pyu-buddhist-bronzes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a968eae16a2f4a7938b8135</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:46:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_6c2f9987cc154955a9eb450b3685b5f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arakan Buddhist Art: The Mahamuni Tradition, the Three Buddhas and the Fortress Temples of Mrauk-U]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating world of Arakanese Buddhist art, from the sacred Mahamuni Buddha and the cult of Kassapa, Gautama and Maitreya to the distinctive bronzes and fortress-like temples of Mrauk-U. Shaped by centuries of trade, warfare and cultural exchange, Arakan developed one of the most original traditions of Buddhist sculpture in Myanmar.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/arakan-buddhist-art-the-mahamuni-tradition-the-three-buddhas-and-the-fortress-temples-of-mrauk-u</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95c6625bedecf2a6409240</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:44:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_a1e81c97dc964808baa082a5c3fa5013~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burmese Votive Tablets in Clay: From the Pyu Period to Bagan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burmese votive tablets: a guide and reflection of this part of Myanmar Buddhist art. From the pyu period until now votive tablets were used as a donation to relic chambers. Discover more about it]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/burmese-votive-tablets-in-clay-from-the-pyu-period-to-bagan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a93f3fd7ba802b41b91098e</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:30:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_ec682d8226464121b949a79d0a222cd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[U Thong Buddhas: From Khmer Influence to the Birth of Early Ayutthaya Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the fascinating world of U Thong Buddhist sculpture, a pivotal tradition that emerged in central Thailand between the ancient Dvaravati and Khmer/Lopburi traditions and the rise of Ayutthaya. Explore the distinctive features of U Thong Buddhas and how Khmer influence was transformed into one of the foundations of early Thai Buddhist art.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/u-thong-buddhas-from-khmer-influence-to-the-birth-of-early-ayutthaya-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8fe896bbd513a813cb858a</guid><category><![CDATA[Thai Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:49:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_980db051a14742eca262f2cee7c2f383~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mahamuni Buddha: Legend, Kingship and the Living Image]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the extraordinary history of the Mahamuni Buddha, one of the most sacred and politically significant Buddhist images of Myanmar. From its legendary creation in ancient Arakan to its capture and transfer to Mandalay, the Mahamuni has remained a powerful symbol of kingship, devotion and the living presence of the Buddha.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/the-mahamuni-buddha-legend-kingship-and-the-living-image</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e912ab23c95114c72cae0</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:10:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_66b428e9e5894c33a63380016987250f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The birth of Early Bamar Buddhist Imagery in Myanmar. A Mariage between Pala and Pyu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the origins of early Bamar Buddhist sculpture and the fascinating meeting of Pyu and Pala artistic traditions. This article examines how these influences contributed to the emergence of a distinctive Burmese Buddhist visual language before and during the rise of Bagan.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/the-birth-of-early-bamar-buddhist-imagery-in-myanmar-a-mariage-between-pala-and-pyu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a882a89b873b5f869e4c365</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:44:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_642e6e5e0ada45c8b32b55abf84886bc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Thailand and Myanmar Differ with Gold Donation on Buddha Statues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold leaf is one of the most visible expressions of Buddhist devotion in Southeast Asia, but Thailand and Myanmar have developed very different traditions around its use. Discover how generations of worshippers have transformed Buddha images through the accumulation of gold and what these practices reveal about religious devotion and cultural identity.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/how-thailand-and-myanmar-differ-with-gold-donation-on-buddha-statues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86ffde2ee4768db1512978</guid><category><![CDATA[Thai Buddhist Art]]></category><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:38:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_b945d93146a84f668be71d7128089197~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_426,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shan Buddhist Art: From the Tai Peoples to a Distinctive Shan Tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the distinctive Buddhist art of the Shan peoples, whose sculptures reflect centuries of cultural exchange between Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and the wider Tai world. From their historical origins to the characteristic forms of Shan bronze Buddhas, this tradition reveals a fascinating regional identity.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/shan-buddhist-art-from-the-tai-peoples-to-a-distinctive-shan-tradition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a85c111b0ce4cd4d06eec1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:27:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_9aa2348a974a4131ab86ef35f6594eb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Representation of Buddha as the Ideal Man : The Human Form in Buddhist Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buddha is not a portrait of the historical Siddhartha Gautama, but an idealised representation of human perfection. Discover how different cultures across Asia transformed the human body into an image of enlightenment, beauty, serenity and spiritual perfection.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/the-representation-of-buddha-as-the-ideal-man-the-human-form-in-buddhist-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a849a5f9489479ae632e22a</guid><category><![CDATA[Laos / Lan Xang Buddhist Art]]></category><category><![CDATA[Myanmar / Burmese Buddhist Art]]></category><category><![CDATA[Thai Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:54:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_864393fd8c8d4a7888c7958c54f336d6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Buddha of Lan Xang: From Lanna Kinship to Lao Distinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buddhist art of Lan Xang developed from a complex network of influences shared with Lanna, Khmer and other Southeast Asian traditions. Explore how Lao sculptors transformed these influences into a distinctive visual language and learn to recognize the characteristics of Lan Xang Buddha images.]]></description><link>https://www.rixencheres.com/post/the-buddha-of-lan-xang-from-lanna-kinship-to-lao-distinction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a809e6f3c91352534924109</guid><category><![CDATA[Laos / Lan Xang Buddhist Art]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:34:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd6ca7_f7416bf8b24a4d87a595ed12737a3dfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_590,h_744,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Denis Lepage</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>