A MASSIVE SILVER FIGURE OF THE LAST BURMESE KING ON HORSEBACK Burma, 1880s. Realistically cast on a rectangular base, depicting the last King of Burma, Thibaw, on horseback, wearing military costume, hat and rising a sword. The horse shown standing with its left foreleg raised, with finely incised mane, the chest strap and crupper are hung with tassels.

Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, few small nicks.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.

Weight: 1769 g
Dimensions: Length 17 cm, Height 24.5 cm