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Ancient Southeast Asian Pyu Culture Zoomorphic Pumtek Amulet, c. 1st-9th Century CE

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Ancient Southeast Asian Pyu Culture Zoomorphic Pumtek Amulet, c. 1st-9th Century CE

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Description

This zoomorphic amulet, reminiscent of the Pyu culture's artistic style, is thought to be made from Pumtek, a type of petrified palmwood highly valued in ancient Myanmar for its use in protective and ceremonial adornments. Its intricate patterning and form suggest a fusion of aesthetic appeal and symbolic significance.

Dimension:
1.77 x 0.79 inches (4.5 x 2 cm)

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Descended within a private collection from the Mandalay Division.

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1 x 1.2 cm

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Ancient Southeast Asian Pyu Culture Zoomorphic Pumtek Amulet, c. 1st-9th Century CE

Name: Ancient Southeast Asian Pyu Culture Zoomorphic Pumtek Amulet, c. 1st-9th Century CE
SKU: 178051308
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $120

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