19th C. Burmese Bronze Kyeezee
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Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century. A fascinating brass kyeezee or gong of triangular form with two flat sides and a hole drilled near the top for suspension. Resembling the silhouette of a robed Buddha sitting cross-legged in meditation, this musical instrument is vertically symmetrical with a slightly rounded bottom, curled up corners, six protruding decorative tabs forming four tiers, and a rounded cap. Often used for meditation, the kyeezee produces a piercing bell-like tone when struck and a warbling effect when spun. A beautiful piece of devotional and religious art! Size: 13.375" L x .75" W x 9.375" H (34 cm x 1.9 cm x 23.8 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
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Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century. A fascinating brass kyeezee or gong of triangular form with two flat sides and a hole drilled near the top for suspension. Resembling the silhouette of a robed Buddha sitting cross-legged in meditation, this musical instrument is vertically symmetrical with a slightly rounded bottom, curled up corners, six protruding decorative tabs forming four tiers, and a rounded cap. Often used for meditation, the kyeezee produces a piercing bell-like tone when struck and a warbling effect when spun. A beautiful piece of devotional and religious art! Size: 13.375" L x .75" W x 9.375" H (34 cm x 1.9 cm x 23.8 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#148069
Condition
Minor nicks to peripheries, otherwise intact. Nice patina!
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19th C. Burmese Bronze Kyeezee
Estimate $1,200 - $2,500
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