Monumental Buddhist Temple Entrance Oil Lamp Decorated With Peacocks Burma 19th Century

Monumental oil lamp at the entrance to a Buddhist temple decorated with peacocks, Burma 19th century. These large lamps were placed in front of the entrance to the temples on the outside in order to be visible from afar at night once the 51 lights were turned on. They therefore had to be protected from the rain, which explains the presence of the headdress, 115cm in diameter, also in bronze. Its umbrella shape is an influence of British colonization. The peacock has been the national symbol and the emblem of the Burmese nobility for several centuries. functional lamp. Solid bronze. Dimensions: H 247cm135kg The central bird weighs 19kg Removable for transport