All Artifacts
The items listed on this website are collection of artwork and artifacts from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). The items are from the estates of Neil Sowards (President of Friends of Burma) and sister. His parents, Erville and Genevieve Sowards, were missionaries to Burma from 1921 to 1966 (with breaks). His sister, Genevieve Myrtle Sowards Gillen, was born in Burma and visited a number of times. His parents’ items were collected from 1921 to 1966. Genevieve’s collection began in 1990 and ended in 2010.
If you’re interested in an item, please email president@friendsofburma.org and include the item number, description, or link. Please note that shipping and handling costs are not included in the listed price.
Round Lacquerware wall plaque
$15
9 inch diameter. (227 mm) Burmese Chinthe. The Chinthe is a mythological beast, a sort of lion-dragon and found at the entrances of temples. It is also found on modern Burmese coins. The gold is real gold. The Burmese are able to beat gold into very thin sheets—the thinnest in the world! And that gold is what is on this plaque. Some repair on edge. Tape hanger on back so it can be hung on the wall.
Item number: 7
