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.
Monk in front of Mindon bell
$100
61. Watercolor painting by Burmese artist A. T. Nyunt, 1990s with monk in front of Mindon bell. This is the largest intact bell in the world. The Russians have a larger one but it is broken. Over all dimensions 10 3/4 by 8 3/4 inches. One mat with glass. Painting is 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches (165 x 113 mm.) They ring their bells by hitting them with a wooden beam.
