19TH C. BURMESE  NAT

Some figures just have wonderful charm.  I originally was told that his Burmese wooden painted and gilded figure represents a character from the Ramayana epic.  However, knowledgeable colleagues identified it as a nat, or protective spirit.  The Burmese have many, but 37 official ones.  In any event, this figure stands 21 1/2" tall with wonderful lacquer work and porcelain like paint on the face and bust.  There is slight old separation of the arms at the elbows, and a crack at the waist, but nothing that detracts seriously from the appearance.   A superb decorative figure, and protects your household.