Burmese Buddhist Monk Cremation Pongyi Funeral Pyre Ceremony Vtg. Photo 19thC.
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Burmese Buddhist Monk Cremation Pongyi Funeral Pyre Ceremony Vtg. Photo 19thC.
£10.00
Burmese Buddhist Monk Cremation Pongyi Funeral Pyre Ceremony Vtg. Photo 19thC.
This quality reprint of a vintage photo shows the cremation of a Burmese Buddhist monk, known as a pongyi, on an elaborate funeral pyre. A tall, ornate structure is engulfed in flames and thick smoke. In Burmese Buddhism, the funeral of a senior monk is a significant event, often involving a large, decorative pyre. These ceremonies are elaborate public affairs, reflecting the high esteem in which monks are held.
Shipping Details
We ship worldwide from the UK. There is no additional charge for extra prints.
Print Details
• Prints measure 10x8 inches (25x20cms).
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
• Prints are produced on premium quality, archival photo paper with an attractive lustre finish.
• Fade resistant museum quality inks.
• Sharp, clear reproduction - taken directly from a high resolution scan of the original image.
• Printed without borders as standard.
• Minor cropping may occur due to format differences.
• White borders will be added on two sides if cropping would lose important details.
• If you have a strong preference for either option, please tell us when ordering.
Perfect For
• Framing and display
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
• Gifts for history lovers
• Historical collections
• Personal research
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