Chinthe Collection

Asiatic Furniture from the Collection of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, G. C. S. I. D. C. L. etc
LLM461254 Asiatic Furniture from the Collection of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, G.C.S.I. D.C.L. etc. Burmese Carved and Gilt Doorway from Mandalay

Myanmar, Burma, Yangon. Gardeners tend the grounds of the Shwedagan Golden Temple, the largest and most scared of all Buddhist sites in Myanmar

Irrawaddy chinthe statues, 1880s C017 / 6850
Irrawaddy chinthe statues. 19th-century artwork of a pair of large chinthe statues guarding a temple site on the Irrawaddy River, Burma

South entrance to Mandalay Hill with two giant Chinthe (guardian lion-dogs), Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Chinthe statue at entrance to the Shwedagon pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Chinthe statue at southern entrance to the Shwedagon pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Chinthe at Kyiakausan - Rangoon - Chinthes guard all the pagoda entrances Date: 1952

Chinthe statues, half lion and half dragon, Mimalaung Kyaung, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Chinthe guards hilltop pagoda, Mawlamyine, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Close-up of the huge lion statue (chinthe), at the foot of the stairs to Mandalay Hill, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Mandalay Hill chinthes, Mandalay, Myanmar, Asia

Chinthes at foot of stairs, Mandalay Hill, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Large white and gold statues of a chinthe stand guard at Swedawmyat Paya, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Statue of a legendary Chinthes (half lion, half griffin), Mergui, Myanmar (Burma)

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Chinthe, the majestic guardian lion-dogs of Myanmar (Burma), have long stood as symbols of protection and power. These magnificent creatures can be found throughout the country, adorning temples, pagodas, and even furniture collections. Lord Curzon of Kedleston's Asiatic Furniture Collection boasts intricate Burmese Carved and Gilt Doorways from Mandalay. These masterpieces showcase the craftsmanship and artistry that went into creating these mythical beings. In Upper Burma, a Buddhist Manuscript Box called Poongyi and a Shrine known as Sadaik are adorned with colored glass encrusted wood. These ornate pieces highlight the cultural significance of chinthes in Myanmar's religious practices. The Irrawaddy chinthe statues dating back to the 1880s serve as historical relics that remind us of their enduring presence in Yangon (formerly Rangoon). At both the southern entrance to Shwedagon Pagoda and Kyiakausan, these imposing figures stand tall, guarding sacred spaces. Traveling further north to Bagan (Pagan), one encounters half-lion-half-dragon Chinthe statues at Mimalaung Kyaung. The fusion of two powerful creatures embodies strength and mythical allure. Mandalay Hill is home to not only breathtaking views but also impressive Chinthe guardians at its south entrance. As visitors ascend towards enlightenment or simply enjoy nature's beauty they can protected by these watchful sentinels. Heading southeast to Mawlamyine reveals another mesmerizing sight - Chinthe guards standing proudly atop a hilltop pagoda. Their presence adds an air of grandeur to this spiritual sanctuary. Finally, let us not forget the close-up encounter with a colossal lion statue at the foot of Mandalay Hill stairs. Its sheer size leaves onlookers in awe while reminding them that they are entering a realm where history meets mythological wonder.