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Lokanat, guardian of the four directions

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Black lacquered wood with gilding and glass inlays


Burma, 19th Century

BC 87.01.07.00, BC 87.01.08.00; Northern Illinois University

Konrad and Sarah Bekker Collection


The Lokanat, usually found as a male-gendered pair, are also called Kaba Saung Nat. These were typically positioned at the foot of the throne, regardless of whether a particular throne was occupied by the Buddha or by a Burmese king. The sounds emanating from the footbells clasped between the toes of these figures dispel anger and assure harmony within the throne room and kingdom beyond, be it spiritual or temporal.

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