A SMALL BRONZE OF A WORSHIPPER, SHAN STATE Burma, 18th-19th century. Cast kneeling in prayer with an offering between his hands clasped in front of the chest, the face neatly detailed with heavy-lidded downcast eyes and full lips forming a smile, flanked by long earlobes, the hairline clearly visible. Provenance: German private collection. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, remnants of gilt and red pigment, few minuscule nicks, light occasional scratches. Weight: 269.0 g (incl. base) Dimensions: Height 7.6 cm (excl. base) and 10.4 cm (incl. base) Mounted to an associated wood base. (2) The bronze figure was most likely part of a group flanking a larger Buddhist figure (see Literature comparison). Literature comparison: Compare a closely related bronze figure, dated to the 19th century, in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1880.278.