A large and impressive Burmese 19th century Mandalay style Buddhist throne shrine, made in two sections. The lower section platform base gilded and lacquered and carved with scrolling tendrils. The upper section with a central niche made to accommodate a Buddha framed by gilded carved scrolling tendrils flanked by relief carved foliate scrolls. The pagoda form top embellished with gilded foliate decoration in high relief. Some minor losses evident, 98 x 80 cm