{"product_id":"por-sala-tan-copy-70","title":"Por Sala Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePST07\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacha Khu Baramee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePor Sala Tan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Inches \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarang Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIndividual Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach artifact is individually handmade from prepared sacred materials. Natural differences in the powder, surface, embedded takruts, gold leaf and positioning of the inserts mean that no two examples should be expected to appear exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Experiences Shared by Luksits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces of this nature are traditionally valued by those whose daily lives depend heavily upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthority, relationships and the cooperation of others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness owners, managers and those involved in negotiation may approach such an artifact not simply for wealth, but for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the personal presence through which others are more willing to listen, cooperate and show respect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paired male and female imagery is also significant. Rather than concentrating upon a single quality, the piece represents a balance between firmness and softness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn practical terms, luksits may associate this with knowing when to stand one's ground and when to approach another person with Metta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly elaborate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurmese royal-couple sacred piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining royal symbolism with Barang and traditional occult materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two standing figures on the front evoke the image of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eking and queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing the union of authority, merit, compassion and harmonious partnership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe imagery is reminiscent of Burmese traditions surrounding royal couples, including the cultural memory of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing Anawrahta of Pagan and his royal consorts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. However, unless the original maker specifically identified the figures, they are better understood as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroyal symbolic figures rather than definitively identified historical portraits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts reverse reveals the more esoteric character of the artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakruts, sacred inserts, twin golden figures and other prepared materials have been assembled together, creating a piece directed towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee, Metta Maha Niyom, protection, benefactors and stability of fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnawrahta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, who ruled from 1044 to 1077, is remembered as one of the formative rulers of the Pagan Kingdom and an important figure in the development of Burmese kingship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pagan period became closely associated with the expansion of Buddhist institutions, temple construction, merit-making and the relationship between political authority and religious patronage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin later popular understanding, the righteous ruler came to represent more than political power alone. Authority was ideally supported by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emerit, generosity, discipline and responsibility towards others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal-couple imagery therefore carries a broader symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe king represents command, protection and worldly authority, while the queen introduces qualities of compassion, attraction, harmony and support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they form an image of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epower that is stabilised rather than uncontrolled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigins of the Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body of the amulet is formed from a reddish-brown sacred powder or clay mixture associated with Burmese-style sacred-object making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch mixtures may traditionally incorporate combinations of prepared earth, old sacred powders, temple-related materials and other substances selected by the practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse contains the most visible collection of ritual components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal takruts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have been inserted around the surface. A round sacred insert appears towards the upper centre, while a larger rectangular relic or sacred material is embedded below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo small golden figures stand symmetrically on either side of the centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface is then extensively covered with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, visually bringing these separate ritual components together into a single composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRitual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional practice, an artifact combining so many separate materials would not be understood through one ingredient alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front establishes the principal symbolism of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroyal pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse then reinforces the intended qualities through multiple takruts and sacred inserts. Different takruts may traditionally be prepared for individual purposes such as Metta, authority, protection, attraction, wealth or the support of benefactors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paired golden figures further reinforce the concept of two complementary forces operating together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin Barang practice, materials of spirit or relic origin may also be incorporated to provide the spiritual connection through which the artifact is worked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is therefore a layered construction: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroyal symbolism on the front and the working ritual components concealed or embedded behind it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlessings and Effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal traditional associations of this piece centre upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee and Metta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concerns presence, merit and authority — particularly the ability to command respect without constantly resorting to force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta Maha Niyom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concerns goodwill, popularity and favourable treatment from others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paired royal figures additionally represent harmony between different qualities:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthority and leadership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetta and attraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespect and recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefactors and assistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusiness relationships and negotiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection against harmful intentions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStability of wealth and personal fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe emphasis is therefore not merely upon obtaining wealth. It is upon creating favourable conditions around the bearer — respected by others, supported by useful relationships and better positioned when opportunities arise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese remain traditional spiritual associations rather than guaranteed effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis type of piece is particularly relevant to people whose success depends upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleadership and human relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA business owner may traditionally carry it when meeting clients, negotiating agreements or managing staff. Someone seeking advancement may approach it for Baramee, recognition and support from senior figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose working in sales may instead focus upon its Metta qualities — encouraging smoother conversations, repeat customers and stronger professional relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe symbolism of the royal couple also provides a useful reminder for leadership itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthority alone can become harsh, while kindness without firmness can become ineffective. The paired figures represent the meeting of both qualities: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe ability to lead while maintaining goodwill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rectangular Burmese-style sacred powder amulet depicting two standing royal figures in relief on the front, surrounded by additional symbolic forms within the reddish-brown sacred material. The reverse is extensively covered with gold leaf and contains numerous individually embedded metal takruts, a round sacred insert, a larger central rectangular relic or prepared material and two small golden figures arranged symmetrically on either side. The handmade surface remains deliberately irregular, with the individual inserts clearly visible rather than concealed within the body of the piece. The artifact is currently preserved in a clear protective casing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this piece already combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaramee, Metta, protection and attraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it can function as a broad everyday artifact without requiring extensive pairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor someone focused upon business, it may be paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoke Lap or Riak Sap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e piece to place greater emphasis upon opportunities, income and the movement of wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor leadership or career advancement, a Lersi associated with wisdom and Baramee would complement the royal symbolism particularly well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the principal concern is protection, it may instead be paired with a guardian-oriented artifact, allowing the royal couple piece to remain focused upon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erelationships, authority and favourable human interaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat stands out about this piece is the contrast between its two sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front is comparatively restrained: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea king and queen standing together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn the artifact over and its construction becomes considerably more complex. Multiple takruts, golden figures, sacred inserts and gold leaf reveal that the piece was intended as more than a simple representation of Burmese royalty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts strongest symbolism lies in the pairing itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe king does not stand alone, nor does the queen. Together they represent two different qualities supporting one another — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthority with compassion, leadership with attraction, strength with diplomacy, and worldly success with spiritual merit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of older Burmese and Barang traditions, this combination gives the piece a character quite different from an artifact devoted solely to wealth, protection or Saneh. 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