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Buddhist ritual gondola boat in the shape of a sacred Hintha bird.
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Myanmar
Golden footwear in the shape of the sacred hintha bird was part of the five royal garments worn by the Buddhist kings in what is now Myanmar. These royal shoes are believed to date to the last Burmese dynasty, the Konbang dynasty which lasted from 1755-1885. Hintha, or hamsa, birds are important Buddhist symbols signifying purity, harmony and good character.
