This wooden Nat statue has been assessed based on material, technique, iconography, condition, dimensions, and market comparison with similar 19th-century Burmese Nat figures. The statue depicts a standing figure in anjali mudra (prayer posture), with a high crown and calm, aristocratic facial features, characteristic of Thagyamin, the king of the Nats within the Burmese spiritual tradition.
The statue is entirely hand-carved from a single solid block of wood and was originally intended for placement in a home altar or temple niche, which is confirmed by the flat-worked back. The surface displays a naturally developed patina with old wear and scattered insect traces, consistent with prolonged aging and religious use. There are no indications of modern lacquer, restoration, or artificial aging.
The quality of the carving, the consistent iconographic features, and the authentic age of the wood collectively support this range of value.
