Funeral car for a Burmese monk (‘phongi’). Inscribed ‘Enclosure and catafalque in which a Phungi is placed to be burnt. Hearse in car in which a Phungi is carried to the burning place.’
Two round funeral cars for Burmese lay people. Inscribed: ‘Lay catafalque and coffin.’ Note: The receptacle for the monk’s body is the quadrangular black segment in the middle of the funeral car. Such ornate funeral cars denoted a person of high status, and the related ceremonies would have b...