King Anawrahta who ruled Pagan in the 11th century designated Thagyamin (Sakra) as the highest-ranking  Nat, on par with the Hindu god Indra. In Burma, he is often seen holding a conch shell and is a central figure in Burmese folklore, he is believed to return to earth every year, unseen in order to restore merit. Each of the days during the water festival is given a name in the Burmese Calendar – A Kya, A Kyo, A Kyat, and A Tat.  “A Kyo” means the day Thingyamin is welcomed on earth, while “A Kya” determines the day he came down to earth.  “A Kyat” indicates the day he is temporarily staying, and “A Tat” suggests the day he goes back to his abode in the heavenly realms.

This Nat spirit is representative of a celestial being or god who resides in Tamitimsa (Trayastrimsa) heaven and is on the same level as the angel in Christianity. In Burma, Deva nats are frequently seen carved into doorways of temples and monasteries.

Condition: Some repairs to the earnings where they are attached to the ears and age-related wear to gilding. Red thayo lacquer showing in places where the gild has worn, Stone eyes.