Saya Chone
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Saya Chone | |
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| Born | 1866 |
| Died | 1917 (aged 51) |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Traditional Burmese painting |
Saya Chone (Burmese: ဆရာချုံ) was a prominent Burmese painter based in Mandalay. He served as a royal court painter during the reign of King Thibaw Min, the last monarch of the Konbaung dynasty. After the British annexation of Upper Burma in 1886, he created many works depicting Burmese palace life.
