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Antique carved wooden chofa or (chof ah) featuring the mythical bird Garuda, vehicle of the god Vishnu.
Thai (Siamese) example circa early 19th century.
Sold with its steel base, equipped with 4 adjustable feet and a tilt adjustment screw.
Provenance: Estate of Asian art collector and dealer Claude de Marteau.
This piece is sold with a certificate of provenance.
H (with base) 177 CM X P 22 CMX W 32 CM.
H without base 157 CM.
Base W 34 CM X D 28.5 CM.
In Thai Buddhism, Garuda is a royal and spiritual symbol representing power, justice and protection. As such, these finial ornaments ward off malevolent spirits and attract blessings to buildings and their occupants, while embodying the aesthetics and spirituality of Buddhist temples.
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Ref: KPISZ8RSZI
| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Asian Arts (Religious objects of Asian Arts Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Religious objects 19th century) |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Length (cm) | 32 |
| Height (cm) | 177 |
| Depth (cm) | 22 |
| Weight (Kg) | 10 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Internal reference | 7344 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 4020, LIÈGE, Belgium |
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