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Chofa, Buddhist temple finial ornament.

Name: Chofa, Buddhist temple finial ornament.
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: NGB4GA7WVZ
Price: 1500 EUR
Availability: InStock

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1.500 €

Period 19th century

Style Asian Arts

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Temple finial (Faïteau) said to be, according to interpretation, "Garuda" (Sanskrit: Eagle), mount of the god Vishnu or "Hong/Hamsa" (Thai: Hong /Sanskrit: Hamsa) featuring the mythical bird or swan, animal vehicle of the god Brahma.
Beautiful original patina scattered with concretions and lichens, vestiges of red and yellow bowl and traces of gilding (Brahma's colors).
Thailand or Laos, 18th/19th century.
Supplied with white or black steel base, adjustable chofa inclination.
Provenance: Estate of collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau.
Sold with certificate of provenance.
An overview of this talented collector's incredible career can be found here: https://www.thecdmcollection.be/
H max (with foot) 161 CM X P 23 CM X W 23 CM.
H without stand 135 CM.
Stand W 28.5 CM X D 34 CM.

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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Asian Arts (Religious objects of Asian Arts Style)
Period	19th century (Religious objects 19th century)
Country of origin	Other / Unknown
Length (cm)	23
Height (cm)	161
Depth (cm)	23
Materials	Painted wood
Internal reference	7337