Chofa, Buddhist temple finial.

  • Temple finial (Faïteau) known, depending on interpretation, as ” Garuda ” (Sanskrit: Eagle), mount of the god Vishnu, or “Hong/Hamsa” featuring the mythical bird or swan, animal vehicle of the god Brahma.
  • Beautiful original, faded patina with traces of red and yellow bowl (Brahma’s colors).
  • Thailand or Laos, 18th 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 origin.
  • An overview of this talented collector’s incredible career can be found here: https://www.thecdmcollection.be/
  • H max 149 CM (H without stand 133 CM) X P 21 CM X W 21 CM.
  • Stand W 28.5 CM X D 34 CM.

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