Chofa Naga, Thai Wat temple finial.
- Carved wooden temple finial with Naga head, guardian of treasures, fertility, prosperity and immortality. It’s another emanation of the god Vishnu.
- Thailand, 19th century.
- Beautiful patina of faded wood, with vestiges of gilding mixed with calcified lichens.
- Supplied with white or black steel base, adjustable chofa inclination.
- Sold with its certificate of provenance: Estate of the collector and art dealer Claude de Marteau.
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- H max 162 CM (H Chofa alone 128 CM) X P 21 CM X W 22.5 CM.
- Stand W 28.5 CM X D 34 CM.
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