Chofa, Buddhist temple finial ornament.
€1500,00
- Depending on the interpretation, this temple finial is called “Garuda” (Sanskrit: Eagle), the mount of the god Vishnu, or “Hong/Hamsa” (Thai: Hong /Sanskrit: Hamsa), representing the mythical bird or swan, the animal vehicle of the god Brahma.
- Beautiful original patina scattered with concretions and lichens, remnants 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 origin.
- An overview of this talented collector’s incredible career can be found here: https://www.thecdmcollection.be/
- H max (with stand) 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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