Lot n° 372
Estimation :
300 - 400
EUR
Thailand, 19th century - Lot 372
Thailand, 19th century
Architectural element in carved wood enhanced with polychrome glassware, Chofa
These elements were used to decorate the corners of the roofs of temples and palaces. Resembling a bird, they represent the mythological creature Garuda, half man half bird, which served as a means of transport for the Hindu god Vishnu.
H. 137 x L. 48 x W. 21 cm
H. with base: 160 cm
Traces of old polychromy and pigments
Wear and tear, modern metal base
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