Buddhistic objects - Thailand

[Buddhist Art / Southeast Asia] Rare miniature votive stupa (Cedi / Phra Chedi) in carved, lacquered and gold-leafed wood – Thailand / Laos (Rattanakosin / Lanna Style) Superb and elegant miniature votive stupa (Cedi) carved from a single piece of monoxyle wood, covered with traditional lacquer and bright gold leaf gilding. Subject & Architecture: Slim structure representing a traditional Thai/Laotian cedi with a polygonal/square base carved in steps (Mondop / tiered terraces). The elongated upper part consists of a bell-shaped dome (Andam) surmounted by a conical spire made of tiered rings (Chattravat) terminated by a pierced summit to originally accommodate an umbrella or precious attribute. Technique & Material: Hand-carved monoxyle wood, prepared with a dark lacquer (laque rak) and then entirely covered with gold leaf gilding. Origin / Style: Southeast Asia – Thailand or Laos (Rattanakosin or Northern Lanna style). Dimensions: Height: 17.4 cm Overall condition: Very beautiful and fine condition for a gilded votive wood piece Patina & Wear: Superb ancient gilding well preserved, showing delicate signs of use and age as well as authentic losses of gilding at the base exposing the dark preparation lacquer underneath. Base in raw wood showing traces of era cuts.

Stima:150€

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