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-block piece of wood, covered with traditional lacquer and bright gold leaf gilding. Subject & Architecture: Elongated structure representing a traditional Thai/Laotian cedi with a polygonal/square stepped base (Mondop / tiered terraces). The upper elongated part consists of a bell-shaped dome (Andam) topped by a conical spire made of tiered rings (Chattravat) ended with a perforated tip to originally cradle a parasol or a precious attribute. Technique & Material: Hand-carved single-block wood, prepared with dark lacquer (lacquer rak) and then entirely covered with gold leaf gilding. Origin / Style: Southeast Asia – Thailand or Laos (Nordic Rattanakosin or Lanna style). Dimensions: Height: 17 cm Overall condition: Very beautiful and fine condition for a gilded votive wood piece Patina & Wear: Superb antique gilding well preserved, showing fine signs of use and age as well as authentic losses of gilding at the base exposing the underlying dark preparation lacquer. Base in raw wood showing period-cut marks.

Estimate:$165.87

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