Buddhistic objects - Thailand

[Buddhist Art / Southeast Asia] Rare miniature votive stupa (Cedi / Phra Chedi) carved in wood, lacquered and gilded with gold leaf – Thailand / Laos (Rattanakosin / Lanna Style) Beautiful and elegant miniature votive stupa (Cedi) carved from a single block of wood, covered with traditional lacquer and a bright gold leaf gilding. Subject & Architecture: Elongated 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 perforated apex to originally host an parasol or a precious attribute. Technique & Material: Hand-carved monoxyl wood, prepared with dark lacquer (laque rak) and then entirely covered with gold leaf gilding. Origin / Style: Southeast Asia – Thailand or Laos (Northern Rattanakosin or Lanna style). Dimensions: Height: 12.5 cm Overall condition: Very beautiful and good state of preservation for a gilded votive wood artifact. Patina & Wear: Superb old gilding well preserved, showing fine signs of use and age as well as authentic losses of gold leaf at the base exposing the dark preparation lacquer underneath. Base in raw wood showing period-cut marks.

Estimate:$167.26

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