Buddhistic objects - Thailand

[Buddhist Art / Southeast Asia] Rare miniature votive stupa (Cedi / Phra Chedi) in carved, lacquered and gold leaf wood – Thailand / Laos (Rattanakosin / Lanna Style) Magnificent and elegant miniature votive stupa (Cedi) carved from a single block of wood, covered with traditional lacquer and bright gold leaf gilding. Subject & Architecture: Slender 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 stepped rings (Chattravat) ending in a perforated tip intended to originally hold an umbrella or valuable attribute. Technique & Material: Hand-carved monoxyl wood, prepared with dark lacquer (laque rak) and entirely covered with gold leaf gilding. Origin / Style: Southeast Asia – Thailand or Laos (Rattanakosin or Northern Lanna style). Dimensions: Height: 14 cm Overall condition: Very beautiful and good state of preservation for a gilded votive wood piece Patina & Wears: Excellent old gilding well preserved, showing fine signs of use and age as well as authentic loss of gilding at the base exposing the dark preparation lacquer underneath. Base in raw wood showing period-cut marks.

Estimate:$165.87

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