Pair of rare 18th century temple elephants carved in sandstone with chalk and leftovers of gold leaf.
Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with gold leaf.
Elephants have a God status and are the guardians of the Buddha temple, often seen at the temple entrance.
On the back of each elephant, there is a large recess for columns- pergola.
Price is for the 2
Pair is in good condition with natural age-related patina.
Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with gold leaf.
Elephants have a God status and are the guardians of the Buddha temple, often seen at the temple entrance.
On the back of each elephant, there is a large recess for columns- pergola.
Price is for the 2
Pair is in good condition with natural age-related patina.
Often seen in replica version made in clay but here we got the original temple elephants from a pagoda, 18th century.
Measurement (cm)
Left in pic.: H: 52 W: 35 D: 68
Right in pic.: H: 54 W: 35 D: 65.
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Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
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Style:Other(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:SandstoneGiltHand-Carved
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Place of Origin:Myanmar
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Period:18th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Approx. 1750
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
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Seller Location:Kastrup, DK
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Reference Number:Seller: 104823Seller: LU1007430053232
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