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Pair of Old Thapanom Temple Figures – Thailand, ca. 1870

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Pair of old wooden Thapanom temple guardian figures from Thailand, ca. 1870. Each finely carved with traces of original gilding and polychrome.

Dimensions: a) H 52 × W 23 cm, b) H 52 × W 20 cm, total 11.5 kg.

€3,200.00

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Pair of Old Thapanom Temple Figures – Thailand, ca. 1870

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Pair of Old Thapanom Temple Figures – Thailand, ca. 1870

This impressive pair of Thapanom temple guardian figures originates from Thailand and dates to around 1870. Carved from heavy hardwood, each figure stands gracefully with hands in the anjali mudra gesture of reverence and devotion.

The statues retain traces of original gilding and polychrome, with natural surface wear that reflects their age and ritual use. Their elegant crowns, elongated features, and flowing garments are typical of 19th-century Thai temple art, where such figures were placed at entrances or altars as protectors and symbols of piety.

Details

Origin: Thailand
Date: ca. 1870
Material: Hardwood with traces of gilding and polychrome
Dimensions: a) H 52 × W 23 cm, b) H 52 × W 20 cm
Weight: combined approx. 11.5 kg
Condition: Old devotional figures, with surface wear consistent with age

Symbolism

Thapanom figures are guardian deities in Thai Buddhist tradition. Their prayerful posture and placement at temple entrances symbolize devotion, reverence, and the protection of sacred spaces. This pair, with their graceful presence and preserved gilded details, represents both spiritual significance and traditional Thai craftsmanship.