Monumental Thai Chua, Triangular Architectural w. Monkeys

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Monumental Thai Chua, Triangular Architectural w. Monkeys

SKU 1408641 Category Architectural / Wood Carvings Tags asian antiques, southeast asian

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Region	Southeast Asian
Period	Pre 1900

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An incredible monumental triangular architectural pediment, chua from Thailand. Carved of wood in high relief, the design is of scrolling peony vines entwining monkey figures. The anthropomorphized monkeys, dressed in clothing and with human hands, are suggestive of the Hindu deity, Hanuman. In keeping with the Hindu/Buddhist theme, makara heads emerge from the ends of the scrolling peony vines. A lotus petal edge motif suggests the Buddhist aspect of the carving and possibly the building it once belonged to.

Provenance: Armstrong Collection

Exhibited at the Prestigious SF Fall Art an Antique Show 2019

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 75″ high x 124″ long x 3″ deep

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An incredible monumental triangular architectural pediment, chua from Thailand. Carved of wood in high relief, the design is of scrolling peony vines entwining monkey figures. The anthropomorphized monkeys, dressed in clothing and with human hands, are suggestive of the Hindu deity, Hanuman. In keeping with the Hindu/Buddhist theme, makara heads emerge from the ends of the scrolling peony vines. A lotus petal edge motif suggests the Buddhist aspect of the carving and possibly the building it once belonged to.

Provenance: Armstrong Collection

Exhibited at the Prestigious SF Fall Art an Antique Show 2019

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 75″ high x 124″ long x 3″ deep

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Region	Southeast Asian
Period	Pre 1900

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