Old Chofa Garuda

Antique chofa or (chof ah) in carved wood and depicting the mythical bird Garuda, vehicle of the god Vishnu. In Thai Buddhism, Garuda is a royal and spiritual symbol representing power, justice and protection. Thus, these ridge ornaments help to ward off evil spirits and attract blessings to buildings and their occupants, while embodying the aesthetics and spirituality of Buddhist temples. Thai copy (Siam) to be dated around the beginning of the 19th century. Sold with its steel base, equipped with 4 adjustable feet and a tilt adjustment screw. Provenance: Estate of the collector and Asian art dealer Claude de Marteau. This piece is sold with a certificate of provenance. Learn more about the Claude de Marteau collection H (with base) 179 CM XP 24 CM XL 32 CM. H alone (without base) 159 CM. View this antique Chofa Garuda in full screen mode on Vintage Addict