Pair Of Guardians Thepphanom Rattanakosin

Pair of Thepphanom in gilded bronze, very finely crafted. Early Rattanakosin period (1782 – 1932), although earlier influences of the Ayutthaya style are perceptible in the treatment of faces and ornaments. These statues are often placed at the entrance to temples or on family altars in Thailand. They symbolize spiritual protection and perpetual offering to Buddha. Provenance: Estate of the collector and dealer of Asian art Claude de Marteau Sold with certificate of provenance. H 14 cm x W 9 cm x D 6 cm Weight 1505 grams The Thepphanom or thephanom (เทพพนม), are Thai celestial deities kneeling in a posture of veneration. •Protective celestial deities: The Thepanom are celestial beings of the Thai Buddhist pantheon. They are often depicted in pairs, in postures of respect and prayer, and protect temples and shrines. Their richly decorated attire with stylized leggings and decorations is typical of secondary deities in Thai art. The tiered conical headdress is characteristic of royal or divine figures. • Pairs of Thepanom are designed to be placed on either side of a Buddha or sacred figure, emphasizing the importance of the scene depicted. View these Thepphanom Rattanakosin guardians in full screen mode on Vintage Addict