"Chofa Wooden Ridge Ornament Buddhist Temple Bird Garuda Thailand Siam 19th Century 150 Cm"
Chofa Siam 19th century Ridge ornament in carved wood and traces of polychromy Important architectural element of Buddhist temple, ridge ornament, called "Chofa", representing Garuda, the bird-man of Hindu and then Buddhist mythology, vehicle of the god Vishnu. Beautiful patina of erosion, traces of polychromy and wear. Height including base 150 cm Without base 142 cm