{"product_id":"antique-thai-thapanom-temple-figures-1870-52cm","title":"Pair of Antique Thai Thapanom Temple Figures – ca. 1870","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figure A H 52 × W 23 cm; Figure B H 52 × W 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 11.5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved hardwood with lacquer, gilding and glass or mirror decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of Thapanom temple figures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kneeling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMudra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anjali Mudra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique Thai Thapanom temple figures shown kneeling with their palms joined in a gesture of reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved wooden surfaces retain worn red and black lacquer, gilded ornamental panels and small inset decorative elements. Natural surface wear and losses remain visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn old Gallerij Bodhi card accompanies the pair and identifies the subject as Thai Thapanom temple figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnjali Mudra joins the hands before the chest as a gesture of reverence, greeting and spiritual humility. In a kneeling figure, the gesture creates an especially focused image of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carved hardwood retains visible grain, tool-work and naturally varied colour beneath the surviving lacquer, gilding and inset decoration. The 13 photographs document the carving, profiles, reverse and age-related surface character as part of the condition assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361514537290,"sku":"220","price":3890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/pair-antique-thai-thapanom-figures-front-gallery.jpg?v=1787923205","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-thai-thapanom-temple-figures-1870-52cm","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}