Antique Chofa with Garuda effigy

€1200,00

Antique carved wooden chofa or(chof ah) featuring the mythical bird Garuda, vehicle of the god Vishnu. In Thai Buddhism, Garuda is a royal and spiritual symbol representing power, justice and protection. As such, these ridge ornaments ward off malevolent spirits and attract blessings to buildings and their occupants, while embodying the aesthetics and spirituality of Buddhist temples.
A Thai(Siamese) copy, circa early 19th century.
Comes complete with steel base, 4 adjustable feet and tilt adjustment screw.
Provenance: Estate of Asian art collector and dealer Claude de Marteau.
This piece is sold with a certificate of provenance.
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H max (with base) 171 CM X P 20 CM X W 24 CM.
H without base 151 CM.
Base W 34 CM X D 28.5 CM.