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ANTIQUE OLD VINTAGE SCULPTURE SUKHOTHAI EARTHENWARE 'GUARDIANS FIGURE' 16/17TH C

$ 622.51

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Region of Origin: Southeast Asia
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Condition as displayed. High quality carving, with brown lacquer surface, with minor flaws, fractures, inclusions, dents, pitting and wear which is a normal part of the sculpture patina and it's appearance, given the age of the piece. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
  • Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
  • Color: Multi-Color

    Description

    Here is a wonderful Sukhothai earthenware, altar guardian creature figure depicting a primitive mythological pair of leo, used during early animistic religious and cultural ceremonies to contain sacred objects. It's look as awesome animal spirit that counteract evil spirits. They're well shaped torso with it's almond-shaped eyes bulging, a nose connected to relief-sculpted eyebrows and open mouth. And on the bottom Reveals the abrasion of base which is origin source of earthen.
    In the ancient time, the sculpture of Sukhothai were called 'Sang Ka Loke' or Chinaware which get influenced by Chinese, made by Thai artisan as who think and development by himself. Mostly were crockery, Green Earthenware Celedon, to use in only the Kingdom. Many types of them also used for decorate the architecture Buddhism, religious, cultural ceremonies and sacred objects.
    Look at the enlarged photos that has more beautifully and clearly details, you will not be disappointed 100%, it's amazing piece for who serious. All our collectibles are from our own family's private collection or carefully picked at Thai secondhand markets with a trained eyes, also we make dealing from local people in our town and on our travels.
    Dimensions : Height 10.0 inches, Length 7.0 inches, Width 4.2 inches.
    If you have any questions, please contact us via eBay message. We willing to reply as soon as possible.
    Payment
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    Shipping & Handling
    - Item will be shipped by Registered Airmail. Online tracking number will be provided.
    - Buyer is responsible for any import tax and/or brokerage fee.
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