Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Thai Kneeling Sacred Angel Teppanom 1950s

Description

Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angel.
Bronze gilded temple guardian in a sitting position.
Gilt Kneeling Thai … more Vintage Asian Gilt Bronze Teppanom kneeling Thai Sacred Angel.
Bronze gilded temple guardian in a sitting position.
Gilt Kneeling Thai Buddhist gatekeeper angel kneeling praying.
Intricate Asian bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling Angel Buddha statue in green with the ceremonial costume and the jewellery adorned with gold leaf details.
Thai kneeling and praying Buddha, Intricate detail, gilt head piece.
Teppanom are a mythological angel and part of the Buddhist tradition in Thailand.
They first came to earth when Buddha reached enlightenment and became Buddha's protector, then guardian of religious temples, and are seen as protectors of the house and land of the owner.
Very fine decorative Asian Metal Art work on cast gilt bronze kneeling Thai Buddhist gatekeeper angel.
Measures: Height of the sculpture is 7" height and 2.5" depth x 2.5 wide.
Materials and Techniques Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin Thailand
Period 1950-1959 less