Details
- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 9ʺD × 25.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Felt
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Good with typical wear, loss, tarnish, and verdigris/corrosion seen on Thai bronzes from this period. Good with typical wear, loss, tarnish, and verdigris/corrosion seen on Thai bronzes from this period. less
- Description
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Magnificent cold painted Thai bronze sculpture of "The Golden Swan" known as Phaya Swan in Thai Culture. These birds are …
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Magnificent cold painted Thai bronze sculpture of "The Golden Swan" known as Phaya Swan in Thai Culture. These birds are used as temple decorations. The bird is holding a bell and heart in its' mouth - note the bell has the Naga on it.
This figure or statue has been professionally mounted on a square black wooden base.
This piece makes an eye-catching and interesting display in either the home, office or business.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
Markings: None
Age: Circa 1950's
Dimensions: 25 1/2" tall (including base) x 9" x 14". The bronze statue itself is 19 1/2" tall.
16.7 pounds.
Further reading:
The Phaya Swan is considered a sacred symbol it is the vehicle deity of Brahma, the Creator who established prosperity according to the traditional Vedas. The word swan comes from the meaning "hongsa". Inhale and breath out Breath is a symbol of life. When Brahma gave life to the swan, it continued its life with the deity.
The power of the Golden Swan is extraordinary and it is considered one of the auspicious 108 that appear in the footprint of the Buddha. less
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