A wooden roof finial
This lot is offered without reserve.
A wooden roof finial

THAILAND, 18TH CENTURY

细节
A wooden roof finial
Thailand, 18th Century
In the shape of a bird, with a sharp upper beak and high curved head feathers, the chest covered with inlaid triangles of metal, with polychromy remaining overall
61½ in. (156.2 cm.) high
注意事项
This lot is offered without reserve.

拍品专文

Chofa, or "tassel of air," are a particular feature of Thai monastery buildings, and are meant to resemble the bird-god, Garuda.