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| Lot# & Name: |
664. Thai Bronze Bodhisattva Standing Figure |
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| Estimate: |
$1,000-$1,500 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,150.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,150.00 |
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| Category: |
Asian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand)
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| Culture or Country: |
Thailand.
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| Period: |
Ca. 15th century A.D.
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| Size: |
9-7/8”H. x 4”W. |
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| Description: |
Solid cast bronze standing figure holding a celt and a bottle, depicting the Hindu god Shiva (often identified as a pre-Khmer, Lopburi, or Dvaravati-era Shiva) or a Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara from ancient Thailand. In Southeast Asian art history, particularly regarding bronzes discovered in Hoards across Northeast Thailand (such as the famous Prakhon Chai Hoard), the unique combination of these specific attributes carries a precise iconographic meaning: The Celt (Axe/Hatchet): In this cultural context, the "celt" represents a stone or metal axe head (parashu), which is a primary weapon and attribute used to symbolize Shiva's power to sever ignorance and destroy evil. The bottle represents a kamandalu (an ascetic's water flask). This object holds the nectar of life or sacred water, representing purification and spiritual practice. Attachment tangs intact. Overall rich bluish-green surface patina. Missing both left forearms and a piece missing from the rear right base corner. Old custom hardwood block base.
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| Provenance: |
Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$60.00 |
| International: |
$135.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Thai Bronze Bodhisattva Standing Figure
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