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Pair of 18th Century Sandstone Temple Elephants
€6,523
Pair of rare 18th century temple elephants carved in sandstone with chalk and leftovers of gold leaf.
Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with gold leaf.
Elephants have a God status and are the guardians of the Buddha templ, often seen at the temple entrance.
On the back of each elephant, there is a large recess for columns- pergola.
In fine condition with natural age-related patina.
Often seen in replica version made in clay but here we got the original temple elephants from pagodas, 18th century.
Sold as a pair.
| SKU | 104823 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Burma |
| Year | 1750 |
| Measurements | 1: H: 52 I W: 35 I D: 68 2. H: 54 I W: 35 I D: 65 |
| Material | Sandstone | Chalk | Gold leaf |
| Color | Burma / Myanmar |
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