A beautiful kinnara wall carving originally part of on old temple or building in Southeast Asia, still seen in countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. The kinnara is a mythical creature in Buddhist and Hindu mythology, often depicted as a half-human, half-bird creature. This antique sculpture was made using terra-cotta and were used to adorn the walls of temples and other religious buildings. This kinnara is depicted in a graceful, dancing pose, with intricate details carved into the feathers, legs and wings. The large and imposing clay statue has been mounted on a metal stand to give it extra support. Shows minor cracks, chips and imperfections.
- *Era: Antique
- *Material: Terracotta/Metal
- *Size: 22"(L) x 9"(D) x 25.5"(H)
- *Color: Terracotta
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*Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be consider defects but rather part of its character & historical value.
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Found in Thailand
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Specifications
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Material: Terracotta on metal stand
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Dimensions: 22"L x 9"D x 25.5"H
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Origin: Antique; Southeast Asian Buddhist and Hindu temple terracotta Kinnara mythical creature dancing figure architectural ornament sculptural tradition; terracotta, Thailand
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Era: Antique
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Condition: Shows minor cracks, chips and imperfections; wear consistent with historical character
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Special Detail: Kinnara wall carving originally adorning the walls of a temple or religious building in Southeast Asia; the Kinnara is a mythical half-human, half-bird creature from Buddhist and Hindu mythology; depicted in a graceful dancing pose with intricate details on feathers, legs and wings; mounted on a metal stand; found in Thailand
