A rare and quietly magnificent Thai gilt bronze ensemble that brings an entire temple courtyard onto one shelf. At its heart, a ten-armed Shiva rides serenely upon Nandi, the sacred bull, while two kneeling Teppanom celestial guardians keep watch in eternal prayer. The bronze wears a soft green patina threaded with the warm glint of original gilding, the kind of surface money simply cannot fake. Cast in the Rattanakosin manner and stamped on its cinnabar-red base with the Garuda seal of the Royal Workshops, this is a piece with a pedigree and a presence. From a private collection, and rather reluctant to be sold, one suspects.
Styling & Collectors Inspiration
This is the sort of group that anchors a room. Set the trio on a console against a deep teal or ochre wall, let a single warm spotlight catch the gilt, and watch it do the work of an entire gallery. Collectors of Asian devotional bronze will want it in conversation with our Antique Bronze Buddha Seated on Lotus and our Khmer Style Bronze Buddha Head. For interior designers building a layered, spiritual corner, pair it with the gilded sweep of our Gilded Mandalay Standing Buddha, or echo the Garuda motif with our hand-carved Balinese Garuda Figure. Candlelight, incense, and a little reverence are all optional, but highly recommended.
Details
Thai gilt bronze group: ten-armed Shiva riding Nandi the sacred bull, flanked by two kneeling Teppanom temple guardians (brother and sister)
Beautiful green patina with surviving original gilding
Bears the Garuda seal of the Royal Workshops on the cinnabar-red base
Rattanakosin style, from a private collection
Shiva on Nandi: approx. height 33.5 cm, width 21.5 cm, depth 11.5 cm, weight approx. 2.6 kg
Teppanom guardians: each approx. height 22.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 10 cm, weight approx. 0.9 kg and 1 kg
Combined weight approx. 4.5 kg
Material: gilt bronze
Origin: Thailand
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