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Late 19th Century Siamese Stone Relief Temple Carving

About the Item

This temple relief was purchased from a late 19th century upstate NY garden. This lovely Buddhist carving is in an as found state taken directly from the garden where it sat for the last century The family legend is that this was bought in Siam at the turn of the century around 1898. The relief is broken from a larger section & is irregular in shape and may once have been part of a temple complex. The reliefs actual age is unknown to us so we have decided to assume that it can be no older then the family's purchase date The deep relief work shows Buddha with many attendants, mythical animals, birds, and foliage. The stone's surface is heavily encrusted in lichen and surface growth from its years of exposure.exposure. While some losses and wear have occurred the details are still sharply visible and highly decorative. ] Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.25 in (87 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1898
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: see discription. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The plaque is irregular in shape but the measurements are the largest sizes. The surface is as found and contains lichen and growths of moss with vinning tendrails.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 15020681131216
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