Gate guardian in elegant court attire

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.:	58.326.1
Type:	sculpture; lacquers
Date of production:	first half of the 19th century
Place of production:	Thailand (Siam) / Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Materials:	glass; lacquer; wood
Techniques:	gilt; inlay
Dimensions:	height: 184 cm

A pair of dvarapalas or gate guardians, stands on the two sides of the entrance. The tall figure wears an ornate crown ending in a stupa decoration. Its stride, raised hand and his head slightly bent to the sides creates the illusion of movement.

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