Asian oriental antique 4 ft tall thai buddhist woman/goddess statue

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clarktr2
Posted by clarktr2
15 years ago
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Description I have an acquaintance from Vietnam who said that she was sure it was Thai. I think that it's a buddhist goddess, but I suppose it could just be a Thai woman. It's obviously handmade (at least the gold colored part). It's made of some kind of metal (both the black part and the gold part) and is hollow inside. She still ways about 40 pounds though. I've been unable to find any kind of artist's mark on it. It looks like it's been kept outside in the past, because there are a few small spots of corrosion. Anything that anyone could tell me would be much appreciated. I don't really know the first thing about it!
Category Asian Art
Medium Some kind of metal
Distinguishing marks None that I've been able to find
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 4ft, 2in tall.
Date Period No idea
Weight 40 lbs?
History Purchased from a local small town antiques dealer for $125. He said that he didn't know anything about it at all. He bought it from some people who live in the nearby metro area. He claimed that someone had told him that it was from a thai temple, but he could have been lying.
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Price Paid (If known) $125
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Submitted by Anonymous

 this is a statue of a Thai angel, Teppanom. Buddhist tradition. A welcoming pose and very respectful depiction. I have one similar and also paid $125. But mine is all silver plate. And holds 2 (removable) long stem lotus buds.
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