Naga Hang Hong Buddhist Temple Ornament

Hang Hong Naga, sacred and protective decorative element of Buddhist temple. Carved wood, vestiges of colors and mica inlays. Kingdom of Siam, end of the Ayuatthaya period (Late 18th century) It is found at the lateral ends of temple roofs (lower edges of gables or at the ends of the lateral rafters) and it is almost always below the chofa. The Hang Hong is an element carved in bas-relief while the chofa is often in the round. Provenance: Estate of the collector Claude de Marteau Sold with certificate of provenance H133 cm x W 36 x D 3 cm base included Woodwork only: H 113 cm See this Buddhist temple ornament Naga Hang Hong in full screen mode on Vintage Addict