Bidspirit auction | Bronze sculpture depicting a Thepanom

Bronze sculpture depicting a Thepanom 20th century - Fine bronze sculpture depicting a Thepanom, a guardian angel or minor deity of the Thai Buddhist tradition, captured in the typical kneeling position with hands joined in the gesture of greeting and prayer (Anjali Mudra). The work is richly detailed: the deity wears the traditional pointed headdress (Mongkut) and meticulously crafted ceremonial garments. Of particular note is the contrast between the dark, shiny patina of the flesh and the rich gold (or gilt bronze) decoration of the ornaments, embellished with polychrome enamel or vitreous paste inserts in shades of green and turquoise on the lower part