Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden architectural element that was once the flaming frontal crest of a Naga serpent which was likely atop a roof or guarding an entrance. The surfaces are incised into a grid pattern and painted with vibrant colors, and the obverse face bears evidence that it was at one time entirely inlaid with petite glass panels that would have reflected light in the sun. Size: 3" L x 11.75" W x 48.25" H (7.6 cm x 29.8 cm x 122.6 cm); 55" H (139.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private New Jersey collection, USA

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#163748

Chipping, abrasions, fading to pigment, and inactive insect damage, with losses to some glass inlays, otherwise in nice condition. Great size and presentation.