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Thai Gilded Coconut Votive, Carved Depiction of Rahu

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Thai Gilded Coconut Votive, Carved Depiction of Rahu
Thai Gilded Coconut Votive, Carved Depiction of Rahu
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Description
Thailand, ca. 1975 CE. This is a small carved piece of coconut shell that has been gilded. On the inside, the carving shows various characters in a four by four grid. On the outside, there is a carved depiction of Rahu. In Hindu tradition, he is the severed head of an asura called Svarbhanu, who swallows the sun or moon, causing eclipses. Size: 2-1/4" H x 2" W (6.4 cm x 5 cm).

Provenance: Ex-James Caswell Collection, Historia Antiques, Los Angeles, CA

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#110873
Condition
Wear to gilt, but artwork is clear.
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Thai Gilded Coconut Votive, Carved Depiction of Rahu

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