DESCRIPTION: Pair of Shan lacquered wood temple guardian Manok-thi-ha. The lacquered wood sculptures of Manok-thi-ha, a double-bodied, human-headed lion, sits as a protector in a Shan Buddhist temple. It is carved of teak wood. The base coat of lacquer is black, with reddish lacquer and gilding applied over it.
CIRCA: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Burma/Thailand
DIMENSIONS: H. 19.25" x L. 12" x W. 7.5"
CONDITION: Overall good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.