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Antique Thai Fire-Gilded Bronze Kinnara Statue - 19th Century - Inlaid Eyes – Sculpture, Glass, Copper
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Antique Thai Fire-Gilded Bronze Kinnara Statue - 19th Century - Inlaid Eyes

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Antique Thai Kinnara – Fire-Gilded Red Bronze & Inlaid Eyes An exceptional 19th-century specimen of a celestial Kinnara. This object transcends standard decorative art due to its rare combination of fire-gilded red bronze and hand-cut 'living' eyes. Product Details Period: Late 19th century (Rattanakosin) Material: Fire-gilded 'Red Bronze' (high copper content) with inlaid glass eyes Dimensions: H 22 cm x W 11 cm x D 10 cm Weight: 1.1 kg (Solid, high-quality casting) Microscopic Expertise (Dino-Lite) Forensic analysis under the Dino-Lite confirms the museum-grade status of this object: Metallurgy: The base alloy shows the characteristic reddish copper oxide (cuprite) beneath the gilding. This indicates a high-quality alloy typical of sacred cast work from the late 19th century. The Eyes: The hand-cut inlays show an authentic stress crack in the pupil. This type of craquelure in glass/porcelain occurs exclusively due to decades of thermal expansion and contraction of the metal. Fire-Gilding: The gold layer was applied to the bronze using mercury-amalgam (fire-gilding). The microscope reveals 'soft edge' wear at exposed points, where the gold has gradually blended with the underlying bronze. Finish: The underside shows authentic, manual file marks and mineral verdigris deposits that irrefutably confirm its historical age. Investment Grade Asian Art This is a rare 'living eyes' specimen. The combination of the Kinnara's dynamic dance pose, the significant weight of 1.1 kg, and the original fire-gilding makes this object a high-value investment for collectors of authentic Rattanakosin art. Additional details: - Brand: 1stbuddha - Style: Thai - Style: Rattanakosin - Material: Vuurverguld Rood Brons - Material: Rood Brons - Colour: Goud - Period: Laat 19e eeuw - availability: in_stock - product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
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CategorySculptureConditionVery goodColorsRedMaterialGlass, CopperSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Damme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales