Antique Thai Bronze Reliquary with Elephants and Holy Amulet
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Dutch return address · 14-day returns
- Weight
- 2.0 kg
- Reference
- 516
Certificate of authenticity & invoice
Included with this item
This antique Thai bronze reliquary is a remarkable religious object with a clear ritual function and a strong symbolic appeal. The stupa-like shape, the richly detailed decoration, the elephants at the base, and the traces of old gilding give the piece a distinct temple character. An inlaid sacred amulet is located in the base, indicating that the object was originally consecrated and used within a Buddhist context.
The object is crafted in bronze and displays a beautifully aged surface with natural wear, a dark patina, and localized light oxidation. The decorative bands with small religious motifs, the structure in multiple symbolic zones, and the supporting elephant base reinforce the ritual significance. This is not a decorative mass-produced item, but an old spiritual object with substance, presence, and collectible quality.
A rare and characterful object for lovers of Thai art, Buddhist ritual objects, and authentic Asian antiques.
Dimensions: height 31 cm, width 18 cm
Weight: 2 kg
Each object is examined before it is offered: material, casting or carving technique, surface, and signs of age are compared with documented references. You will receive a certificate of authenticity and an official invoice detailing the period, material, and available provenance.
Fully insured worldwide shipping in museum-quality packaging. Returns are sent to our Dutch address and you have a 14-day cooling-off period.
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