{"product_id":"thaise-phra-aphai-mani-magische-fluit-verguld-brons-27-5-cm","title":"Thai Phra Aphai Mani with Magic Flute – Gilt Bronze – Mid-20th Century – 27.5 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThai Phra Aphai Mani with Magic Flute\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 27.5 × W 17.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e gilt bronze \/ copper alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattanakosin tradition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-20th century, c. 1940–1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phra Aphai Mani with magic flute\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacterful Thai sculpture of Phra Aphai Mani, the legendary prince and hero of the celebrated Thai epic of the same name. He is seated cross-legged while playing his characteristic magic flute. The figure wears an elaborate necklace, armlets, belt ornaments and a high tied hairstyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinish and patina\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is cast in a heavy copper alloy or bronze and is largely covered with old gilt surface decoration. Natural wear and darker exposed areas accentuate the modelling and relief. The round base has a lightly hammered texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with visible age- and use-related wear, local losses to the gilding and minor surface wear. The flute and hands are preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58680341430603,"sku":"834","price":545.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/thai-phra-aphai-mani-flute-player-front.jpg?v=1790954389","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/thai-phra-aphai-mani-magic-flute-gilt-bronze-27-5-cm","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}