Medieval Asian Thailand Clay Elephant Statue 130 AD!

Medieval Asian Thailand Clay Elephant Statue 130 AD!

You are considering a very attractive and rare Stoneware Elephant Figurine from Thailand, dating to the 14th-15th century.

This elephant was originally found at the Si Satchanalai Kiln Site. It is speculated by academics that this Kiln was associated with the manufacture of religious objects.

The curving trunk and extended head enliven the brown-celadon glazed elephant.

In Buddhist art the Elephant was particularly revered. There are many Indian derived customs and beliefs in Thai life relating to the Elephant. The white elephant for example was treated as of kingly rank and believed by the Thai to be the incarnation of a future Buddha.

The elephant was also an instrument of war as well as a symbol of sovereignty. It was also economically a major domestic asset. There were baggage elephants which could carry between 250 to 300 lbs and could cover 18 miles per day.

This particular specimen appears aroused with its head extended.

Intact, untouched; exceptional condition.

Height: 2 3/4 inches.

Length: 3 inches.

Provenance: English private collection.

Relevant literature:

Thai Ceramics. The James and Elaine Connell Collection. Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Kuala Lumpur. Oxford University Press. 1993.

I only sell well provenanced genuine, guaranteed ancient art. We have randomly performed Thermoluminescence testing on a group of these Thailand Elephants. All the TL tests have proved positive.

Good luck with this bargain no reserve auction commencing at less than 1 dollar!

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