Thai Theppanhom Devata 1800s. South East Asian Fine Art. Original 19th Century Hand-carved Siam Fine Art! DIMENSIONS: LARGE – Approximately 28″ by 6″ by 3. Marvelous age and wear! This marvelous early 19th century Siam /Thailand Teppanom Guardian Angel. Sculpture is a historic find! Completely original, it’s one of a handful of surviving. Early 19th century Siam polychromed wood sculptures. Teppanom (Thepphanom) deities appeared when the Buddha reached enlightenment. They were the guardians of Temples, important religious objects and scrolls. As Buddhism spread, more Teppanom descended to protect villages and homes. This rare Teppanom Goddess is in a standing pose and was clearly sculpted to be hung flat. Against a flat surface such as a wall. It is a household Guardian Goddess. Some works of art develop a certain’presence’. We have handled very many and. Can discernthis “x-factor” in a piece. Whether it was the love of it’s owners or the. Love it’s creator possessed, these works have a sort of’soul’ you can feel when near the art. This 19th Century sculpture has that feel. It’s potent enough to make one believe the piece. Really does represent a deva. The faded paint, wear and a long ago repaired arm. Take nothing away from this feeling – in fact, they may add to it. The wear of centuries has taken the vibrancy out of the paints, time shows it’s hand. All over this piece – which is wonderful for collectors who want to be absolutely certain. They have a genuine, priceless Teppanom and not one of many thousands of mass. Produced modern reproductions -with no soul or power. Even with all this age, the look in her wise eyes and slight smile is somehow comforting. In the best Buddhist manner she is not able to be marred by material changes – for she. She is just as content andplacid as when her garments were surely vivid. Her inner nature shines through more and more! This piece is rare enough to be in a museum – in the South East Asian Fine Arts display. However, it’s destiny feels much different. It is a Guardian Goddess and her duty and purpose is to protect a home and its occupants. It has done so for two centuries – and we suspect will continue to do so for many more. Some household is awaiting it’s Teppanom Guardian Angel. A Marvelous Treasure For Your Discerning Collection!