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Antique Ayutthaya-Era Thai Carved Wood Buddha Deity Corbel
With Leonard Kaplan “Ancient Art” Gallery Provenance (Laguna Beach, CA)
This is a rare, hand-carved wooden Buddha deity corbel from Thailand’s Ayutthaya cultural sphere, dating approximately to the 17th century (Ayutthaya period, extending into early Rattanakosin stylistic influence).
It was designed as an architectural guardian element, typically mounted on temple or palace structures to support eaves or beams while symbolically protecting sacred space.
Key Highlights
Authentic Period Piece: Shows age-consistent patina, wear, and carving style characteristic of Ayutthaya-era religious woodwork.
Rare Two-Piece Construction: Features an original interlocking mortise-and-tenon joint—evidence of traditional Thai joinery without modern hardware.
Sacred Iconography: Depicts a seated Buddha/deity figure in classic meditative posture, with refined facial features and traditional drapery folds.
Documented Provenance: Includes the original handwritten gallery tag from Leonard Kaplan’s “Ancient Art” shop in Laguna Beach, California—a respected mid-century dealer in Asian antiquities.
Measurements
Height (assembled): Approx. 11 inches
Condition Report
This piece is structurally stable with no modern repairs or reconstruction. � As with any 300+ year old wooden artifact, there is expected age-related wear, including surface patina, minor chips, and natural wood movement consistent with period.
All flaws are accurately represented in the photographs; please review all images carefully before offerding.
What’s Included
The antique wood Buddha corbel (two interlocking pieces)
Original Leonard Kaplan “Ancient Art” handwritten gallery tag
Shipping & Handling
Carefully double-boxed with archival-quality padding to prevent movement in transit.
