Sculpture Statuette Bronze Thai Siamese Temple Dancer Statue Figurine

19c

Khmer style bronze sculpture representing a temple dancer, from Thailand or Cambodia, from the 19th century.

This statuette is in very good vintage condition. 

* The Apsara is a female spirit of clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology “a celestial nymph” or “celestial maiden”. The Apsaras are beautiful supernatural feminine beings. They are young and elegant and superb in the art of dancing. They are often the wives of the Gandharvas, the court musicians of Indra. They dance to music made by the Gandharvas, usually in the palaces of the gods, entertaining.

Measures 5" height x 2.5" length  x 1.5" width.

Purchased in Asian in the 1950s in an antique store.

From a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

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