Carved on the end of an elephant tusk with delicate openwork of foliage scrolls, revealing four seated
Buddha images in Calling the Earth to Witness posture under a standing Buddha.
Carved on the end of an elephant tusk with delicate openwork foliage motif, depicting the seated Buddha inside in “Calling the Earth to Witness” posture, the exterior was lacquered and gilt.
Rare carved ivory long handle used for Buddhist priest or monk's fan. The handle consists of 4 detachable parts with delicate carvings on top and bottom. The material of fan handle represents the status of monk. Ivory handle is used by high-level monk only.
A fan is put on top of a handle and used for closing monk's face while praying in ritual ceremony.
Ivory long handle used for Buddhist priest or monk's fan. The handle consists of 4 detachable parts. The material of fan handle represents the status of monk. Ivory handle is used by high-level monk only.
A fan is put on top of a handle and used for closing monk's face while praying in ritual ceremony.
Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin period, circa 19th century
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Ivory long handle used for Buddhist priest or monk's fan. The handle consists of 4 detachable parts. The material of fan handle represents the status of monk. Ivory handle is used by high-level monk only.
A fan is put on top of a handle and used for closing monk's face while praying in ritual ceremony.
Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin period, circa 19th century
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