Ayutthaya | Carved Wooden Temple Fragment with Gilded Accents | Thailand | Circa 17th Century

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17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with flowing motifs, remnants of gilding, and symmetrical sacred design.
17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with flowing motifs, remnants of gilding, and symmetrical sacred design.
Ayutthaya period temple fragment with flowing motifs and sacred design
17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with gilding
Antique Thai wooden temple carving with symmetrical sacred patterns
17th-century Ayutthaya carved wood fragment with remnants of gilding
Thai Ayutthaya temple fragment showcasing intricate flowing motifs
Antique Thai wooden fragment from 17th-century Ayutthaya temple
Carved wooden temple fragment with gilded accents and sacred symmetry
Ayutthaya period 17th-century Thai wood fragment with decorative motifs
17th-century Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with ornate motifs
Antique Thai Ayutthaya wood temple fragment featuring gilded sacred design
  • 17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with flowing motifs, remnants of gilding, and symmetrical sacred design.
  • 17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with flowing motifs, remnants of gilding, and symmetrical sacred design.
  • Ayutthaya period temple fragment with flowing motifs and sacred design
  • 17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with gilding
  • Antique Thai wooden temple carving with symmetrical sacred patterns
  • 17th-century Ayutthaya carved wood fragment with remnants of gilding
  • Thai Ayutthaya temple fragment showcasing intricate flowing motifs
  • Antique Thai wooden fragment from 17th-century Ayutthaya temple
  • Carved wooden temple fragment with gilded accents and sacred symmetry
  • Ayutthaya period 17th-century Thai wood fragment with decorative motifs
  • 17th-century Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with ornate motifs
  • Antique Thai Ayutthaya wood temple fragment featuring gilded sacred design
17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with flowing motifs, remnants of gilding, and symmetrical sacred design.
17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with flowing motifs, remnants of gilding, and symmetrical sacred design.
Ayutthaya period temple fragment with flowing motifs and sacred design
17th-century Thai Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with gilding
Antique Thai wooden temple carving with symmetrical sacred patterns
17th-century Ayutthaya carved wood fragment with remnants of gilding
Thai Ayutthaya temple fragment showcasing intricate flowing motifs
Antique Thai wooden fragment from 17th-century Ayutthaya temple
Carved wooden temple fragment with gilded accents and sacred symmetry
Ayutthaya period 17th-century Thai wood fragment with decorative motifs
17th-century Ayutthaya carved wooden temple fragment with ornate motifs
Antique Thai Ayutthaya wood temple fragment featuring gilded sacred design

Ayutthaya | Carved Wooden Temple Fragment with Gilded Accents | Thailand | Circa 17th Century

Description
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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom
Material: Carved wood with remnants of gilding
Period: 17th Century CE

Description
This antique temple fragment is a remarkable example of Thai craftsmanship from the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Once part of a grand temple structure, the piece features deeply carved, flowing motifs that reflect both aesthetic beauty and religious symbolism. The surviving gilded highlights hint at the opulence of its original form, designed to enhance the spiritual and visual grandeur of Buddhist architecture.

Features

- Intricately carved, curvilinear designs evoking natural forms such as foliage and flames

- Deeply engraved patterns showcasing the skill of Ayutthaya artisans

- Remnants of gilding along the edges, underscoring its decorative richness

- Symmetrical motifs and graceful curves, suggesting its role as a gable or lintel panel within a temple structure

Cultural Significance
The Ayutthaya Kingdom (14th–18th centuries) was celebrated for its elaborate temples and artistic expression, blending Buddhist spirituality with refined design. Decorative fragments such as this were not only ornamental but symbolic, embodying divine energy, cycles of life, and the harmony of nature within sacred architecture. This piece reflects the religious devotion and cultural sophistication of one of Thailand’s greatest historical periods.

Condition
The fragment shows natural wear consistent with centuries of exposure, including surface abrasions and weathering. Traces of gilding remain visible, enhancing its authenticity and historic character. Despite age-related losses, the carving retains much of its beauty and conveys the grandeur of its original temple setting.

Dimensions (approximate)
Length: 48 in

Age
17th Century CE

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Thailand, Ayutthaya Kingdom
Material: Carved wood with remnants of gilding
Period: 17th Century CE

Description
This antique temple fragment is a remarkable example of Thai craftsmanship from the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Once part of a grand temple structure, the piece features deeply carved, flowing motifs that reflect both aesthetic beauty and religious symbolism. The surviving gilded highlights hint at the opulence of its original form, designed to enhance the spiritual and visual grandeur of Buddhist architecture.

Features

- Intricately carved, curvilinear designs evoking natural forms such as foliage and flames

- Deeply engraved patterns showcasing the skill of Ayutthaya artisans

- Remnants of gilding along the edges, underscoring its decorative richness

- Symmetrical motifs and graceful curves, suggesting its role as a gable or lintel panel within a temple structure

Cultural Significance
The Ayutthaya Kingdom (14th–18th centuries) was celebrated for its elaborate temples and artistic expression, blending Buddhist spirituality with refined design. Decorative fragments such as this were not only ornamental but symbolic, embodying divine energy, cycles of life, and the harmony of nature within sacred architecture. This piece reflects the religious devotion and cultural sophistication of one of Thailand’s greatest historical periods.

Condition
The fragment shows natural wear consistent with centuries of exposure, including surface abrasions and weathering. Traces of gilding remain visible, enhancing its authenticity and historic character. Despite age-related losses, the carving retains much of its beauty and conveys the grandeur of its original temple setting.

Dimensions (approximate)
Length: 48 in

Age
17th Century CE

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