Antique Thai Carved Door "Crowned Guardian"

A crowned guardian lifts a weapon overhead in this antique Thai carved door panel, worked in deep relief among flowering vines. Scales pattern his skirt, beasts crowd the base, and traces of red paint still cling to the dark, weathered wood. Guardian figures like this stood at temple and palace doors in Thailand to protect the threshold. At 60 inches tall and about 20 inches wide, the panel reads as sculpture. Lean it against a wall, mount it vertically beside a doorway or hang it above a console, where the carved relief catches the light. Era: Early 20th century Origin: Thailand Material: Carved wood with traces of red paint Size: 20.5"(W) x 1.5"(D) x 60.5"(H) Color: Dark brown with red paint traces Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Paint loss and weathering throughout; door pivot pegs remain at the corners. This antique Thai carved door panel dates to the early 20th century and stands 60.5 inches tall. A crowned guardian figure with a raised weapon is carved in deep relief among flowers and beasts, with traces of red paint on dark wood. It can lean against a wall or be mounted vertically as wall art. Q: What are guardian figures on Thai doors? A: Guardian figures are a long-standing feature of Thai temple and palace doors, placed to protect the threshold. They are usually shown crowned and armed, often among mythical beasts and flowering vines. Q: How do you display an antique carved door panel? A: Lean it against a plain wall, mount it vertically beside a doorway, or hang it above a console. Side lighting brings out the depth of the carving. (Requires White Glove Delivery) **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio