Thailand Metal Statue

He everyone. I apologize for the poor pics. I was hoping to get some information on this little guy. Such as age, description... Stands 25" high. All metal. Thanks for any help at all.

Dale

 

I wouldn't say horribly old, but he looks like he's having a good time. I bet @Any Jewelry knows how old he is.

 

Lol. Thanks for the input

Dale

 

try this on for size........
and while you're at it.........mine wants to date yours.......

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https://www.antiquers.com/threads/this-thai-or-burmese-half-naked-beauty-is-what-from-when.6316/

 

That's too funny. I had a feeling he would have had a mate. A magnet doesn't stick to it, if that helps determine if it's bronze or not. Thanks for the help.

Dale

 

Could it be from before 1940...from Siam?

 

This sold one on first dibs says he is Prince Pra Apai Manee dancing with a bow. 1950-ish. Anglo Raj style.

I can't vouch for the description, but it might be correct and very helpful keywords anyway.
https://www.1stdibs.com/en-gb/furni...ze-statue-siamese-prince-dancer/id-f_2786333/

 

I do see others calling it Siam Thai dancer. I was hoping to be able to date it from the tag. Thanks for the input.

Dale

 

Wow, thank you! He's the closest I've seen. Just the pants are a little different.

 

Oh I just noticed that the base that the foot is attached to is different also. It looks like yours has the same type of screw down base that komo's dancing lady does.

 

I see that thanks. That one is much nicer than mine.

 

This one calls him Prince Rama dancing with snake bow. Same type base as yours, only 12.75 inches tall though. So about half the size of your statue. He's dressed in a different outfit.
https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/d...culpture-prince-rama-snake-bow/id-f_27071142/

 

Thanks again for all your help. I really appreciate it.

 

That's the one, sort of. He is King Rama, of Ramayana fame. The Thai call the Ramayana Ramakien, they may have another name for King Rama too.
Fairly recent, but probably the most beautiful of all Thai bronze statues.

Some sellers. Thailand was never Anglo, and consequently they never had a Raj period.

Not if Rama's wife Sita has anything to do with it.

 

Thank you for all the great information! I really appreciate it.

Dale