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Thai
Roof finial in the form of a makara (13th century-15th century)
stoneware (Sawankhalok ware)
44.5 × 11.0 × 20.0 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1981
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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About this work
The Hindu-Buddhist mythical water spirit Makara is shown as a finial – an architectural element used as a decorative feature atop a building or structure. In Thailand, the Makara has a crocodilian or dragon-like appearance and is regarded as a water guardian protecting against evil.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
north-central Thailand, Thailand
Accession Number
AS3-1981
Department
Asian Art
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