📏 Approximate Dimensions:
Height: 130 cm – Width: 63 cm – Depth: 5 cm
🪵 Material:
Hand-carved terracotta composite with turquoise patina finish, highlighting details and depth.
🌸 Artistic Description:
This magnificent wall bas-relief depicts a Celestial Apsara with wings, standing gracefully with hands joined in prayer (Anjali Mudra). The turquoise patina enhances the divine elegance of the figure, revealing fine ornamental details on her attire, jewelry, and feathered wings.
The lotus flowers and foliage at her feet symbolize purity, awakening, and harmony — central themes in Buddhist and Hindu art.
🏛️ Cultural Significance:
In Thai and Khmer mythology, Apsaras are heavenly dancers who embody beauty, grace, and divine connection. The wings in this depiction emphasize her celestial nature, serving as a messenger between heaven and earth. Such figures are often seen adorning temples and sacred spaces across Southeast Asia, representing spiritual elevation and eternal serenity.
📍 Origin:
Handcrafted in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, by local artisans following traditional Lanna sculptural techniques.
💠 Suggested Use:
Ideal for indoor or sheltered outdoor display, this bas-relief adds a touch of sacred beauty and tranquility to any environment — perfect for homes, spas, or meditation spaces.
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