1800’s Asian Ornate dragon green mica throughout the body
Appears to be carved wood. 2 feet high, 2 feet wide. Primitive nail in center of the body with a hole big enough for a pole to be inserted into it. Green and orange red paint with gold paint . The green “ glass” all over the body is mica, in excellent condition. Very detailed and unusual. Have been told it’s a temple guardian, that the gold paint is bronzing.In very very good condition. Maybe Indonesian.
I live in Southwest Colorado and an antique dealer had it from a very wealthy family that lived here in the early 1900’s. Along with this item, were art objects from all over the world, including a 3 and 1/2 foot antique Saki pot. A butcher scale from Rome that is huge. A ceramic lion from Lord and Taylor bought in the 50’s, made in Italy, in a box that had never been opened. Several antique dealers have looked at the dragon and agree that it is very old and valuable. Others have been stumped as to its origin.
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Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a carved wood and polychromed statue of Garuda, inlaid with green muscovite ( possibly imported from India) showing traces of former gilding. Some of the details are typical for the Ubon Ratchathani province, north eastern Thailand, not far from the border to Cambodia (and Laos). In general wooden carvings from that region are not very expensive, they are part of the folk art and artisans are producing similar today. Age and patina adds a little to the value. The estimate is based on similar items sold at auction. "Asking prices" in the trade can be much higher, due to the highly exotic and decorative character of this statue.
