Thai Chofa

A nicely carved and ebonized Thai wooden Chofa temple spire with great form, mounted with a metal support rod on a square wooden plinth.

(Chofa is a symbol of bird which located on the center-top of temple roof, and used to protect from bad spirits) Age: Thailand, Late Ayutthaya Period, 18th Century Size of Chofa on...

Architectural Element. Chofa roof finial from a Thai Temple, with remnants of original color, mid-20th century.

A large-sized pair of antique Chofa temple spires from Thailand, presented on custom wood bases.

An antique carved wood chofa from Thailand, presented on custom base. This elegant Thai finial, from the late 19th century, is referred to as a "chofa", which roughly translates to "...

Set of 3 architectural temple roof finials (Chofa) from Thailand, circa 19th century The Chofa- literally, sky tassel - is a stylized representation of a celestial bird, sometimes ...

Each horn-like roof finial known as a sky tassel; from a Buddhist temple or wat; representing the head of the mystical garuda, half bird, half man; retaining remnants of original mi...

Offer here are a pair of monumental gold leaf Chofa sculptures, made out of hand carved wood. Chofas are elements mostly used as decorative finials on structural support columns of t...

Very elegant weathered teak wood chofa on a black painted wooden base.

This near pair of wood carving presented on stand was collected from Northern Thailand, late 19th or early 20th century. Such ornaments were used originally to decorate the roof of t...

A unique smoothly carved biomorphic sculpture. The stylized irregularity of the curved form offers a unique viewing experience from every vantage point; it could represent embracing ...

Philippe Leclercq Sculpture No. 147 Provence, France The Artist For more than three decades, Philippe Leclercq carved stone from his garden atelier in Provence. Now, South Loop...

This freeform sculpture is carved from a single substantial block of wood, its abstract, biomorphic silhouette unfolding in a continuous sequence of curved hollows, ridges, and flowi...

A tall northern Thai ancient driftwood carving from the Chiang Mai Region. This charismatic tree carving was found near the Ping River and presents a tall, rustic silhouette. Perfect...

19th century, or possibly earlier, seated bronze chimera, cast as a ferocious scaled beast seated in a defensive crouch with its head facing forward as it opens its mouth in a roar e...

A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China. The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...

Antique Thai White Elephant Painting on Cloth, Rattanakosin School, 19th Century. A painted scene of two white auspicious elephants in a landscape setting. In Thai Buddhist folklore,...

19th century Royal Crown Derby demitasse service, Imari pattern #198, in classical Japanese chinoiserie taste having a beautiful painted Imari palette of birds and foliate decoration...

Sharing with you this lovely and unusal Kutani porcelain large dish. The dish is of circular form and has a scene of a wise man and his apprentice in a landscape scene. With beautifu...

A sublime Chinese celadon glazed shallow dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, mid 18th century, China. Beautifully glazed, with a carved decoration of a group of lotus, leaves, stalks and ...

Unique tribal plank art with metal base. The piece features a 5.5' tall wooden plank with a colored ornate fish design. Great conversation piece for any space.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored early Victorian circa 1840 William Morris Wingback armchairs with hand ...

Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...

A large Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain punch bowl. In the Rose Medallion (Famille Rose) style. The central cartouche of the bowl depicts a court scene. The interior walls of the ...

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

This giant architectural element once graced the pediment of a Northern Thai temple. It is from Chiang, Mai, Thailand and entirely made from Teakwood, which is naturally resistant ...