Antique Thai Style Wood Devotional Buddha Fan - 28cm/11"
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description: Antique Thai Style Wood Devotional Buddha Fan - 28cm/11" Measurements - Height 28cm (11") An antique Thai‑style wooden monk’s ceremonial fan, finely carved and finished in traditional red and gold, then mounted for display as a sculptural object. The blade of the fan is shaped like a stylised lotus or flame, with layered foliage and scrolling motifs picked out in gold leaf against a warm cinnabar ground, giving the piece depth, texture and a quietly luminous presence. In Buddhist practice, such fans are often placed before a Buddha statue as symbolic offerings, representing the cooling of heat, suffering and worldly desire and inviting an atmosphere of peace and serenity. In Thai tradition these ceremonial fans—known as phatyot—play an important role in consecration rites, where they may be used in rituals to “open the eyes” of an image, marking the moment a statue is ritually awakened as a living focus for devotion. For depictions of the Laughing Buddha, the fan further suggests good fortune, the warding off of misfortune and the granting of wishes, echoing wider East and Southeast Asian symbolism in which the fan sweeps away troubles and invites blessings. Monks in Thailand employ fans like this during important ceremonies, both as instruments of blessing and as emblems of dignity and status. Historically, elaborately crafted fans were associated with honour and could be presented on significant monastic or royal occasions, functioning as marks of respect and veneration. Placing a fan in front of a Buddha sculpture today remains a quiet act of reverence and gratitude, a simple yet eloquent gesture by the practitioner. With its graceful outline, layered carving and warm, time‑softened patina, this traditional ceremonial fan brings a distinctive touch of Thai sacred culture to any interior. It is an ideal accent for a home, office or meditation space, where its subtle colour and contemplative presence can serve as a gentle reminder to cool the heat of everyday conce…
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