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Bronze Buddhist Statues in Namaste and kneeling position known as Teppanom

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Bronze Buddhist Statues in Namaste and kneeling position known as Teppanom
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Thepanom (pronounce: typ-p-nom,[1] other spelling: Teppanom,[2] not to be confused with Wikipedia entry for Thepphanom[3]) is an angel or deity who is a temple protector and guardian. They are often represented as a pair, a brother and a sister, kneeling on both knees with hands at the wai position, praying or offering respect. The Thepanom first came to earth when Buddha reached enlightenment. They became Buddha's protector, then guardian of religious temples and artifacts such as scrolls. The definition of Thepanom was arrived at by reading descriptions of Thepanom statues and communicating with Thai people. The handmade bronze sculpture was molded using the ancient method of lost-wax casting and finished with a brown and Green patina finish for preservation. It is mounted upon a black marble base and it signed Ming. Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base:Height 15" x Width 5.5" Marble Dimensions: 5.5" X 3.5" Height without base: 13.5" Weight : 8 LBS Inventory : 75-43482F6557