Antique Thai Gouache and Gold Leaf Painting of Mythical Ghilen NY which clearly did not deter

which clearly did not deter someone

framed with this amazing sculptural mane that appears covered in gold leaf

16" wide x 13 3/4" deep x 8 1/4" tall

4 1/2" t x 2 7/8" diameter and in very good condition

with beautiful old metal wrap mends to each of the corners

Antique Thai Gouache and Gold Leaf Painting of Mythical Ghilen NY which clearly did not deterI believe this gouache watercolor with hand applied gold leaf details is Thai, 19th century I would guess. And I know for sure that this fantastic creature is the mythical Ghilen, which has its origins in Chinese culture (embodying the combination of earth, water, fire, wood, and metal), but with Thai representations distinguished by the depiction of two, rather than one, antlers. And I just think it's fantastic looking, rendered here in lush blue and