{"product_id":"vintage-bronze-gold-gilt-metal-figurine-thai-thailand-prince-pra-apai-manee-musician","title":"Vintage Bronze \u0026 Gold Gilt Metal Figurine Thai Thailand Prince Pra Apai Manee Musician","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Thai Gilt Bronze Musician Figurine – Prince Phra Apai Manee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully crafted vintage bronze figurine from Thailand, featuring Prince Phra Apai Manee, a celebrated character from the classic Thai epic Phra Aphai Mani by Sunthorn Phu. This piece shows the prince playing a traditional instrument, with intricate gilt details and strong patina — perfect for collectors of Asian art, mythological figures, and vintage decorative sculptures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: Bronze with gold gilt detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Subject: Prince Phra Apai Manee (traditional Thai mythical musician)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Period: Circa mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Height: approx. 18 cm (7.1″)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor patina consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for display in collections of Asian antiques, decorative home interiors, or as a gift for enthusiasts of Southeast Asian lore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003eBio\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003eThe character of Pra Apai Manee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLiterary origin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrince Pra Apai Manee is the hero of a 30,000-line epic poem of the same name, written by Thailand's most revered royal poet, Sunthorn Phu (1786–1855).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe magical flute:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe prince's magical flute is his defining feature. He chose to study music rather than the typical governance or martial arts skills expected of a royal. The music from his flute has the power to charm and put others to sleep, and in some stories, even kill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAg\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eExile and adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHis father, disappointed by his choice of study, exiles him from the kingdom. This begins the prince's long series of adventures, which include being captured by a sea ogress and escaping with a mermaid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand crafted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358764187902,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8965\/8366\/files\/48456CE3-B490-4B48-B343-F8D5D2CDD9EC.jpg?v=1760205292","url":"https:\/\/lavintiquemaison.com\/products\/vintage-bronze-gold-gilt-metal-figurine-thai-thailand-prince-pra-apai-manee-musician","provider":"La Vintique Maison","version":"1.0","type":"link"}