Antique Thai Gouache and Gold Leaf Painting of Mythical Ghilen tattooed woman Or a cracked egg on

Or a cracked egg on a string

but inside of which might be something grand

7" x 4 1/2" and in good condition

with a little wear to the shoulders of his coat

Antique Thai Gouache and Gold Leaf Painting of Mythical Ghilen tattooed woman Or a cracked egg onI 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