Shan Lacquered Wood Temple Guardian Manok-thi-ha

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1920: item #717962
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This lacquered wood sculpture of Manok-thi-ha, a double-bodied, human-headed lion, sat as a protector in a Shan Buddhist temple or monastery. The fantastic manok-thi-ha, a creature from Buddhist mythology, is said to roam Mount Meru (center of the Buddhist universe said to be in the Himalaya) along with other guardians of the Buddhist/Hindu cosmos such as garuda, kinnara and pyin-sa-yu-pa. The Shan, a minority people who are devout Buddhists now living primarily in eastern Burma and northwest Th... Click for details

19th century Tibetan cast bronze statue of a lama

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #712939
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This is an 18th - 19th century bronze statue of a lama from western Tibet. The lama is illustrated seated on a lotus throne with his legs crossed and his hands resting in his lap; he is wearing a cap on his head and a robe over his shoulders. The eyes are inlaid with silver, the lips with copper and the robe and clothes are decorated with engraved delicate patterns. This beautiful statue is in good condition for its age with stains and some dents. Height: 26 cm (10 2/8 inches) Weight: 4 kg.

Extremely Rare 19th Cent. Standing Lanna Thai Buddhas

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1837 VR: item #712203

Delightful pair of very rare 19th Century Lanna Thai Standing gilt wooden Buddhas in Contemplation Position. Finely carved, serene and with beautiful refined faces. Good condition, Size including base as carved from single piece of wood: H. 25cm x W/D 7cm.

Old Large Wooden Buddha Statue 19e from Laos 118 cm

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #707159
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Ancienne statue en bois représentant Bouddha.
La statue provient du Laos, elle date du 19e.
Bon état.
Hauteur de 118 cm, Poids de 26 Kilos.
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Thai Bronze Standing Buddha w/ Jewels

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #705995
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Antique Thai bronze standing Buddha, in “U” Thong style, beautifully decorated with inset semi-precious stones. Some of the jewels were missing when we acquired the Buddha, and we spent several years in finding matching semi-precious stones and having them professionally inset by a jeweler to match the other stones in order to restore the original look. The detail and workmanship are clearly apparent in photos of this magnificent bronze. Based on the depth and clear cut of the designs, it app... Click for details

Adorned “Maitreya” Style Thai Buddha & Throne

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #705969
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Antique Thai bronze Buddha seated within an elaborate an adorned throne, with a bird held in the palm of each hand. On both sides of the throne are standing disciples, mythological animals, seated Naga Buddha images, and standing Buddha figures in “U” Thong position with a bird atop each of their heads. Above the seated Buddha is a small standing Buddha, two mythological animals, and a bird standing at the pinnacle. The sides and back are decorated with designs in repousse of the Wheel of La... Click for details

Rare Bronze Statue, Borneo Island, Dayak Peoples

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #705862
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Statue of a snarling deity sitting on a rounded triangular base. Bronze, with partly encrusted green and red patina. Indonesia, Borneo Island, Dayak Peoples. Height: 6 3/8" (16 cm). Very good condition. A rare piece. Note: the statue was acquired in Indonesia in 1974.

17cent THAI bronze Buddha head

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #705803

17th century or earlier Thai bronze head of Buddha mounted on a wooden stand. Excellent casting, beautiful patina with green incrustation on the surface and devotional wear. Wonderful expression of quiet concentration on Buddha’s face, traces of gildinf. Height of the head 2 3/8 inches, height with stand 4 1/2 inches.

Standing Mandalay Buddha Lacquer Over Teak Wood

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1920: item #703639
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A slender, graceful Mandalay Buddha stands on a double lotus throne with right hand in varada mudra, gesture of charity and fulfillment of wishes. This early 20th century figure is carved of teak wood and covered with lacquer. Thayo (thickened lacquer) forms decorative edging on the robe and lotus petals on the throne, and is embedded with bits of red mica, much of it covered with a gold-colored wash. The face is serene, with downcast eyes and a slightly upturned mouth. This is a classic and bea... Click for details

16th Century Ava Limestone Buddha Head

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1700: item #699949
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This Ava Period (1287-1752) limestone Buddha head is one of three, all made of the same stone but of different sizes, that we have had in our collection since the mid-1990s. This one obviously was cut from a stone backslab indicating early to mid Ava since the use of backslabs, prevalent during the earlier Pagan Period, declined during Ava years. Each has a wide, squarish face, prominent eyebrows, well modeled lips and smooth cap, all Ava attributes, yet each has a distinctly different look from... Click for details