Large Indonesian (Java) BRASS SPITTOON for Betel nut

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #474667
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Large BRASS SPITTOON or Cuspidor, from the Indonesian Island of Java with intricate floral and geometric designs! There is some slight damage, a repair to the upper inside rim (see photo #2), a repair to the body and a repair to the base. All of these blemishes do not noticeably detract from the overall design, beauty and interest of this wonderfully shaped and hand-made brass vessel! The height is 12 inches or 30.5 cms. and the diameter at the top is 10 inches or 25.4 cms. Circa: 1930's, perhap... Click for details

Large Indonesian BRASS BOWL from Java, 1930's

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #473333
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Large Indonesian BRASS BOWL with floral and Buddhist designs from the island of Java. Suitable for fruit or punch (water-tight) or just decoration. Condition is pretty good, no cracks, some dings and bumps. Diameter at top is 10.75 inches (27.3 cms) and the height is 5 7/8 inches (14.9 cms) The diameter of the base is 6 1/8 inches or 15.7 cms. Circa: pre World War II, 1930's.

Indonesian BRASS BOWL on a pedestal stand from Java

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #473018
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Impressive BRASS BOWL from the Indonesian Island of Java, with a broad pedestal foot. Finely engraved with a scrolling foliate on the shoulder between an egg & dart borders; with 6 alternating cartouches of plum trees and Buddhist symbols. Condition is good except for a 1.3 inch crack at the rim (see pix #2) Circa, 1930's. Dimensions: Diameter @ top = 6.75 inches, diameter at base is 6.25 inches and the height is 5 inches.

Indonesian BRASS BOWL, from eastern Java, 1930's

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #472939
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LArge BRASS BOWL (suitable for fruit) from the Indonesian Island of Java, with no design. Diameter is 10 1/8" at the rim and 5 3/4" diameter at the bottom. The height is 4 1/2". There is a "beaten metal" look to the sides with a small 1 1/2" crack near the bottom (see pix #5) which makes this bowl not suitable for liquids. Circa: 1930's.

BRASS Octagonal BOWL from Indonesia - JAVA

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #472566
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Solid brass metal Indonesian (Java) eight-sided BOWL with a scrolling foliate design on all outside surfaces. Suitable for a potted plant; nice patina, only one seam at the base is not joined properly,(see enlargement #4) otherwise in fine condition. Circa, 1930's.

Brass Planter BOX from JAVA (Indonesia)

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #472076
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BRASS metal rectangular PLANTER BOX, from the island of JAVA in Indonesia. Patina is bright but there are several small holes in the upper sides of this planter. Can be used as a planter and is still water-proof. Inside dimensions are 7.75" x 4" x 2.5 inches in height. Circa 1930's.

Vintage Bronze Seated Thai Buddha - U Thong Style

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1940: item #469763
012005

This is an old Thai bronze Buddha that we acquired along with a large grouping of Asian antiques that was brought back from southeast Asia by a former pilot that flew for Air America during 1960's in the Vietnam War. The Buddha is seated in the earth-touching mudra, and is from the U-Thong school. The gilt patina has worn to a dull finish, with the exception of brighter highlights in some of the crevices and hair curls. It has some casting flaws, small holes and pits, in addition to some early ... Click for details

Pair Sterling Silver Animal Form Cambodian Boxes

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1950: item #460609
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DESCRIPTION: A delightful pare of silver Khmer boxes, reverse hand-hammered to create repousse animal forms, the first of a Buddhist lion, the second of a kneeling elephant. Small boxes such as these were made for storing ingredients used in betelnut chewing, and were produced in wonderfully diverse designs throughout Southeast Asia. This pair is lavished with great detail as evidenced by the toothy grin and fur of the lion and the elephant’s decorative saddle blanket. The removable top halve... Click for details

Large Burmese Gong, Elm Stand

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1980: item #394992
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The low, rich sound of this Burmese temple gong is pleasant and gentle, yet impossible to ignore. We found the hand hammered bronze gong while traveling in Burma many years ago. The stand, constructed of aged, reclaimed elm wood, was custom made in China using traditional joinery methods. Thick, heavy bronze, blackened in the Burmese style, is responsible for the haunting sound of the gong. The striker, also made in Burma, has a hand sewn fabric cover. Dimensions of gong only: diameter 21" (53 c... Click for details

Bronze Burmese Gong, Elm Stand

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork Pre 1980: item #392459
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While traveling in Burma (Myanmar) many years ago, we were enchanted by the particularly sonorous sounds of Burmese bronze gongs. Our resulting small shipment of various sizes of these gongs remained in storage until we had stands made for them in China. The stands are constructed with traditional Chinese tenon joinery of aged, reclaimed elm wood. The bright red fabric-covered striker, hand sewn in Burma, has the proper degree of softness to produce a full sound from this relatively small gong, ... Click for details