Antique hand painted and etched lacquerware trunk from Thailand. Nice example of the Thai style of lacquerware. Some small damage to the finish, but still in good condition. Very rare to find antique lacquerware of this size. All bamboo base makes it only weigh 22 pounds. Circa 1850 to 1890. Size: 30 inch long, 18 inch deep, 16 inch tall.
Wooden Garuda the bird animal god. This beautiful Garuda carving was acquired from a Buddhist temple (Wat) in Northern Thailand, during a recent renovation. The dealer had added some gold leaf to cover the old red paint, prior to us purchasing the sculpture. We built a steel cradle mount to display the artifact, without the need for any drill holes. Garuda (Part bird) is one of the three mythological Hindu animal gods. The age of the piece is believed to be circa 1900-1920. Size: 11" wide x ...click for details
Bronze cast Vishnu Hindu God. This image of Vishnu is extremely intricate, even the base of the statue has depicted animals in the forest in great three dimensional clarity. Vishnu is regarded as a major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology. He is thought of as the preserver of the universe while two other major Hindu gods Brahma and Shiva, are regarded respectively, as the creator and destroyer of the universe. Circa late 1800s to early 1900s. Size: 13" height, 8" width, 4 1/2" d ...click for details
Bronze age bracelet from Bann Chiang, Thailand. This high quality piece is in undisturbed condition from when it was unearthed. The bracelet is from the late ancient Bann Chiang period of 1300 to 1000 years ago. Size: 1 3/4" outer width, 2 3/4" diam.
Antique Burmese style Asian solid wood cart wheel. This wheel was found in North Thailand and is nicely aged. We made a cradle stand for it so no holes were drilled into the antiquity and they can be separated at any time. Handmade made by a villager many years ago, you can still see some of the primitive tool marks. Great home decor accent piece for the modern house. Circa 1850 to 1910. Size: 21 inch diam, 27 3/4 inch tall.
Beautiful Asian primitive mounted sticky rice pan. These hard wood teak trays were handmade by the rural villagers of Northern Thailand. Each one has a unique look and was carved from a single solid piece of wood with primitive tools. Once used by the villagers to spread the hot sticky rice on to get the proper moisture content. Now these primitive kitchen utensils have been replaced with aluminum. Once a family's necessity, now a great rustic home decor accent piece for your modern home. Mo ...click for details
Antique cow or water buffalo bell from Myanmar (Burma). The Burmese villagers handmade these ornate bells of bronze, to help control their small herds of buffalo or cattle. The buffalo were mainly used to pull the plows of the rice farmers. Mounted on an attractive black base. Great primitive home decor accent piece. Size: 3 x 2 1/4 inch bell. 5 inch tall (including stand) 5 x 2.5 inch base.
Antique Asian primitive wooden wheel from Burma. Beautifully aged texture. This Burmese wheel is the perfect rustic home decor item. The handsome black two level stand has been mounted in a way where no hole has been drilled into the antique. The classic wheel is cradled in the stand to preserve it for future generations. Size: 21 inch diam, 28 inch tall.
Burmese primitive antique elephant bell. These ornate bronze bells were used by the villagers of old Burma to locate elephants (not that it seems likely to loose one)if they grazed their way into the jungle and as as adornments. Professionally mounted with a steel rod stem and a modern clear Lucite base, that matches any table top. Beautiful patina. Excellent condition. Circa 1880 to 1920. Size: 3 inch diam bell, 8.5 inch tall, 5 x 3.5 inch base.
Asian rustic mounted sticky rice pan with handle. These hard wood teak trays were handmade by the rural villagers of Northern Thailand. Each one has a unique look and was carved from a single solid piece of wood with primitive tools. Once used by the villagers to spread the hot sticky rice on to get the proper moisture content. Now these primitive kitchen utensils have been replaced with aluminum. Once a family's necessity, now a great rustic home decor accent piece for your modern home. Mou ...click for details
