Antique cow or water buffalo bell from 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. We mounted the bell on a Lucite base, to insure that this artifact will look nice with any modern home decor. Great accent piece. Size: 2.5 x 2 inch bell. 5 1/4 inch tall (Including stand),4 x 2.5 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
Ayutthaya style standing bronze sculpture. This large beautiful ornate Thai Buddha was created using the lost wax method and features the image displaying the abhaya mundra. Mounted on a teak wood stand. Circa: Mid 19th century. Size: 42" height, 12" width, 10" depth.
Antique Thai Buddhist temple or wat decoration. These wood decorations adorn the corners of the roofs of all temples in Thailand. Once carved from a single teak log, with primitive tools. They depict the tail of the Naga (Thai mythical serpent creature) that also adorns temples in Thailand and elsewhere in South East Asia. Deeply worn from exposure to the elements over the last century it now has lost its usefulness to the temple monks, but for the modern home or business it shines with its deep ...click for details
Antique solid teak Asian wheel. Great natural condition. Originally handmade with primitive tools from a single log, because there was no other way to do it. These solid wheels were used through out South-East Asia in Laos, Thailand, Burma and elsewhere. Mounted on a modern sturdy cradle mount that displays the antiquity without any drill holes to the artifact. Great accent piece for your home decor. 20 inch diam, 23 1/2 inch tall, weight 21 lbs.
Antique ladies opium pipe with a stand. Attractive Chinese water pipe, decorated with Chinese lettering and a lotus flower, found in the golden triangle on the Thai side. Great condition, with some slight staining. Size: 3 1/2 inch tall, 2 1/2 inch wide.
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.
Dimensions : 21 inches high, 11 inches wide.
Age : 120-170 years old
In this example, the bronze Buddha image sits on the coiled body of a Naga, the ancient Indian spirit of water that takes the form of a cobra. The five-headed snake forms a dramatic nimbus around the upper portion of the Buddha, framing the Buddha’s expressive face. The Buddha’s distinctive tightly curled hairstyle is typical of Thai representations. A flame of enlightenment rises from the top of his ushnisa, a symbol of t ...click for details
Antique provencial sitting Buddha from Laos. This Type of Buddha was carved and painted by hand by a villager in Laos for either giving to the temple to make merit or for home worship. Wood is in good condition with mild insect damage. Small traces of paint are still visible on this primitive Buddha image.
Size: 12.5" Tall, 4" wide, 2.5" deep.
Primitive antique Asian live stock trough table centerpiece. Handmade with primitive tools from a single teak log. These animal troughs were common through out rural Thailand, Burma and most of South East Asia, until about World War Two. Made by villagers out of necessity, now a wonderful rustic centerpiece or mantle piece for accent to the modern home decor. 28" long x 9" wide x 4 1/2" tall.
