Rural handmade teak wood sitting Buddha image. The wooden Buddha was carved by a villager to make merit, then given to the village Buddhist temple to make merit. Originally it was covered in black lacquer, but later the monks covered it in gold paint and other lacquer colors. Slight insect damage to the base front. Size: 10.5 inch tall, 2 inch wide, 2 inch deep.
Sukhothai iron under glazed bowl with fish design. This was produced in the ancient city of Sukhothai or Sri Satchanalai in the northern part of what is now Thailand. This outstanding example of Sukhothai or Sangkhalok ware is in excellent condition, considering the age. There is only one very small chip on the rim. Please see enlargements. Circa: 13th to 15th century. Size: 10 1/2" diameter, 3" tall.
Fine antique Thai lacquerware (kreung kheun) trunk. Very rarely do you ever find antique lacquerware this size or in as good of condition. Built with the three-thousand year old classic Asian technique on a wicker a base for strength and weight saving characteristics then sanded smooth and lacquer layered at least six coats. Between each layer the piece is submerged in water for abrasive smoothing, prior to the application of the various color layers that form the etched scenes. All five sides a ...click for details
Antique Asian rustic teak wood carved wheel. Before the roads were paved with asphalt these solid hard wood wheels were used in, Thailand, Burma, China, Viet Nam and most of Southeast Asia. The wooden wheels were handmade from a single piece of teak. Today this item of necessity has become a beautiful accent piece for our modern home decor. Mounted on a handsome black removable cradle mount, so as not to place any holes in the artifact. 19 1/2" diam., 24 3/4" tall. Shipping $147.00 via ...click for details
Antique Thai Buddhist temple decoration. These decorations adorn the corners of the roofs of all temples in Thailand. 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 primitive, rustic look. Only minor paint traces remain. 13 1/2" ...click for details
Antique Burmese style Asian solid wood primitive 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 in the days prior to paved roads, you can still see some of the old tool marks. Great home decor accent piece for the modern house. Circa 1850 to 1910. Size: 19.5 inch diam, 26 inch tall.
Antique Asian primitive wooden carved wheel. Before the roads were paved with asphalt these solid hard wood wheels were used in, Thailand, Burma, China, Viet Nam and most of Southeast Asia. The wheels were handmade from a single piece of teak. Today this item of necessity has become a beautiful rustic accent piece for our modern home decor. Mounted on a handsome black removable cradle mount, so as not to place any holes in the artifact. 18 inch diam, 22 inch tall, weight 18 lbs. Shipping, handli ...click for details
Antique terracotta bottle from Burma. This small fired clay vessel was unearthed in Burma recently. The use is unknown, but it is guessed to have been housing for a fine oil or other liquid. Circa 1600 - 1800. Size: 3" diam, 2 1/2" tall.
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. Shipping via registered airmail only $12.00.
Antique rural Thai wooden wheel. Before the roads were black top these solid hard wood wheels were used in, Thailand, Burma, China, Viet Nam and most of Southeast Asia. The wheels were handmade, with primitive tools. Today this item of necessity has become a beautiful accent piece for your modern home decor. Mounted on a handsome black removable cradle mount, so as not to place any holes in the artifact. 17 inch diam, 23 inch tall, weight 19 lbs.
