Antique cow or water buffalo bell. 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: 3 x 2 inch bell. 5 inch tall(including stand) 4.5 x 2.5 inch base.
Antique rustic cow or water buffalo bell from Burma (Myanmar). The Burmese villagers hand crafted 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. Beautifully mounted on a modern black base. Great home decor accent piece. Size: 3" x 2" inch Bell, 5 inch tall (Including stand),5 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
Antique terracotta bottle from Burma. This delicate 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 costly liquid. Circa 1600 - 1800. Size: 2 1/2" x 3".
Bronze five headed Naga Buddha.
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 the Buddha’s infinite wisdom. The artisan ...click for details
Antique primitive rural wood village animal trough. Handmade by a Thai rural villager out of necessity as a feeding trough, probably for small pigs. Now a great home decor centerpiece for your table. Richly textured with rich wood grain. Size: 23" long, 11" wide, 5" thick, 16" tall (including stand). Shipping $119 via FedEx insured.
Asian primitive 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. ...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
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.
Antique rustic wood sticky rice drying pan - Thailand. Richly aged deep deep grain and professionally Mounted. This tray was hand carved out of a single large log as one piece. Thai villagers would boil their sticky rice then spread it on these trays to let the steam off and insure the proper moisture content. The beautiful deep rustic feel of this primitive piece is a perfect home decor compliment to the modern home. 27 inch tall, 19 inch wide. Shipping $123.00 from Thailand.
