Antique terra-cotta temple amulet with Lord Buddha depictions. Unearthed during an expansion, at a temple (wat) in Lampoon Thailand, were a number of these well preserved Buddhist temple amulets (kruang rang or phra kruang). Sold by the monks, we were fortunate enough to get a few. We mounted this one on an attractive black stand. Size: 6 1/4 inch tall, 3 1/2 inch wide (Including stand).
Terra-cotta temple amulet with Lord Buddha depictions. These clay amulets (kruang rang or phra kruang) are commonly made and sold by the monks. This depiction is the Lompoon style, first introduced about a 1000 years ago, We mounted this one on an attractive black stand. Remnants of a red coloring, that once covered the amulet are still visible. Age not known, but believed to be over 50 years old. Purchased from a private party. Size: 5 1/2 inch tall, 3 inch wide (Including stand).
Primitive hard wood celebration ancestor mask from India. These festival masks are hand crafted in the villages in some regions of India and are worn during different celebrations, ceremonies and festivals. The masks represent gods, spirits, animals or ancestors. We believe this one to be of an ancestor, due to the fact that the sculpting of the nose, looks very specific. Extremely unique rustic accent piece for your home decor. We have mounted the mask on a modern black steel base, in a way tha ...click for details
Standing Rattanakosin or Bangkok style Bronze cast Buddha. This Buddha image was cast with the old lost wax method.
The Friday Buddha image shows the Buddha thinking about how he can teach the doctrine to others. The hands rest across his chest with the right hand covering the left. This implies meditation and a spiritual transformation based on personal experience.
This person born on Friday is believed to be fun loving, friendly and ambitious, probably an entertainer or public figure. Thei ...click for details
Antique terra-cotta temple amulet with Lord Buddha depictions. Unearthed during an expansion, at a temple (wat) in Lampoon Thailand, were a number of these well preserved Buddhist temple amulets (kruang rang or phra kruang). Sold by the monks, we were fortunate enough to get a few. We mounted this one on an attractive black stand. Small pigment traces remain. Size: 6 inch tall, 2 1/4 inch wide (Including stand).
Primitive hard wood celebration ancestor mask from India. These festival masks are hand crafted in the villages in some regions of India and are worn during different celebrations, ceremonies and festivals. The masks represent gods, spirits, animals or ancestors. We believe this one to be of an ancestor, due to the fact that the sculpting looks very specific. Extremely unique accent piece for your home decor. We have mounted the mask on a modern black steel base, in a way that no holes were dril ...click for details
Bronze U-Thong seated bhumisparsha Buddha from Thailand. This beautiful Buddha statue was made with the old lost wax method of casting. Circa 1920 - 1950. The Buddha in this rendition from Thailand is seated in the bhumisparsha mundra (position). Bhumisparsha literally translated means "Touching the earth", however this position or mundra is more commonly called "earth witness" position. Size: 14 1/2" height, 10" width, 4 1/2" depth.
Facial Mask used in Bandi Festival. Hand carved in wood. Presumed to be from the village of Bedkani, Uttara Kannada, India. Circa pre-1960s. Size: 6" wide, 14" tall (Including stand).
Antique terra-cotta temple amulet with Lord Buddha depictions. Recently unearthed during an expansion, at a temple (wat) in Lampoon Thailand, were a number of these well preserved Buddhist temple amulets (kruang rang or phra kruang). Sold by the monks, we were fortunate enough to get a few. We mounted this one on an attractive black stand. 6 inch tall, 3 1/2 inch wide (Including stand).
Antique Asian rustic teak wood wheel. Before the roads were black top these solid hard wood wheels were used in, Thailand, Burma, China, Viet Nam and most of South-East Asia. Then teak wood wheels were handmade from a single log, with primitive tools. Today this richly textured 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. 21" diam, 28" tall.
