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This fanciful teak carving is a Nat placed atop a large shield wearing a sarong and eyes with inset mother of pearl. Although of shamanistic origins, they are still in Buddhist temples, pagodas, government buildings, and in nat centers throughout Burma.
Miniature Taoist Thunder God who protects from injustice and punishes evildoers with his drum, mallet, chisel. Has bird’s beak and claws and dragon’s wings, rides a mythical hou. Part of bed frame carving with many protective deities.
This carved food offering was an auspicious bed ornament to bring the lucky couple prosperity, health, a long life and many sons as the pomegranate symbolizes fertility, the peaches longevity. Carved offerings were often wedding gifts.
As an exquisite example of the historic and spiritual traditions of Tamil Nadu cultural art, this masterful diya is top-tier collector quality. Massive weight, distinct bronze casting, fine details, authentic ritual wear, deep natural patina indicate unique age profile and devotional use for daily prayers (puja).
Simple attractive antique welded Indian iron pot with warm rust color patina. Clear lines indicate where pieces were joined in its construction. Egg shape with a rounded bottom for easy pouring, it has a warmth to add charm to any room, especially a kitchen or filled with dried flowers.
Made in the Meiji era (1868-1912),this hand crafted antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin teapot has an unusual decorative handle and curved spout and has a beautiful relief design of galloping horses. Horses have been revered creatures in Japanese culture that embody grace, power and nobility. The knob on the lid probably represents a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. As with all antiques, these pieces are purely decorative for display purposes only.
The hand crafted Tetsubin teapot displays simple yet elegant design: a scalloped top, gently curved handle, and short rounded spout, textured surface. The body is divided in 4 quadrants with meander border designs and the lid is has tiny diamond shaped indentations and is topped with a lotus shaped knob. A raised manufacturers seal on the back. Like all old Tetsubin cast iron kettles, it has rust on the bottom which can be removed by boiling green tea inside it, and is thus for display purposes only.
Meiji hand crafted cast iron Tetsubin, simple yet elegant textured surface, unique shape top temple ornamental knob. Manufacturer’s seals on side. Perfect tea lovers gift, it is recommended for display only to enhance any kitchen.
Prehistoric Thai Bronze Age jewelry, adzes and tools have been found all over Thailand. Excavations from various soil levels show many sites had been inhabited for millennia. They confirm the existence of an early, well-developed metallurgical tradition of bronze digging and cutting tools, adzes (ancient axe like tools to cut wood), adult and child’s bronze…
Lu Donghin, most celebrated of 8 Taoist Chinese Immortals, rides on clouds with a 2-edged sword to cut through greed, lust, sorrow. Venerated in temples, grottoes, sacred mountains, he is associated with medicine, elixir of life and power over evil spirits. This 18th large figure with cloud design on chest.
This ancestor figure portrayed as a Chinese civilian official honors the family with his sign of high status. He grasps his official’s belt, his red robes symbolize fu for auspicious blessings. Unlike many serious officials he is approachable, with a smiling face.
Mold made with intricate designs, clay earthen ware tobacco/opium pipes were woven into Burmese and Thai Hill Tribe social and cultural traditions. This is a unique gift a pipe smoker, although for decorative purposes only.
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