Framed traditional Indonesian artworks featuring a Wayang Kulit shadow puppet figure and a stylized Garuda emblem that was once part of a book. finely rendered on decorative panels with intricate border motifs. The right panel depicts a classic Javanese or Balinese noble character, likely drawn from Hindu epics such as the Mahabharata, painted in the elongated, stylized form associated with shadow puppetry. The left panel presents a detailed interpretation of Garuda, the mythical bird and... Click for details

An authentic tribal necklace from New Guinea, using a series of naturally curved boar’s tusks. Each tusk is tightly secured with hand-woven fiber cordage, forming a striking crescent shape designed to be worn as a symbol of strength, status, and ceremonial power.

Age: Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 9" x 7 1/2"

A pair of framed Thai zodiac fortune telling manuscripts (Phrommachat). Each accordion folded paper manuscript is a series of painted images and text. Animals of the lunar cycle are represented in groups of four, representing each quarter of the year along with writing describing the characteristics of the person born in each of those quarters. Also represented is the "mascot" figure and tree/plant of each year.
Further colorful illustrations show various scenes from the stories of... Click for details

Antique Thai temple figure of Kinnari, the celestial female who, with her male counterpart, Kinnara, are guardians of the Kalpataru tree (Tree of Life). Kinnara-Kinnari are followers of Bathara Indra and are heavenly artists specializing in music and poetry. These heavenly beings symbolize faithfulness, grace and love while they watch over humans during times of trouble or danger. This figure is made of bronze and painted gold with red details. There are remnants of tiny multi-colored... Click for details

Antique Burmese standing Teak wood hand carved Buddha. Original gold gilt over black lacquering. Standing with both hands at side. The right arm is carved from the shoulder down floating away from the body. Ear lobes are floating, with fine detailing in the hair. Small losses, overall in good original condition.

Age: late 18 - early 19th Century

Dimensions: 69" high x 19" wide x 8" deep

Rare large Ban Chiang earthenware pottery vessel. Geometric rope designs around a central seed pod.

For Thais and ceramic enthusiasts everywhere, the name Ban Chiang (บ้านเชียง)conjures up an image of uniquely painted pottery. The red pattern, which later became known as the “Ban Chiang Rope”, characterizes the clay jars that are around 5,000-7,000 years old, and, perhaps, some of the oldest in the world.

Age: 300 BCE - 200 AD Late... Click for details

Ban Chiang earthenware pottery small round bowl. Lower 1/2 is incised with diagonal lines possible for adding grip.

Age: 300 BCE - 200 AD Late period

Dimensions: 5 1/2" wide x 3" high Ban Chiang in northeast Thailand is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an important location for understanding the prehistory of Southeast Asia. University of Pennsylvania excavations in the mid-1970s uncovered numerous burials and artifacts indicating that people buried their relatives... Click for details

Ban Chiang Thai earthenware pottery red-on-buff vessel with three equal sized spiraling geometric patterns. Hand painted over unglazed ceramic.

Age: 300 BCE - 200 AD Late period

Dimensions: 9 1/3" diameter x 9" high

Ban Chiang in northeast Thailand is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an important location for understanding the prehistory of Southeast Asia. University of Pennsylvania excavations in the mid-1970s uncovered numerous burials and artifacts... Click for details

A Laai Narmthong Bencharong ware porcelain cosmetic powder/accessory box with gold and iron red enameled pattern. The intricate design was most likely painted by a court sanctioned artist. Limited edition of the Prasart Museum Collection.

Age: circa 1980's

Dimensions: 2" high x 3 3/4" wide

Pair of Thai temple brass deer. Female deer has her left hoof outstretched while the male has his drawn back. Heavy brass material, suitable for inside or outside use. Age: 20th Century

Dimensions: 16" long x 15" high x 4" wide