Thai Metalwork

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Exceptional Thai silver lidded box, richly worked in deep repoussé and fine chasing with power...

TA04027 Set of Three Antique Thai Bronze Lime Boxes. Tall Cylinders of varying shapes and sizes: A) Thai Bronze Lime Container in the shape of a Stupa, u...

A nice vintage bronze sculpture of the Buddha being protected by the serpent king Muchalinda, circa 1930s. A compelling vintage bronze sculpture depicting the Buddha sheltered by the...

A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century Dimensions: (approx) Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest) Overall: tbd Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357 Condition Report: Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly History: The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount. There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...

Thai Khmer Bronze Gilt Singha Guardian Lion Sculpture, Mid-20th Century An exquisite Thai–Khmer bronze Singha guardian lion, also referred to in the West as a Foo Dog, richly decorat...

Pair of exquisite bronze Thai Teppanom kneeling angel Buddha table lamps. These intricate bronze sculptures lamps, dating 1940’s to 1950’s, feature a dark green patina with gold det...

Traditional pair of late 19th/ early 20th Century Brass or Bronze bells commonly referred to as Elephant Bells although bells of this size were more likely used for the gigantic Wat...

Presenting a beautiful early 20th century Gilt Metal Thai Khon Dancer. Made in Thailand (South East Asia) circa 1920. It features a gilt meta...

A wonderful, quite special and unique Thai (Thailand) Buddhist sacred amulet/charm necklace featuring 32 silver and gold toned amulets/charms plus one main larger key shaped center p...

A finely cast antique Himalayan bronze sculpture depicting a bodhisattva seated atop a richly caparisoned elephant, elevated on a double lotus pedestal and framed by a pierced foliat...

A finely cast small-scale Himalayan bronze depicting a seated Bodhisattva in meditative posture, rendered with calm facial expression, elongated earlobes, and an ornate crown rising ...

A vintage Han style bronze table lamp from the mid-20th century, with circular body, wired for the US. Created in Thailand during the mid-century period, this Han style vase...

A small Laotian style bronze rain drum side table from the mid-20th century, with geometric relief motifs and central sun. This small Laotian style bronze rain drum side table from t...

Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng". This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume and the jewelry are adorned with gold leaf. The base is adorned with some small bonsai trees. Very fine art work on cast bronze. Very fine Intricate decorative Asian art work...

Antique Asian and extremely detailed cast bronze fragment of the head of Buddha, dating from the 18 century and presumably having Thai or Tibetan origins. The sculpture fragment is s...

Large gilt bronze Thai Rattanakosin buddha eyes inlaid with mother pearl

Once ornately gilt, this serene bronze seated Buddha was created in Thailand in the mid-19th century. Cast in the older Sukhothai style, the Buddha bears a uniquely Thai flame-like s...

Antique Southeast Asian Silvered Wooden Buddha Figure A finely crafted antique Buddha figure, carved from wood and clad in repoussé silver, dating to the late 19th century. Thai or...

A Life-Size 19th Century Gilt Bronze Thai Buddha with Mother of Pearl Eyes. This life-size Thai gilt bronze Buddha stands serenely in the Abha...

Bronze fragment of a Buddha head in classic U-Thong style on a wood display stand circa 13-15th century from Central Thailand Southeast Asia. U-Thong Buddha image flourished when Khm...

Antique Thai Silver Buddha, rendered in incised and hammered sheet silver over wood & clay core. The Lord Buddha seated in padmasana with the soles of the...

A remarkable Buddha’s head dating from the 17th to 18th century, originating from the historic Ayutthaya Kingdom in Thailand. This larger-sized sculpture exhibits a terrific aged pat...

A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From a collection of Asian antiques. Would make for a nice addition to any South-East Asian artifacts...

Unique Lanna-Style Repoussé Silver Container in the Form of a Stag Northern Thailand, Mid-20th Century Dimensions: 14.5 × 13 × 8 cm Weight: 197 grams Material: Hand-hammered silver P...

Antique early-19th Century rare fine solid silver niello bowl, repoussé decorated, depicting Singha lions and dense floral gilded decoration throughout. Nielloware art and jewellery ...

Well casted and detailed vintage bronze Panchmukhi Ganesha five faces Hindu idol / sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and me...

Well casted and detailed vintage bronze Partition Samantabhadra riding elephant buddha sculpture, circa 1970s. Samantabhadra (Universal Virtue ) rides the white elephant for the so...

A wonderful large Southeast Asian Bronze Temple vessel. It is a heavy cast bronze ceremonial vessel of impressive scale, the lobed body encircled by repeated reliefs of a stylized Ga...

This bronze Chiang Saen seated Buddha from Thailand dates to the mid-20th century. The Buddha features traditional Thai attire and detailing. As well as it...

This petite brass amulet depicts the Hindu god Ganesha, easily recognized by his elephant face and four arms. Ganesha is a widely worshipped deity believed to grant success, prosperi...

Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Cocoon Color: Bronze Size: 20 x 9 x 25.5H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid C...

This petite Thai prayer amulet depicts a seated medicine Buddha, also known as the King of Healers. Cast of brass with traces of red and gold pigments, the petite Buddha sits in quie...

Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Merrywing Color: Bronze Size: 42W x 13D x 11Hcm Material: Bronze Collection: Mi...

This petite brass prayer amulet depicts the Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known by the names Chenresi, Guanyin or Kannon. Considered the embodiment of compassion, this b...

This petite Thai prayer amulet depicts a devout bodhisattva in standing mediation, arms held forward with an alms bowl in dhyana mudra. Known as the gesture of inner balance, this po...

Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Gourd Color: Bronze Size: 14Ø x 42H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid Century...

Depicting Buddha in his royal attires resting on a throne made of coiled naga body and sheltered by the canopy of the seven headed snake king, this Buddhism iconography is perhaps on...

Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Stem Color: Bronze Size: 10Ø x 38.5H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid Centur...