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Cast Iron Standing Buddha on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large finely cast iron Buddha on stand depicted with hand in abhaya and varada mudra. Wearing a
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressive bronze Buddha head fragment displayed on wood stand circa late 19th century. The Buddha was cast in the early "U Thong" style that flourished between the 12-13rd century...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
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Bronze Head of the Buddha, 17th Century, Thailand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thai bronze head of Buddha, Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes and lips, aquiline nose. Wearing a de...
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Bronze
Thai Sandstone Torso of Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
This sizeable torso is from Ayutthaya, and is one of three pieces that made up a figural sculpture of Buddha. Comprised of elegant curves and soft lines, the details of diaphanous ro...
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
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Sandstone
18th Century Thailand Siam Rattanakosin Bronze Lacquered and Gilded Buddha
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare representation of the Buddha of the Wednesday night between midnight and dawn:
He is seated, his right hand palm open on his right knee as a sign of acceptance of the water offe...
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 4.34 in W 1.89 in D 3.15 in
Two Antique Hong Bird Roof Carvings from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This near pair of wood carving presented on stand was collected from Northern Thailand, late 19th or early 20th century. Such ornaments were used originally to decorate the roof of t...
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Early 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures
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Metal
19th Century Thai Bronze Buddha with Patinated Gold Surface
Located in New York, NY
This quietly stunning Buddha was realized in Thailand during the 19th century. It represents an exceptionally fine example of the period. The Buddha wears a long flowing robe. His Us...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Antiquities
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Wood Thai Dancer Statue
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft wood Thai dancer statue
Thai deity with mirrored accents throughout. Deity is holding a staff, with arm outstretched. Statue is hand carved.
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Early 20th Century Thai Modern Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Pair of Antique Thai Gilt Bronze Buddhist Temple Deer
Located in Essex, MA
A rare pair of Thai gilt bronze Buddhist Temple deer from the 1800s. The pair are a substantial form of resting deer with superb expressions and tall antlers. The faces have excelle...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
16th Century Thai Ayutthaya Sandstone Torso of the Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely carved sandstone torso of the Buddha, Ayutthaya period (1350-1767), Thailand.
Wonderfully simplistic, the only ornamentation this torso displays are the incised lines to de...
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Antique 16th Century Thai Sculptures
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Sandstone
19th Century Thai Solid Silver-Gilt Niello Enamel Bowl, Siam, c.1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-19th Century extremely rare & fine solid silver niello bowl, stylised leaf shaped rim and domed spreading foot, repousse decorated with dense floral gilded ground. Niel...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Serving Bowls
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H 4.73 in Dm 7.09 in
Rare Antique Buddha under Naga Sculpture from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings
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Metal
Early 20th Century Thai Seated Boy Emperor Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous early 20th century Thai seated boy emperor polychrome statue.
Made in Thailand in the early 20th century, circa 1935-1940.
Hand carved wooden statue which has...
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Early 20th Century Thai Country Sculptures and Carvings
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Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Thai Wooden Buddha Head Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Thai wooden Buddha head, carved with polychrome traces, 19th century
part of a standing Buddha
decorated with glass elements.
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of a Monastery of the Talapoin in Siam (Thailand), 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Afbeelding van een Klooster de Talapoinen in Siam'. View of a monastery of the Talapoin in Siam, Thailand, in a landscape with fig tree and several elephants. T...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
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Paper
Standing Buddha Thailand, Ayuthaya Period, Early 18th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This bronze standing Buddha mounted on a turned wood base has his right palm held outward in the abhaya mudra position, a gesture of fearlessness and reassurance.
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Antique Early 18th Century Thai Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Candle-Essence Burner, White, Thailand, 15th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional candle-essence burner with a great patina.
Thailand, Sawankhalok, 15th century.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Ceramics
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Ceramic
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American Walnut 1880s Fireplace Mantel with Victorian Aesthetic Movement Insert
Located in Hudson, NY
An extraordinary original old reclaimed antique Victorian Aesthetic movement cast iron fireplace
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Large Copper Armillary Sundial
Located in Sudbury, MA
ornate cast iron stand. Also mounted are a bronze snail and a very sweet cupid. One of our most
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Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments
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Marble, Copper, Bronze, Iron
Cast Iron Snail Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming cast iron sculpture, possibly a bookend or doorstop, of a garden snail. The
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
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Iron
Whimsical Pair Lucite and Cast Iron Snail Bookends P. Borras Mid-century Modern
By P. Borras
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of lucite and cast iron bookends. The snails are wonderfully sculpted in the cubism
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.25 in
Japanese Rare Friendly Snail Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Whimsical Treasure
This charming snail form lantern may bring pleasure to your daily routine
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Cast Iron Enamel Escargot Plate
Located in Houston, TX
Found in the South of France, this vintage French enamel cast iron Escargot plate is white with
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20th Century French Platters and Serveware
Materials
Enamel
18th Century French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Winter Park, FL
scalloped apron and large snail toes. Working locks with two keys. Notice the hinges are finished with solid
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Iron, Brass
Whimsical Pair of Cast Iron Painted Orange Snail Bookends Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of cast iron painted orange snail bookends. We love the large-scale and pop color of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Iron
Japanese Whimsical Snail Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First garden lantern of this style we have seen- an unusual opportunity
This charming snail form
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Snail Sculpture
Located in Providence, RI
Cast iron snail. Origins unknown, but may be Japanese. Decorative object, but could be used as a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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