Shan Medicine Statues
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Pre 1910 item# 1093615 (stock# 2382)
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Pair of unique and eclectic Shan lacquer images, from Thai/Burmese border. These are used for grinding down to make medicine or magic potions. The larger one is molded of compressed powder (the head has been broken off and glued back on) and unused circa 50 years old, the smaller one is hand carved from what looks to be a root and is circa 100 years old. The Shan, as all Asian cultures have a strong tradition of herbal medicine, the fact these have been carved into images adds an element of S ...click for details
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Antique Burmese lacquer box
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Pre 1900 item# 687764 (stock# 1618)
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$120.USD/$900.HKD
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Rare and authentic antique Burmese Shan late 19th betel box. This piece is sold unapologetically “as is”, and would make an ideal “anatomical” study piece for anyone with a genuine interest in the art of Burmese lacquer making. Please note: I have put a single grain of rice (long grain) in some of the enlargements for perspective to appreciate the fine craftsmanship that went into making such a simple piece. The two halves fit into one another with same precision as a piston and cyl ...click for details
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Kayan Rice Gods
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Pre 1920 item# 578998 (stock# 1385)
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$300.USD/$2300.HKD
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Fine and rare pair of “rice gods” carved from durable iron wood (Belian) from the Kayan people of Sarawak. These were kept in the longhouse rafter rice storage containers as protective spirits to guard the harvested padi. Nice old matched male and female pair circa late 19th to early 20th century. Excellent condition. Figure on left H: 13.1cm/5.2in and right figure H: 14.5cm/5.5in.
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