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Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum
Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

$4,600

H 15.25 in Dm 21.88 in

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine smaller bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi  (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding o...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum
Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

$6,000

H 18.13 in Dm 24.13 in

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi  (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding on slash and burn...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Karen Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Frog Drum

$7,500

H 19.5 in Dm 27 in

Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A fine large bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi  (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”(Cooler - Developmental Stage VII, Aerial Sequence, Catego...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century
Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century

Small Burmese Karen 4 Frog Drum, 18th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a small bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi  (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond” (Cooler - Developmental Stage IV, Ter...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Bronze 2-Frog Rain Drum
Antique Burmese Bronze 2-Frog Rain Drum

Antique Burmese Bronze 2-Frog Rain Drum

$4,750

H 17.5 in Dm 21.25 in

Antique Burmese Bronze 2-Frog Rain Drum

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The drums were commissioned by the Karen and made by the bronze foundries in the Shan States in nearby Burma.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Rain Drum Side Table, Southeast Asia, 18th/19th Century
Gilt Bronze Rain Drum Side Table, Southeast Asia, 18th/19th Century

Gilt Bronze Rain Drum Side Table, Southeast Asia, 18th/19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

See the photos and video taken in natural light that show the vibrancy of the patina. Burmese (Myanmar) bronze Karen tribal rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around...

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Unavailable

H 12.75 in Dm 17.25 in

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen Frog drum, a small and early bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding on slas...

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Unavailable

H 15.25 in Dm 21.88 in

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen frog drum, a fine smaller bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding on slash a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Unavailable

H 14 in Dm 18.63 in

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a small bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond” (Cooler - Terrestrial sequence IV, cat...

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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Unavailable

H 19.5 in Dm 25 in

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine large bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”(Cooler - Developmental Stage VII,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Unavailable

H 17.75 in Dm 22.13 in

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen frog drum, a bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding on slash and burn agric...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Unavailable

H 18.13 in Dm 24.13 in

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding on slash and burn ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Bronze Karen Frog Rain Drum
Burmese Bronze Karen Frog Rain Drum

Burmese Bronze Karen Frog Rain Drum

Unavailable

H 20 in Dm 25 in

Burmese Bronze Karen Frog Rain Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen Frog drum, a fine large bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”(Cooler - Developmental Stage VII,...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Karen Buddha
Antique Karen Buddha

Antique Karen Buddha

Unavailable

H 24 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in

Antique Karen Buddha

Located in New York, NY

An unusual Karen Buddha atop red pedestal with Buddhist scripture in Burmese characters.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early-Mid 20th Century Karen 'Sgaw', Women’s Ceremonial Tunic, Burma / Myanmar
Early-Mid 20th Century Karen 'Sgaw', Women’s Ceremonial Tunic, Burma / Myanmar

Early-Mid 20th Century Karen 'Sgaw', Women’s Ceremonial Tunic, Burma / Myanmar

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early-mid 20th century Karen (Sgaw) women’s ceremonial tunic, Burma / Myanmar Typically used in weddings and other formal occasions, woman’s tunics from the Sgaw Karen ethnic grou...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Tribal Storage Basket of Bamboo Rattan and Wood in Karen of Burma Style
Vintage Tribal Storage Basket of Bamboo Rattan and Wood in Karen of Burma Style

Vintage Tribal Storage Basket of Bamboo Rattan and Wood in Karen of Burma Style

Located in Topeka, KS

This vintage tribal storage basket is in the style of the wonderful baskets from the Karen peoples of Burma. It is woven of bamboo with rattan staves and wood for support in the bott...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side Table
Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side Table

Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four triple piggy-backed frogs on the Tympanum and elephants in relief on one...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side Table
Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side Table

Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four triple piggy-backed frogs on the Tympanum three elephants in relief on o...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side table
Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side table

Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Side table

Located in Stamford, CT

Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four triple piggy-backed frogs on the Tympanum and elephants and lizards in r...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Character Rich Tribal Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table
Character Rich Tribal Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table

Character Rich Tribal Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Southeast Asian bronze rain drum typically from Eastern Burma or Myanmar made by the Karen tribe. The drum has handles on each side for hanging and marvelous decoration with concentr...

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Vintage 1970s Burmese Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Tables or Frog Drums
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Tables or Frog Drums

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Tables or Frog Drums

Located in Rio Vista, CA

These large drums have a cylindrical waisted form and style typically from Eastern Burma or Myanmar by the tribes of Karen people. Two pairs of handles on the sides with a flat top d...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Large Bronze Frog or Rain Drum, Southeast Asia
19th Century Large Bronze Frog or Rain Drum, Southeast Asia

19th Century Large Bronze Frog or Rain Drum, Southeast Asia

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large bronze drums or gongs like this were made by the Shan and Intha of eastern Burma, and used by the Karen Hill people of Thailand.

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Antique 19th Century Laotian Other Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Dong Son Style Thai Rain Drum
Dong Son Style Thai Rain Drum

Dong Son Style Thai Rain Drum

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H 23 in Dm 22 in

Dong Son Style Thai Rain Drum

Located in Chicago, IL

Created by artisans of the Karen culture of Burma and northern Thailand, bronze rain drums were considered precious objects and were used to inspire warriors, summon rains, and commu...

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Late 20th Century Thai Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum

Located in Chicago, IL

Created by artisans of the Karen culture of Burma and northern Thailand, bronze rain drums were considered precious objects and were used to inspire warriors, summon rains, and commu...

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20th Century Southeast Asian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum
Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

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H 17.75 in Dm 22.13 in

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi  (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding on slash and burn...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Bronze Karen Frog Drum
Antique Burmese Bronze Karen Frog Drum

Antique Burmese Bronze Karen Frog Drum

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a fine large bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”(Cooler - Developmental S...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Tribal Storage Basket with Lid and Lacquer, Karen of Burma, Mid-20th Century
Tribal Storage Basket with Lid and Lacquer, Karen of Burma, Mid-20th Century

Tribal Storage Basket with Lid and Lacquer, Karen of Burma, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tribal bamboo storage basket with Lid. Lacquered. From the Karen people of Burma. Mid-20th century. Dimensions: 9.5" diameter x 16" tall.

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early-20th Century
Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early-20th Century

Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early-20th Century

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four triple piggy-backed frogs.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early 20th Century
Large Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early 20th Century

Large Burmese Circular Rain Drum End Table in Bronze, Early 20th Century

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Large Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four triple piggy-backed frogs.

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Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal End Tables

Materials

Bronze

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table or Frog Drum
Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table or Frog Drum

Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table or Frog Drum

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Bronze drum with a cylindrical waisted form typically from Eastern Burma or Myanmar by the tribes of Karen people. Used in some Asian cultures to summon rain.

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20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Fabric Bolster
Burmese Fabric Bolster

Burmese Fabric Bolster

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H 15 in W 35 in

Burmese Fabric Bolster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Traditional woven fabric from the Karen tribe in Burma makes up the front of this bolster and the back is in an oatmeal linen.

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Vintage 1960s Burmese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum
Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

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H 17.38 in Dm 23.25 in

Burmese Karen Bronze Frog Drum

Located in New York, NY

Burmese Karen Frog drum, a fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond”, the Karen subsiding on slash and burn ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Tribal Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Bronze Karen Rain Drum with Intricate Decoration on Top and Sides
Burmese Bronze Karen Rain Drum with Intricate Decoration on Top and Sides

Burmese Bronze Karen Rain Drum with Intricate Decoration on Top and Sides

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four two handles on each side.

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Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Large Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Table
Large Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Table

Large Burmese Bronze Rain Drum Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Burmese bronze Karen rain drum with intricate decoration on the top and around the body of the drum with four piggy-backed frogs on the Tympanum three elephants in relief on the sides.

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

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Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail Patina Finish
Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail Patina Finish

Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail Patina Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found in Burma, Laos and some of the Eastern Islands of Indonesia. This drum features th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail, Light Finish
Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail, Light Finish

Cast Bronze Rain Drum with Elaborate Detail, Light Finish

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This cast iron bronze drum is inspired by the rain drums of South East Asia, particular those found in Burma, Laos and some of the Eastern Islands of Indonesia. This drum features th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Asian bronze rain drum
Asian bronze rain drum

Asian bronze rain drum

$2,800

H 15 in Dm 18 in

Asian bronze rain drum

Located in Winnetka, IL

This southeast Asian bronze rain drum is also known as a frog drum is from 20 th century and has wonderful verdigris patina

Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rain Drum Dark Side Table
Rain Drum Dark Side Table

Rain Drum Dark Side Table

$11,554 / item

H 19.69 in Dm 27.96 in

Rain Drum Dark Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Side table rain drum dark in solid bronze in darkened finish. Measures: Ø71 x H 50cm, price: 9900,00€. Also available in set of 2, price: 19800,00€.

Category

Early 2000s Thai Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Thai Bronze Rain Drum W/Frog Accents
Thai Bronze Rain Drum W/Frog Accents

Thai Bronze Rain Drum W/Frog Accents

$3,395

H 19.25 in W 25.75 in D 25.75 in

Thai Bronze Rain Drum W/Frog Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Thai rain drum with sun and frog accents, from the mid 20th century. This vintage rain drum from Thailand, created from cast bronze, features a round-shaped top which is adorn with...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Rain Drum w/Nice Patina & Frog Accents, Thailand
Bronze Rain Drum w/Nice Patina & Frog Accents, Thailand

Bronze Rain Drum w/Nice Patina & Frog Accents, Thailand

$3,395

H 19.25 in W 25.75 in D 25.75 in

Bronze Rain Drum w/Nice Patina & Frog Accents, Thailand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Thai rain drum with sun and frog accents, from the mid 20th century. This vintage rain drum from Thailand, created from cast bronze, features a round-shaped top which is adorn with...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.

$6,000

H 15.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bor...

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum Side Tables
Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum Side Tables

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum Side Tables

$6,000Sale Price / set|39% Off

H 15 in W 20 in D 20 in

Mid-20th Century Pair of Large Southeast Asian Rain Drum Side Tables

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Awesome pair of Southeast Asian rain drum side tables made of bronze. They are absolutely gorgeous, they have a lot of great features, including two elephants going down. These side ...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table

Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Southeast Asian Bronze Rain Drum Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Boho side table. A chic bronze drum table with lots of beautiful detail. A fantastic all over patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Tables

Materials

Bronze

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Burma Karen For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the burma karen you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and cotton, every burma karen was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect burma karen — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. You’ll likely find more than one burma karen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Joe Wheaton and Michael Goldberg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Burma Karen?

A burma karen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,890, while the lowest priced sells for $551 and the highest can go for as much as $72,000.