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Place of Origin: Southeast Asian
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An Akha Tribe Woven Silver Bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silver str...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of rare 18th century temple elephants carved in sandstone with chalk and leftovers of gold leaf. Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with g...
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18th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sandstone

Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain & Sterling Pendant, Marked Siam, 925
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dog God in Blue Underglaze Porcelain & Sterling Pendant, marked Siam, (pre-1949), 925, and sterling. The cobalt is well controlled, dating the porcelain plaque after 1830. 2 5/8" dia...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter "ATF" Contractor Desk Model
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool U.S. Air Force YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) contractor desk model, circa late 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and...
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20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Fossilised Wood Plinth
Located in London, GB
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Fossile clam shell (Tridacna Gigas). These giant clam shells can live up to 100 years or more. The giant clam fastens itself to a spot on a reef, there ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Antique Lopburi Buddha Statue from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Buddha statue was made from a copper alloy in a standing position with hands in double Abhaya mudra. This mudra symbolizes the act of dispelling fear in the face of adversity. In Laos and Thailand where this mudra are used as one of the most iconic gestures, with its origin was pre-Buddhism era, when it was a symbol of good intentions and friendship when approaching strangers. In contrast to Indian iconography, it was often shown with both hands raised to the level of the shoulder in Southeast Asia. The statue was made in the classic Lopburi style, which historically was heavily influenced by Khmer art...
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Late 18th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Hindi Sandstone Carving of Nandi / Nandikeshwara, 600-800 Years Old
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hindu sandstone carving depicting Nandi God in human form. 600-800 years old most likely older. An exceptional sculpture carved in sandstone from te...
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15th Century and Earlier Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sandstone

Pair of Large Kneeling Monks, Burma, Mid-18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large kneeling monks in the position of prayer/meditation. Red and black lacquered Burmese teak wood with remnants of gold leaf. Untouched ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

19th Century Thai Ceremonial Drum with Ropes and Leather Drumhead
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Thai ceremonial wooden drum from the 19th century, with leather drumhead. Sculptural and freestanding, this 19th century drum, created in Thailand, will make for a great decorative accentuation in any home. Topped with a leather drumhead secured with ropes, the drum is adorned with carved motifs on the belly. With its slender silhouette and rustic appearance, this antique Thai drum...
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19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Rope, Wood

Antique Akha Tribe Silver Bracelet Pair, Golden Triangle
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This pair of Akha tribe bracelets are smaller and thinner than the majority of Akha woven silver bracelets encompassing this spiral design, the Akha tribe lives on the hills borderin...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

16-17th Century Burmese Carved Sandstone Sculpture of Cow
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 old Burmese sandstone "Holy Cow" sculpture with beautifully detailed carvings. Very decorative with natural patina. Mounted on a base of light sandst...
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16th Century Folk Art Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sandstone

Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and w...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and w...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Batak Spiral Silver Earring 'Padung'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These large spiral brass earrings, crafted from a single thick brass wire are called 'Padung', a type of earring worn by the Batak Karo Tribe from northern Sumatra, Indonesia. This l...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Silver

The Raj Hand Painted India-British War 1857 Game Chess with Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare – 1987 Franklin Mint ‘The Raj’ Chess Set "The RAJ" hand painted India-British War 1857, Franklin Mint highest quality metal chess set game year 1...
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20th Century Anglo Raj Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-18th Century Burmese Stone Buddha
Located in Kastrup, DK
A mid 18th century Burmese stone Buddha seated in Bhumisparsha mudra position* (“calling the earth to witness”). Black-red lacquer with remnants of gild...
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18th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Antique Child's Tricycle From Burma
Located in New York, NY
An adorable antique Burmese child's tricycle with parcel carrier and original blue paint. The embossed Burmese characters on the back and side of the carrier add authenticity and int...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

17th Century Thai Bronze Bust Of The Buddha
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thai bronze head of the Buddha. Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes a...
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Early 17th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

100 Year Old Canoe Carved from One Piece of Molave Hardwood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant canoe carved from one piece of Molave hardwood. Approx. 100 years old. Original condition, has been used and is still functional.  
Category

Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Wood, Bone and Brass Tobacco Pipe, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large tobacco pipe from old Burma (Myanmar), circa 1850. Solid wood bowl, chamber and shank. The stem is made of bone, attached to the shank by a mortise in solid brass, and a lip ...
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1850s Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Life-Sized, Antique, Bronze, Thai Buddha
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautiful, circa 1920, cast bronze Buddha in mid-stride atop a stylized lotus blossom. The figure is clad in see-through drapery, and is surmounted by whirls of hair capped...
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1920s Vintage Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delicately carved wood Buddha in an upright standing posture with a double Abhaya mudra. The statue displays a gilt surface with beautiful patina and some minor wear. The face was ...
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19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The Buddha is depicted as seating on a slightly taper...
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19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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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18th Century Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary "Kepeng Lamak" from Bali, Indonesia, circa early 20th century. Lamak is a general term for temple hangings, mostly made of disposable materials like palm leaves for temporary offerings. A small number, such as this piece, were made by wealthy and aristocratic families for permanent display. The lamaks are traditionally displayed in temples or residents for a strong spiritual reason in Bali that is known as "Artja". They could function as receptacles, or a vessels of for the habitation of the deities when they descent to the earth on propitious occasions. In a goddess form with a carved wood head adorned with painted face and mirrored crown who likely represents Dewi Danu, the water goddess, this lamak was constructed with a bamboo frame, cotton pompoms, fabric fragments...
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Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Massive Javanese Ageng Gong
Located in New York, NY
This huge, dramatic Javanese gong is the largest gong in the gamelan orchestra. It is 36 inches in diameter and a full 10 inches deep. The ageng gong has the lowest pitch in the orch...
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20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Jelutong wood Dayak Kliau or shield Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, first half of the 19th century Measures: H. 126 x W. 36 cm The kliau or klebit is the most popular ...
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19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage, Good Size & Stunning Hand-Carved Bali, Indonesia Wedding Couple Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Artistically carved sculpture of newly weds from 1940-1950. This beautifully executed and romantic sculpture is of a madly in love Balinese male and female. This all-handcarved out of a dense hardwood work of art has the most beautiful and warm patina. This rare & unusually intimate sculpture is in excellent condition and it must has taken a skilled craftsman an enormous amount of time, focus and dedication to create. The 'Loro Blonyo...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Statue of a Saint
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Spanish Colonial statue of a male saint in carved and polychromed wood. The saint's face has a beatific expression and the eyes are made of gl...
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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Spanish Colonial Madonna/Saint Statue in Carved & Polychromed Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and rare Spanish colonial statue of a madonna or female saint in carved and polychromed wood with movable arms and hands. Philippines, circa 1700s. In her time and within th...
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18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Collection of H’Mong Tribe Silver Spirit Locks
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are know for ...
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20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Yao Tribe Silver Torc
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...
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20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century 14-Karat Indonesian Gold and Coral Kerosang Kebaya Pin
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful and rare early 20th century antique yellow gold Kerosang pin brooch for your Kebaya. A Kebaya is an Indonesian blouse without buttons, this golden Kerosang has 4 simple pins with 'claw-like' settings around coral 'buttons'. Usually kebaya pins have 3 pins and are more decorated elaborately in Indonesian style. This one has a more sleek 'Dutch Zealandish' design, that is why I'm pretty sure this antique costume jewellery pin...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Coral, Gold

Antique Indonesian Handmade Boat Model on Pedestal with Bone Inlay over Wood
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian handmade boat model on pedestal from the early 20th century, with bone inlay over wood. Born in Indonesia during the early years of the 20th century, this exqui...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Bone

Antique Indian Battle Shield 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Old schield from India with bronze and leather verry rare 19th century Antique Indian battle shield 19th century Very old battle shield prob...
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Late 18th Century Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

18th Hispanic Filipino Crucified Christ Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sculpture of Crucified Christ in carved wood and crystal eyes (one of them its loose), 18th century Hispano Filipino School. The crown, ...
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1730s Baroque Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Burmese Buddhism Scripture with Lacquer Covers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Theravada Buddhism scripture book from Burma, circa late 19th century-early 20th century. The book opens to continuous folding pages that is accordion like. Ink scriptures in curvy Burmese language were handwritten on both sides of the pages. The papers are bind by two lacquered wood covers with elaborate design that features relief scrolls and mini mosaic...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Miniature Thai Temple
Located in New York, NY
A hand carved miniature Thai temple in wood, painted gold and red with finely carved details. A model for a temple of the Mon people in southern Burma. 80 ...
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1920s Ming Vintage Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Three Hindu Deities of the Siam, Hand-Carved Exotic Hardwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920-1930 three Hindu deities of the Siam, hand-carved exotic hardwood n. 1 measures cm: H 150, W 35, D 25 n.2 measure cm: H 102, W 35, D 25.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Burmese carved and gold leafed teakwood stand and cover for a kammavaca manuscript, late 18th or early 19th century, Burma. The manuscript chest is heavily rococo influenced, speaking to the French presence in the region at the time. The carved teak stand is formed as a raised platform set upon four large scrolling acanthus leaf feet, with carved flour-de-lis to the apron. The cover for the stand is also carved from teak, and features a series of rectangular cartouches, each set with a red foil backed glass "gem", surrounded by shell inlay, and embellished with green and silver foil backed glass sequins. The top of the cover features the same design motif, with the addition of thayo lacquer design elements, and is strongly reminiscent of Tibetan manuscript...
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Early 19th Century Rococo Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Foil, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Sumba Ceremonial Drums
Located in New York, NY
Three beautifully carved and patinated ceremonial drums from Sumba, Indonesia, circa 1930. Priced and sold individually. Sizes vary. Left and middle dr...
Category

1930s Vintage Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Teak

Very Large Gilt Thai Standing Buddha
Located in Pasadena, CA
A very large gold Thai standing Buddha featuring intricate inset glass detailing. Supported by a later custom wooden stand
Category

20th Century Other Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are known for...
Category

20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Unique Late 19th Century Dutch Colonial Teakwood Box Inlaid with Enamel Plaque
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking quality and marvelous condition antique box. This all-handcrafted box and work of art into one is special for many reasons. First of all, there is the beauty of the design ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Teak Wood Sculpture, Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian vintage teak wood sculpture on contemporary metal stand. Stand measures 6 inches; x 6 inches.   
Category

1970s Vintage Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Indonesian Lombok Drill on Mount, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, an Indonesian artisan living on Lombok, an island well known for its weaving, made his living using this handsome handcrafted drill. The ferrule tip is copper, the tapered ...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper, Iron

Tall Antique Hill Tribe Drum from Thailand
Located in New York, NY
A striking 48 inch tall drum from the hill tribes on the border of Thailand and Burma with leather straps and original spotted hide top. A piece with great...
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Early 1900s Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved and weathered seated monk holding prayer beads. This Burmese piece was donated to a Buddhist temple by the person named in the center...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

An Exceptional Carved Giltwood & Black Lacquered Shan Style Buddha, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A most impressive and exceptionally fine hand carved, black lacquered & gilded Shan style buddha. Shown wearing a finely carved & richly detailed mon...
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1890s Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Lacquer Ceremonial Monastery Food Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A covered lacquer monastery food bowl used to transport food to monks in Burmese temple. Burma, c.1920. L106
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Siamese Stone Relief Temple Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
This temple relief was purchased from a late 19th century upstate NY garden. This lovely Buddhist carving is in an as found state taken directly from the...
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1890s Other Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Large 18th Century Wood Carved Statue of "Saint Francis of Assisi"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare and large 18th century carved religious figure that resembles St. Francis. 159 cm / 62.5 inch tall. Carved in one piece of Balayong wood....
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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Primitive Thai Knife Curved Blade Ancient Sword Sheath + Cover
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Thai vintage wood handled knife curved blade sword with sheath cover Museum quality piece from Thailand. Measures: 15 1/4" L x 2 3/8" H 1" ...
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20th Century Primitive Southeast Asian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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