Burmese Furniture

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Antique Laos bronze gong, a kind of Laos musical instrument which produces a loud and sonorous sound. Gong stick is included. Age: Laos, 19th Century Size of Gong: Diameter 51 C.M. ...

Burma, 19th century Kammavaca manuscript with case. Sixteen gilt and lacquer leaves with two gilt and lacquer book covers. Wood coated with lacquer, twelve lines to each leaf written...

A fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen). This unique lost wax casting of a drum is ornamented with 8 frogs with bulging eyes placed in stacks o...

Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand. Age: Burma, 19th century Size: Height 15.2 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M. Size including stand: Hei...

Burmese Kalaga Embroidered Tapestry Circa 1930’s A celestial dancer ‘Apsara’, riding on a white elephant. Elaborately worked tapestry padded and textu...

This exceptional bronze Arakan Buddha statue, dating back to the Laymyo period of the 11th to 12th century, exemplifies the rich artistic heritage of Burma, now known as Myanmar. Sta...

This exquisite antique wooden Burmese temple, originating from Myanmar, stands at a height of 61 cm and showcases remarkable craftsmanship from the 19th century. The structure is ado...

Antique Burmese Life-size Standing Buddha Statue, Mandalay Period (1857-1885). This Mandalay Buddha figure is intricately carved of assembled teak and stands squarely with rendered b...

Marvelous antique Burmese Orchestra Hsian Wain drum/percussion hand carved, painted, gilded, and jeweled wall hanging panels, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this i...

This exceptional Burmese amber specimen, dating back roughly 99 million years, offers a rare window into the ancient world. Known to collectors as a "men...

A vintage Burmese hand-woven rattan over wood lidded basket from the mid 20th century, with pierced handles. We have several available, priced and sold $490 each. Crafted in Burma du...

This pair of Small Lacquered Offering Vessels are know in Myanmar as "Hsun Ok". These vessels were once used to carry food and offerings to and from the monast...

This antique wooden Burmese temple, originating from Burma (Myanmar), stands at a height of 54.6 cm and showcases the intricate craftsmanship characteristic of the Mandalay style fro...

A Burmese tribal Ozi goblet shaped teak drum from the late 19th century, with red and black lacquer and calf skin top. Created in Burma during the later years of the 19th century, this tribal drum...

Discover the timeless charm of these antique wooden Indian temple doors, crafted from solid wood and dating back to the 19th century. Measuring 121.5 cm in height, 61.5 cm in width, ...

This is a vintage campaign tea table. A Burmese, carved teak decorative fold away display or lamp table, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940. ...

A large and attractive pre-Khmer red pottery kendi, pouring vessel, 6th - 8th century, Cambodia. The large vessel crafted of a red pottery, with a wid...

This is a large vintage carved chest. A Burmese, solid teak decorative trunk, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Profusely decorated, wit...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 52 C.M. / Width 23.8 C.M. /...

A thick jade pendant carved from Burmese Jade. It features a beautiful range of colors including icy-yellow, apple-green and pale-green jade. Weight: 34.20 ...

A hand-woven rattan table lamp from Burma (now Myanmar), 1980s, taking the form of a lidded storage jar long established in the country's basketry tradition. The body is woven in a f...

The pair of antique wooden Burmese Monk statues is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact originating from Burma. Crafted from wood and gilded with 24-karat gold, each statue stands at 22.5 cm in height and measures 21.7 cm in width and 18.8 cm in depth. The gilded surface adds a radiant and opulent touch to the sculptures, accentuating their visual appeal. Created in the 19th century in the Ava style, these Burmese Monk statues exemplify the grace and elegance of Burmese artistic traditions. Each statue depicts a monk in the Namaskara mudra, a gesture of respect and greeting. With a weight of 1.98 kgs each, this pair of antique wooden Burmese Monk statues is a treasured and sacred pair. Originating from Burma, they carry the essence of Burmese craftsmanship and religious traditions. Their age and historical significance make them valuable pieces of art and exceptional representations of the spiritual and artistic legacy of the region. These statues can be cherished centerpieces for collectors or serve as meaningful symbols of reverence and devotion in any space. Antique pair wooden Monk statues...

19th century Burmese figure statue used to hold a gong. A solid teakwood carving of a man gong holder. Very good condition patina ware consistent with a...

Discover the elegance of Burmese craftsmanship with this antique wooden Burmese offering vessel, a stunning 19th-century artifact in the Shan (Tai Yai) style. Standing 60 cm high wit...

Large Antique Burmese Lacquer Container – Octagonal Yun Ware Vessel – Bagan, Myanmar, Early 20th Century A finely made large Burmese lacquer container of octagonal form, produced in...

A large life-size statue of Buddha head carved from a single block of white alabaster marble and painted with gold and black pigments. The sculpture was of an iconic Burmese "Shan-st...

A Burmese bronze Buddha seated in bhūmisparśa mudrā - 'the earth-touching gesture' where the right hand reaches toward the ground and the left rests in the lap in meditation. The fig...

Antique Burmese Gilt Lacquer Sadaik Manuscript Chest on an Associated Stand, late 19th century. 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 from the Jataka tales, stories of the previous lives of the Buddha. Each tableau bordered by a tendril vine frame has reserve cartouches of birds or figures within. The narrative scenes are varied with a basic ground consisting of a field of linear components representing water and upright tendrils representing rice paddies. It is evident that a great journey is taking place with components such as wandering figures, elephants, deer, lions, serpents, tree spirits, foliage, trees and palaces rendered in relief. The elaborate high relief thayo lacquer is molded and modeled of a putty of lacquer sap mixed with clay, saw-dust, and/or ash. The interior and back are red lacquered. The large lid with overhanging lip is hinged at the back and a later interior brass side arm to prevent the lid from falling back. The added French style hardwood stand with cabriole legs, apron and shell designs appears to be of the same time period or possibly later. Condition: Minor lacquer losses and cracks around the lid frame. The gold leaf on the lid rubbed revealing the red lacquered ground. Other minor losses and restorations commensurate with age and use otherwise fine condition. Late 19th century. Size Overall: 38.75 in. high x 41 in. wide x 26.5 in. deep (98.5 x 104.2 x 67.3cm) Sadaik measures: 25 x 38.5 x 25.75 (63.5 x 97.7 x 65.4cm) Approximate Weight: 60 lbs. (27.2kg). Provenance: •Property of A Gentleman, 19 India Street, Edinburgh. •Christie’s South Kensington, 1 October 2002 “Holly House, Montrose And 19 India Street, Edinburgh Two Scottish Collections”, lot 298. •Olympia Antique Fair, London 2003 •William R. Eubanks Interior Design, Inc., Palm Beach, FL •Property from a Main Line Philadelphia Private Collector. •Freeman’s Chicago, European Furniture and Decorative Arts, January 27, 2026, lot 0297. •L’Asie Exotique, Palm Springs, CA Note: An old paper label affixed to the inside of the lid reads “Bought from Samuel in Oxford Street in 1909. It is old Burmese lacquer on a French teak stand.” It is possible that this chest was commissioned and sold by the trading firm F. Beato, Limited or a similar type of business. Felice Beato, the famous 19th century photographer of Asia set up his studio in Mandalay in 1890 and became a Burmese art dealer. According to his advertisements, he traded in wood carving, silverware, embroidery, ivory carving, silk and curios. This lucrative business thrived in collecting local artworks and selling them to the British. This business grew rapidly and soon opened branches in Rangoon, Colombo & London. The majority of Burmese manuscript chests...

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, bordered by a tendril vine frame with reserve cartouches of birds, beasts or men within.  The scenes may be from the Mahajanaka Jataka, one of the last Jataka tales of a life preceding the life of becoming the Buddha. This tale of endurance starts by depicting the rivalry between two brothers fighting for the throne. The lid depicts this great conflict having two battling elephants at center. Half of the surrounding characters are sending the opponents into retreat. The brother that is King is killed. The sides of the chest dynamically continue the story. On the right side of the front scene, the pregnant Queen at the front of the palace is informed of the King’s death  by her kneeling subjects.  On the left side of the front panel, the Queen is shown in retreat with her riches sacked upon her head. On the left side of the chest the story continues with Saka the Lord of the Dewas offering the Queen a lift upon an ox drawn cart. The right side of the chest depicts the pregnant Queen at her destination of refuge discussing her predicament with her long lost brother who offers protection in the birth of her child, Prince Mahajanaka. The elaborate high relief thayo lacquer is molded and modeled of a putty of lacquer sap mixed with clay, saw-dust, or ash. The interior and back are lacquered red. Provenance: From a residence designed by Kalef Alaton. East & Orient Company, Dallas. Private collection, Texas. Lark Mason...

An unusual 18th century Burmese Arakan style red lacquered and richly gilt cast bronze figure of the Crowned Medicine Buddha, commonly referred to as Bhaishajyaguru. The Supreme Healer is portrayed seated in vajrasana (full lotus position) upon a throne of nine elephants, symbolizing the practice of samatha, or calming the mind (mindfulness) - specifically the nine stages of calm abiding. The hand in his lap holds a jar of healing salve. His other hand rests gently on his knee in varada mudra, the gesture of wish fulfilling, offering a myrobalan seed, a fruit said to be capable of healing emotional ills. The Healing Buddha...

Antique Burmese wooden seated disciple with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 27.2 C...

Vintage Burmese yun-de lacquerware serving tray - medium size - featuring the twelve signs of the Burmese zodiac in rectangular panels to the center, surrounded by floral work and sc...

Late 19th or early 20th century lacquer and bamboo offering vessel, Hsun Ok, Pagan, Burma A large offering vessel composed of four pieces, a base, a large food bowl with lid and the...

Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 57 cm / width 44.7 cm / thickness 3 cm. Condition: nice condition over...

Rare and complete set Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition. It was written in the Pal...

Large antique Burmese wooden flower decoration with stand. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Diameter 71 C.M. / Thickness 10 C.M. Height including stand: 113 C.M. Cond...

A vintage Country style Burmese red lacquered faux bamboo coffee table from the mid 20th century with woven rattan top and straight legs. Created...

Antique early 20th Century exceptional Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver thabeik bowl, repoussé decorated in high relief with scenes from Burmese mythology, depicting scenes from the Ja...

Material: wood 82,5 cm high 33,3 cm wide and 24,1 cm deep Weight: 8.65 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century With inlayed eyes

Dated to the early 20th-century, this lacquered container is a timeless example of Burmese lacquerware (pan yun). The vessel is formed of thin bamboo strips that have been woven and ...

A pair of antique Burmese wooden seated disciples, with original lacquer and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes and the base. Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Per...

This very beautiful Burmese alabaster Buddha is a remarkable 17th-century masterpiece in the elegant Shan (Tai Yai) style, originating from Burma (Myanmar). Carved from fine marble, ...

Original Burmese Kalaga-style tapestry, dating from the mid-20th century Tapestry, panel, or wall hanging depicting two elephants in relief. The tapestry is richly embroidered with...

18th or 19th century bronze rain drum with unusual (incredible!) gilt surface. I have owned many of these over the years, all with wonderful patinas but never one that was gilt. Make...

This delicate cup from the late 19th century is a lovely example of the Burmese art of lacquer (pan yun). Shaped from coiled bamboo and finished with cinnabar-red lacquer (hinthabada...

A Burmese vintage rattan parsons leg coffee table from the mid 20th century, hand-stitched over wood. We currently have several available, priced and sol...

This special antique bronze Arakan Buddha statue stands at 30 cm tall and measures 22 cm in width. Crafted from a high-quality bronze alloy comprising five different metals, predomin...

This special antique bronze Burmese Buddha statue is a rare and authentic 17th-century Ava style masterpiece originating from Burma (Myanmar). Crafted in solid bronze, the statue dep...

Antique Burmese wooden elephant. Age: Burma, 19th Century Size: Height 40.3 C.M. / Width 14.5 C.M. / Length 36.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation du...

This antique wooden standing Mandalay Buddha statue is a magnificent 19th century example of classic Burmese Buddhist art, originating from Burma (Myanmar) and celebrated for its ele...

A Burmese rattan and bamboo vintage coffee table from the mid 20th century with a spacious squared open tray top. Created in Burma during the mid century, our vintage coffee table fe...

A Burmese Offering Vessel, 19th Century Description: This beautiful lacquerware vessel is constructed in 2 main parts, opening to reveal a compartment. Beautiful proportions. The b...

This exquisite set of antique wooden Burmese temple doors, crafted in the early 20th century, stands at an impressive height of 192 cm. Each door features intricately carved figures ...

19th Century Gilded Wood Mandalay Standing Buddha, Myanmar Gilded and jeweled robe with a serene expression standing in a lotus shaped pedestal. The gilt and the jewels show some m...

This exquisite pair of antique wooden Burmese monk statues captures the essence of 19th-century artistry from Burma (Myanmar). Standing at 23.5 cm tall and gilded with 24-karat gold,...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband and borders of the robe. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19t...

Charming sculpture in miniature and with gilding An antique fun loving handmade and hand caste gilt bronze seated Buddha, 18th-19th century. These are handcrafted in quality ha...

A Burmese Offering Vessel, Early 20th Century Description: Feature a multi-tiered finial cover designed to resemble a stupa. Produced in Burma...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size of Buddha...