Burmese Furniture

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This Antique Burmese Manuscript, known as a Kammavaca book, is a remarkable piece of cultural history originating from Burma (Myanmar) in the 19th century. Measuring 4.8 cm in height...

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...

19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hardwood stand, painted iron hanging bracket, and striker. This rare large scale cast bronze bell has a splendid sculptural and spiritual presence. The bell has a long inscription on the upper part. The offering of a bronze bell to a monastery or temple was considered second only to the offering of a Buddha image as an act of merit (kutho). Such bells were cast using the lost wax (cire perdue) method. Casting of such bells was auspicious with specific rituals being performed by the caster and sponsors to ensure the appropriate blessings. The bell here, as with all such Burmese bells...

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

With bright red color and an antique patina, this round footed bowl is a sculptural example of traditional Burmese lacquer ware. Dated to the late 19th century, the large container h...

Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century Size: Height 20.3 C.M. / Width 9.2 C.M. ...

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...

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...

Antique Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand. Age: Burma, 19th century Size of bell only: Height 15.2 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M. Height i...

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...

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 - ...

An exquisite, antique early 19th Century Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue, masterfully hand carved from wood, partially gilded, and lacquered in rich tones, in good condition. This lar...

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...

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 mor...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century Size of Buddha only: Height 48 C.M. / Wi...

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...

Original Burmese Kalaga-style tapestry, dating from the late 19th century. Tapestry, panel, or wall hanging depicting a rider and his mount, a beautiful horse in relief. The tapestr...

Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay Period, 19th Century Material: Wood with traces of original gilt and lacquer Dimensions: 160 cm length × 40 cm height This finely carved reclining Buddha...

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...

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century Size: Height 54.4 C.M. / Width 30.5 C.M....

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on lotus base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 59 C.M. / Width 31 C.M....

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...

A genuine late 19th century Burmese teak bench from Myanmar (Burma). A quality piece of craftmanship, with pegged joints and hand crafted throughout, an authentic piece of Myanmar f...

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...

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...

A gorgeous and refined Burmese crowned and adorned seated bronze Buddha, Kingdom of Arakan, Mrauk-U period, 17th century. The Buddha is portrayed seated in vajrasana upon a high double lotus pedestal, hands in dhyana mudra, a ritual vessel resting in his upturned palms. He is festooned with jewelry – armlets, bracelets, anklets, a double necklace, a jeweled belt, and large earrings. His hair done up in a high chignon, covering the ushnisha, and topped by a stupa shaped finial. The Buddha wears a large five pointed crown tied with ribbons that flare dramatically behind either ear, and a thin scarf...

A Burmese cinnabar Palembang lacquer temple offering bowl from the 19th century, with spindle top. Created in Burma during the 19th century, this temple offering bowl is adorned with...

A vintage Country-style console table dating to circa 1970, featuring an elongated waterfall silhouette crafted from dark-stained wood and woven natural rattan. The rectangular top c...

This antique Burmese manuscript – Kammavaca book is a rare and exquisite 19th-century artifact from Burma (Myanmar). Crafted from lacquered palm leaves and gilded with 24-karat gold,...

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...

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 41.7 C.M. / Width 21.8 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 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...

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

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...

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...

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. /...

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

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size of Buddha only: Height 59.5 C.M. / ...

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...

Crafted in Burma, this charming square rattan and wood basket. Its rustic appeal lies in the skillfully woven that add character to its simple yet elegant design. Whether placed in a...

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...

Burmese Buddha Sculpture. A Dry Lacquer Buddha Head, late 19th early 20th century, Shan Period 1315 - 1948, composed of wood, wood ash, Thayo, dry...

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...

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...

Antique Burmese Betel Box “Kun-It”, a cylindrical woven container with a deep lid and interior tray all covered in layers of black, red and green lacquer having incised decoration of...

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 tribal mask. Age: Burma, 19th century Size of mask only: Height 27 C.M. / Width 20 C.M. / Thickness 17.3 C.M. Height includi...

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

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 ...

A vintage lacquered waterfall console table with scrolling extremities and dark patina. This vintage Burmese waterfall console table captures the essence of timeless elegance with it...

Beautiful decorative antique terracotta pots from Burma made of organic clay. They come from a private pot collection of a collector in Thailand...

Antique late 19th Century exceptional Burmese (Myanmar) solid silver betel box on stand, repoussé decorated in high relief with scenes from Burmese mythology, depicting scenes from t...

Antique Tribal Kachin Woman’s Jacket with Shells, Myanmar (Burma) A small, intricately woven woman’s jacket from the Kachin (Maru) tribal group located in the far northeast of Myanm...

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 remarkable antique bronze Arakan Buddha statue, measuring 45.8 cm in height, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of 15th-16th century Burmese artistry. Gilded with 24-karat ...

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...

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. ...

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...