Indonesia - Decorative Objects

A wonderful hand-carved panel from a balinese temple with a jungle landscape and elephants. The mixture of shades and age-related patina add to this pi...

This Chinese wooden water bucket is hand-made from small wood panels that are held together by woven metal bands. It also features a curved handle....

This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. The hard top is also made from ironwood. T...

This door once occupied the entrance of a traditional Timor long house, dating to the early 20th century the door is visibly old with a wonderful age related patina and weathering. T...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a hand-hewn texture on its sides. This bowl was burnt three times to achieve its r...

An intricately painted antique dulang offering tray showcasing traditional Balinese craftsmanship. The base features detailed hand-painted motifs, finished in a faded red pigment wit...

A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...

This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the early 20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near G...

This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typ...

These glazed Chinese ceramic jars from the turn of the 19th century were once used for pickling foods. They feature a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed textu...

Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Sumba, like many parts of Indonesia betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospita...

This Chinese oil lamp from the early 20th century features a dark blue glaze which is less common than the more abundant green glaze Chinese oil lamps...

A wonderfully sculptural mango wood vase featuring hand-hewn detailing along its sides. To achieve its black pigment the wood the wood was burned numerous times and finished with a c...

This set of wooden ceremonial bowls were crafted by the Toraja tribes people on the mountain highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. They are hand-crafted using 3 separate components (the ...

Early 20th century Shiwan green-glazed teapot from China's Shiwanzhen district near Guangdong.

These Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century feature a green/blue glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district ...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a hand carved texture on its sides. This bowl was b...

Carved from a single, massive piece of teak burl wood, this extraordinary decorative bowl dates to the mid-20th century and showcases a richly textured surface marked by decades of n...

A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist organic design with a...

This set of Shiwan ware oil lamps from the early 20th century features the distinctive green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiw...

This solid crusher from Java, Indonesia was part of a larger sugar cane press extracting the sugar rich juices from harvested sugar cane. Hand-crafted from teak It has beautiful wood textures. Before modern sugar cane mills...

A pair of Chinese ink boxes crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. These items may also be used to store a ...

A visibly old pair of mold-formed terracota women kneeling, dating to the Majapahit Empire circa the 15th century. These were excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, Ea...

At the turn of the 20th century Chinese medicine businesses were highly successful enterprises, the vast majority of these operating out of Guangzhou. This lidded container was used ...

This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, grain and wood and featu...

This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features tribal motifs along the rim and a beautiful hand hewn texture along its basin. It is cra...

This is a blue Chinese ceramic ginger jar with metal top dating to the early 20th century Dimensions: Height 18.5cm diameter 17cm.   

This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...

This is an exceptionally large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used ...

Sumba Island has maintained a megalithic tradition from the Neolithic times to the present day and is one of the few remaining truly megalithic cultures. Sumba Island Nobility and th...

Cinta Lotus Teak Wood Sculpture by Mary Verspoor Dimensions: D 94 x H 46.5 CM Materials: Teak wood Mary Verspoor, of Indonesian-Dutch descent, is a Bali-based designer and creator. ...

This striking artifact is an antique teak fence column from Java, Indonesia, once part of a traditional cow pen enclosure. Hand-hewn from dense, old-growth teak wood, the column now ...

This vintage hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. These baskets are used to carry leaves, fruit, grai...

Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...

A wonderful example of an Akha Tribe spice basket, with a stunning woven pattern on all sides and crafted from a mix of rattan. This basket was once used to store precious spices and...

This striking set of hand-carved teak bowls is crafted from solid blocks of burl wood, a material highly prized for its rarity and dramatic natural patterning. Burl wood forms when a...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a hand carved detailing along its basin It maintains a wonderful wood texture and ...

This is a large 'Dulang' from Lombok. Dulangs amid Indonesia serve a number of purposes depending on the region they originate from. In Lombok 'Dulang' Tray were used as small tables...

A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...

A wonderful green glaze adorns this Early 20th Century Chinese ceramic Soy Sauce storage jar. The characters on its front side translate to "Thick Soy Sauce". There are an additional...

This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. They are hand-carved from a single block of wood. Sought aft...

Crafted from a single, solid block of premium teak wood, this decorative bowl is a stunning tribute to the graceful beauty of nature. Expertly carved to resemble a lotus leaf, the bo...

This glazed Chinese ceramic jar was once used for pickling foods. It features a jade green finish and outer surface that features a ribbed texture. A great example of Chinese pottery...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features wonderful mix of wood textures. To achieve its dark colour the bowl was burnt thre...

A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...

A large teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of teak wood and maintains an organic shape and ...

A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java from a slab of teak wood.cThe bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist organic design with a range...

This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. These baskets were used to carry leaves, f...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a ribbed texture on its sides. To achieve the rich ...

This small marble head of the Buddha is from the Shan States of Burma and carved from white marble. The face is framed by elongated and intricately c...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a hand painted detailing on its sides that is then sanded down to achieve a unique...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features a hand painted detailing on its sides that is then sanded down to achieve a unique...

A wonderful pair of hand-crafted tiger statues from the island of Java. With a mixture of hand-painted and hand-carved detailing. They also feature glass marble inlaid eyes. They dif...

A hand-crafted mango wood bowl. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of mango wood and features wonderful mix of wood textures. To achieve the rich...

Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...

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

A vintage mortar bowl soured from rural Java & crafted from a solid teak wood slab. A raw and organic object with beautiful wood textures and imperfections. A versatile decorativ...

A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java from a slab of burl wood.The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of wood and maintains a minimalist organic design with a range ...

This pair of hand-woven Chinese Baskets feature a red wood lacquered base and brown rattan fibres. Their minimalist design makes them suitable as ...

This Shiwan ware oil lamp from the Mid-20th century features a green glaze. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district near Gua...