Details: A lovely and rare example of a late 18th to early 19th century ivory seated Buddha, probably from the Northern Thai Kingdom of Lanna. The Buddha is seated in Maravijaya upon a Northern type oval raised pedestal, his right hand reaching to touch the ground while his left hand remains in a meditative position in his lap palm up. His almost Sukhothai styled oval face, displays a state of blissful awareness, expressed through his very deep smile and heavy lidded downcast eyes. Above Buddha’... Click for details
Rare Thai monk's fan with ivory handle. The material of fan handle represents the status of monk. Ivory handle is used by high-level monk only.
A fan is put on top of a handle and used for closing monk's face while praying in ritual ceremony.
Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin period, 19th century
Measurement: Height 97 C.M. / Width 34.8 ... Click for details
Fine and rare turned ivory finial for a Thai traditional hat. In that it is made of ivory indicates it was only used during important occasions such as religious performances (Ramayana etc) or royal processions. It is shaped in the style of a spire of a chedi (stupa), and has a strong Buddhist (as most things Thai) connotation. It is quite an old piece at least 100 years or more, and was sourced recently in Northern Thailand. There are natural age cracks and has an excellent original... Click for details
Details: An attractive and finely carved Thai seal from the Rattnakosin period. The seal is carved in the shape of a traditional Thai chedi (stupa), which was usual of most governmental seals of the time. The stamp itself is of a peacock surrounded by flames, a symbol in use by the Rattanakosin era authorities, possibly corresponding to a regiment within a branch of the army.
Carved on the end of an elephant tusk with delicate openwork of foliage scrolls, revealing four seated
Buddha images in Calling the Earth to Witness posture under a standing Buddha.
Rare carved ivory long handle used for Buddhist priest or monk's fan. The handle consists of 4 detachable parts with delicate carvings on top and bottom. The material of fan handle represents the status of monk. Ivory handle is used by high-level monk only.
A fan is put on top of a handle and used for closing monk's face while praying in ritual ceremony.
Ivory long handle used for Buddhist priest or monk's fan. The handle consists of 4 detachable parts. The material of fan handle represents the status of monk. Ivory handle is used by high-level monk only.
A fan is put on top of a handle and used for closing monk's face while praying in ritual ceremony.
Ivory long handle used for Buddhist priest or monk's fan. The handle consists of 4 detachable parts. The material of fan handle represents the status of monk. Ivory handle is used by high-level monk only.
A fan is put on top of a handle and used for closing monk's face while praying in ritual ceremony.
