Traditional Isan frog box
€380,00
- Antique traditional box depicting a frog or toad in lacquered wood, from the Isan region of Thailand. Early 20th century.
- This auspicious animal is associated with Buddhism, and these vessels are entrusted with prayers for rain, fertility, good harvests…
- The Isan region also produced loom shuttles in a similar style, as it has a strong tradition of textile production.
- Entirely hand-crafted, the box is both sober and sophisticated in design, like many products of the period, and is both a functional and spiritual object.
- Provenance: Estate of Asian art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau.
- L 18cm x H 15 cm x W 15 cm
- The box is in very good condition, the crack at the back is sealed in its lacquer and cannot be opened.
- A smaller box is also available
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