This strong beautifully grained wood comes from the Atlas Mountains of MOROCCO. In the 1,500 year old Port City of ESSAOURIA many Craftsmen practice their arts. I have found this woodworker nearly living in a warren of this fragrant wood with shavings all over the floor. His smile shines from the shadows of his small shop and his few wares are always displayed proudly. Each time I return to MOROCCO I go to ESSAOURIA as part of my journey and I find the opportunity to go to his shop to support him by purchasing a few things. The magic box open with the easy twist of the top and reveals the secret compartments. Measurements: 5 cm unopened. 13 cm opened. (Diagonally)

Purchased directly from the artistic commune in Cairo, Egypt in 2017 this large (190 cm , 6 ft by 85 cm, 3 ft) depicts iconographic images of ancient pharaohs, the pyramids on the Great Plain of Giza and other symbols of Egypt when it was the world's most advanced civilization. The canvas is made from papyrus the same as it would have been 2,000 years ago. Harvested from the seas of reeds that grow along the Nile this crop is dried and tightly woven into a tight mat able to absorb and hold paint. This fragile canvas is most often found used for written documents or small paintings. The size of this painting offered here make it highly unusual if not RARE. When viewing the Cairo artisans commune gallery this was the largest painting they had featured. It was not painted for the tourist trade but was exhibited to demonstrate the quality of work the studio was capable of doing. After exposure to light (artificial or natural) the painting will become luminescent because of the special paint pigments used in the production of this masterful work of art and history. When the painting shines in the darkness it reveals a scene unlike the image you see in the day. Framed in a white enamel frame with silver highlights. The image is behind strong single pane glass and museum mounted with hinges in order to float in the frame. Extra strength triple steel strains to support the framed painting as a wall hanging.

Padmasambhava "born from a Lotus" was a Tantric Buddhist master from India who is thought to have lived in the 8th or 9th century. He may have taught Vajrayana in Tibet. Hand painted on muslin cloth by a Lhama in Pokhara, Nepal nearly 25 years ago. The colors remain vivid. An image worthy of worship or simply for display. 39cm high and 30 cm wide.

Although in his teachings the Sakyamuni said not to make images of him followers of his philosophy have not followed that suggestion and each culture where Buddhism has spread has made images of Buddha that reflect their own ethnicity. This thangka is most closely similar to what those people from Lumbini, Nepal ( birthplace of the Buddha) looked like. The SAGE OF THE SHAKYAS still lives in the hearts and minds of people who share his philosophy. In Buddhism one can never own such iconography but we can be the caretaker of these things and pass them on to others. This thangka was hand painted on muslin cloth in the school of Sanja Lhama in Pokhara, Nepal nearly 25 years ago. The colors are strong and vibrant. 39 cm high and 30 cm wide.

This SWAN DESIGN is considered "good luck" in Chinese society in particular but in other Asian cultures as well. Standing 18 cm high and 22 cm in length the rocking base holds 6 individual coasters each with cupped out sections to assure that the glass stays in place. The coasters themselves are 15 cm long by 8 cm wide. Very durable.

This thangka image is representative of the Buddha with the highest state of enlightenment. The term translates to "holding a thunderbolt" and if you have ever witnessed Buddhist monks teaching the novices you know the thunderbolt. This Buddha is found in Esoteric or Tantric Buddhism. The thangka was produced nearly 25 years at the school of a respected Lhama in Pokhara, Nepal. Vivid colors. 39 x 30 cm

This property is comprised of one main house with 3br and 3 baths and two guesthouses ( garden house with efficiency kitchen, full bathroom and all amenities plus a pool guesthouse with bathroom and compact refrigerator). Each room of all homes has individually operated split air conditioning. Four of the five bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. Nearly all rooms have views of the serene 4km beach. Located on 6 km from the town of Kui Buri this beach currently has only 4 homes on the beach but in the last year nearly all the land lots have traded hands. Some have traded two or three times. Currently there is a small resort being built and three homes under construction further down the beach. In Bo Nok there are 4 quality hotels and there are restaurants in abundance both along the beach and in the town. Kui Buri is convenient to both Hua Hin (65 km ) and the provincial capital of PRACHUAP (32 km). There is a newly constructed dual track railway station. With the high speed train finished the transit time to Hua Hin is 30 minutes. These LANNA STYLE homes were designed to catch the constant breeze that comes off the Bay of Thailand and the design is so efficient that the aircons are seldom used. In the fourth quarter of 2020 we began an extensive modernization and renovation of the entire property from beach to the road. Final renovation and modernization finished in August 2023. There is not one part of this property that has not be renovated. The change from traditional Lanna to Modern style was accomplished by using a modern color palette, replacing all windows and exterior doors with energy efficient AAA+ vinyl/aluminum windows and doors with screens, using 304 grade stainless steel ultramodern design on an interior staircase, exterior stairway plus double front entry gates, beach gate and decorative wall designs. Green-hued tempered glass was also used as a modern design element on the two large balconies facing the beach from the second floor of the main house. Easy transfer of ownership to a foreign buyer if the property is purchased in my Thai corporation. Shown by appointment only but readily available to answer questions by serious buyers. Additional photos upon request.

This 66 cm long by 10 cm wide transportation tube is handmade from porous weave bamboo. The tube is lightweight and allows the paintings being transported to breath and avoid damage to the works inside. The tube can easily hold ten paintings. Assembled in TIBET, this tube has travelled to Nepal, India, Myanmar, the Philippines, Laos.... looking for regional art. Because of its unassuming appearance the tube doesn't often draw the attention of customs or immigration. The tube fits easily into overhead compartments on flights.

Each sheet of the two sheet set was designed and issued by THE THAILAND POSTAL SERVICE to remember the 80th birthday of each monarch. The King reached his 80th birthday on December 5, 2007 and the Queen on August 12, 2012. Offered by the postal service only there is an 80 baht commemorative stamp affixed at the center of the King's tribute and at the center of the tribute to the Queen, a 40 baht stamp to honour her. There are reproduction images of the various stamps that had been issued by the post office during his lifetime but the center image of the King as a Monk is printed in an exquisitely detailed 3D mode. The commemorative sheet for QUEEN SIRIKIT had solicited paintings of the Queen from various stages of her life: from childhood to her 80th year and those surround the image of the Queen in silhouette. The image of the Queen at her age of coronation is printed in a unique format using special printing ink in pearl and embossed in gold foil holograms with hidden messages. Each sheet is #410. Rarely found in the DELUXE EDITION gold embossed frame this set is a treasured keepsake for Thais and those who live in the Kingdom and wish to honour this beloved King. Each hinged frame measures 26 x 23 cm with a total unfolded length of 46 cm. AS NEW. Issue date 2012. (Photos are slightly enhanced to emphasize details)

This hand crafted basket from Myanmar stands 30 cm in height ( including the handle), 15 cm without handle and is 22 cm wide. All natural elements were used in the construction of this regional design basket from Southern Myanmar.

Unusual collection of shells purchased individually while in Australia 23 years ago. There are 36 fine quality shells to be sold as a collection only. Individually many of the larger or more decorated shells are worth 1-1,250 thb each. FREE shipping within Thailand.

Portrait of HM the King over the background pattern printed with metallic gold ink. The silver foil bearing the inscription of HM the King's initials "BHOR POR ROR", on December 5, 2011, the Royal Garuda symbol and the Thai design. Arabic denomination numerals print with the gold-to-green color shifting ink. A horizontal bright gold bar that moves vertically along the denomination numerals becomes viewable when the banknote is tilted. This unique feature is incorporated in a Thai banknote for the first time. The banknote bears a unique Thai 7-digit serial number, preceded by Thai prefixes representing the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. Issue date: December 2, 2011. Edition: 9,999,999 Size of banknote 84 by 162 mm. VERSO OF THE NOTE: Portrait of HM the King during his visit to MAE ROEM RESERVOIR PROJECT. The royal activities are demonstrated by image of the King visiting the Thai people to ease suffering and bring happiness to them and the image of the King planting an experimental plot of vetiver grass, which signifies his contribution to soil conservation. The images of KWAI NOI BAMRUNG DAM in Phitsanulok Province and Chaipattana Low Speed Surface Aerator represent the royal activities regarding water resources development and management. The talent HM the King had on the saxophone is portrayed by the image of him playing instrument and in the tune composed by the King that is played by winding a handle under the bass of the model of a saxophone. The banknote is displayed in a attractive hard shell decorative frame. The final scene on the banknote is of aircrafts in royal rainmaking operation employing a distinctive cloud-seeding technique called " Super Sandwich" representing the King's talent in science and technology. The housing for the winding music apparatus has been repaired and the music plays without impediment. Accompanied by a full color descriptive folding portfolio .

This thangka purchased in Lhasa, Tibet nearly 20 years ago depitcs the founder of the RED HAT sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The work is completely hand-done and has the image on both sides. When I purchased the thangka neither the sellers nor I knew just how rare it is, but once I got it back to my gallery in the USA and researched it I was pleased to find out that that the craftsman who made it had worked on it nearly 200 years ago. It is a fine example not only of the craft of thangka making but it is a rare image as well. Thangkas on silk are extremely rare and should be cherished and cared for. I have travelled with this for 20 years but now must part with it for someone else to enjoy. 36 inches in height by 23 inches in width. More detailed images sent upon request. Serious inquiries only please.