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Working with retailers, wholesalers, and high-income individual collectors worldwide, we have close to a decade-long presence in the region and 30+ years experience in international business, law, and trade.

We proudly present the finest Vietnamese Traditional Sculpture for reference only.

We no longer trade in these small items but show them here for historic reference only

Often seen and admired, these wood carvings are the most exquisite reproductions ever offered. The skilled craftsmen have excelled their masters in producing objects of art that have not ever before been offered for sale on the international market.

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These first offerings are finely carved and decorated. They are crafted in wood, specially treated, lacquered, and then layered with silver, gold, and vermilion leaf. They are traditional cottage industry crafts. The skills to produce them have been handed down from within the family from the ancient past.

There are many stages for the development of these works of art, such as gathering the proper wood, selecting the proper piece, carving to fit the character of the wood, treating the finished wood in preparation for the final artwork of ancient lacquering and leafing. The aging and finishing process is unique. Many pieces look to be centuries old. Some appear to be cast metal. All are modern works of wood that are sculptured and finished in traditional style. Each took months of work and processing to complete.

WHY PURCHASE REPRODUCTIONS? The long and rich history of Vietnam is more than 4,000 years old. It's written history is more than 2,000 years long. Often ruled and dominated by other nations, Vietnam is a rich compellation of vast majority of Kahn people, 54 minority ethnic tribes, as well as the culture of its former rulers.

The items found in Vietnam include truly ancient objects. Their beauty is often simple, sometimes complex, and always lasting. The ancient objects are Cham or Khmer in form, style and substance. Religious in origin, they come from temples and shrines, often buried for centuries. They are simply stupendous to see, indescribable to hold, and unbelievable to own. They are also completely illegal to export.

Antique items, those from 100 to 400 years old, are Vietnamese, Chinese and French in form, style and substance. Usually decorative in origin, many are huge in proportion and came from great palaces or private homes. These are often complex in design and also completely illegal to export.

Old items that are not yet antique are mostly Vietnamese in form, style and substance. Most are religious in origin and came from temples that have been modernized to appeal to the current tastes and styles of the dynamic people of Vietnam. These too are completely illegal to export.

The traditional Vietnamese sculpture offered here is a handicraft art that looks old and often even appears to be ancient. Each piece is purely Vietnamese in form, style, and substance, and is fully legal to export.

Availability and pricing. We no longer trade in these small items. Please write to us if you need help in locating other sources.

The products offered below are available in wholesale lots smaller than full container loads. To qualify for wholesale, dealer pricing, the minimum order is US$ 5,000. The buyer is free to divided his/her order in any way the buyer may select.

The Sculptures are made in four sizes and are priced depending on size, skills, and materials used. Not every sculpture is available in all sizes.

All prices are in US dollars. This is for reference only; no longer sold.

LARGE	MEDIUM	SMALL	MINI
1 meter tall	68 cm tall	37 cm tall	22 cm tall
@ $ 160 - $230	@ $50 - $65	@ $20 - $30	@ $8 - $15

Otherwise, see our Terms and Conditions for more details.

The division into sets below, is for the ease of presentation only.

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Set One

BB320-1

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(The stand is a separate item)

BB320-2

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(The stand is a separate item)

WB160

Thich Ca Mau Ni (Sakyamuni)
Buddha of the present, he appears in many forms.

WB311

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(The stand is a separate item)

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Set Two

WB320

Adzida (Amisablha)
Buddha of the past, managing the West of the Perfect Felicity World (Paradise) in deep thought, seated practicing the dhyana (Zen)

WB321-1

Adzida (Amisablha)
Buddha of the past, managing the West of the Perfect Felicity World (Paradise) in deep thought, seated practicing the dhyana (Zen)

WB321-2

Adzida (Amisablha)
Buddha of the past, managing the West of the Perfect Felicity World (Paradise) in deep thought, seated practicing the dhyana (Zen)

WB322

Adzida (Amisablha)
(a similar version) Buddha of the past, managing the West of the Perfect Felicity World (Paradise) in deep thought, seated practicing the dhyana (Zen)

WB323

Adzida (Amisablha)
Buddha of the past, seated in contemplation, practicing the dhyana (Zen)

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Set Three

WB330

Van Tuh (Manjuri)
Disciple of Buddha Sakyamuni, the incorporation of the Absolute Veracious Spirit

BB340

Dzi Lac (Maitreya)
Buddha of the future, symbol of the Beatitude, happiness, he is plump, big-bellied, cheerful. "When Maitreya appears, Society is peaceful."

WB340

Dzi Lac (Maitreya)
Buddha of the future, symbol of the Beatitude, happiness, he is plump, big-bellied, cheerful. "When Maitreya appears, Society is peaceful."

WB420

Thi Gia
Attendant to Buddha, escorts his/her superior in order to aid, serve, and protect.

WB422

Adzida (Amisablha)
Buddha of the past, standing, managing the west of the Perfect Felicity World, he is the guide and receiver in the admission of others

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Set Four

WB424

Thich Ca So Sinh (Sakyamuni)
Just after birth, he stands, takes a few steps, and utters to primordal Statement of Buddhism: "In the middle, the high sky, and the low ground, only the being is precious and honorable."

WB430

Quan The Am Bo Tat (Alokitesvara Bodhisattva)
Dame Buddha, the incarnation of love, mercy, gladness, & sacrifice, holding a holy water bottle

WB421

Thi Gia
Attendant to Buddha, escorts his/her superior in order to aid, serve, and protect.

WB423

Thi Gia
Attendant to Buddha, escorts his/her superior in order to aid, serve, and protect.

WB429

Thi Gia
Attendant to Buddha, escorts his/her superior in order to aid, serve, and protect. At the rear rank are the children who symbolize innocence and purity

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Set Five


WB412 Ananda Cousin of Sakyamuni, Bodhisattva like Maha Kacyapa, but younger, extremely intelligent and erudite.	WB415 Ananda He is a principal assistant of Buddha. For 20 years in succession, he takes first place among his co-disciples in the matter of scholarship	WB416 Ananda With his advice, Sakyamuni authorizes the foundation of the Women Monks Order. Often he is represented with the Lotus flower	WB440

We no longer trade in these small items but show them here for historic reference only

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Set Six


WT211 Thi Gia (Attends Buddha) There are many sorts and echelons of attendants.	WT212-1 Thi Gia (Attends Buddha) At the rear rank, attendants are often children, symbolizing innocence and purity	WT212-2 Thi Gia (Attends Buddha) Maha Kacyapa and Ananda are assistants to Buddha	WT213 Thi Gia (Attends Buddha) Maha Kacyapa and Ananda are assistants to Buddha	WT217 Thi Gia (Attends Buddha) Some assist Bodhisattva

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Set Seven


WT411 Kim Dong (Golden Boy) Attendant to Quan Am, the Saint Mother of Taoism and becomes Bodhisattva in Buddhism.	WT413 Kim Dong (Golden Boy) Attendant to Quan Am, the Saint Mother of Taoism and becomes Bodhisattva in Buddhism.	WT415 Kim Dong (Golden Boy) Attendant to Quan Am, who saves him in misfortune. He stands to her left.	WT416 Kim Dong (Golden Boy) Attendant to Quan Am, the Saint Mother of Taoism and becomes Bodhisattva in Buddhism.

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Set Eight


WT419-1 Thai Gia (Attends Buddha) escorts his/her superior to aid, serve and protect.	WT419-2 Thai Gia (Attends Buddha) escorts his/her superior to aid, serve and protect.	WT420 Thai Gia (Attends Buddha) escorts his/her superior to aid, serve and protect.	WT423 Thai Gia (Attends Buddha) escorts his/her superior to aid, serve and protect.	WT428 Thai Gia (Attends Buddha) escorts his/her superior to aid, serve and protect.