 'Long-Legged Horse,' sculpture (small)
$334.95
Mario Garcia presents this stylish sculpture, abusing the possibilities of forms and contours. Long stilted legs bulge abstractly at the shoulders, creating mounds of movement within the animal's dark hide. This modern ceramic piece reveals the eternal intrigue and allure of the horse. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Miniature Donkey'
$27.95
Curled comfortably in the grass, this charming donkey awaits his dinner. The hardworking animal is highly prized in most parts of the world. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt a celadon ceramic figurine in exquisite detail. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'The Three-Headed Elephant'
$122.95
Bedecked in lavish silks, a royal white elephant shows the three-headed elephant called Erawan on its headgear; Erawan is the vehicle of the god Indra. Thatsanee and Ramphan depict a traditional symbol of Thai royalty in an exquisitely-detailed figurine. |
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 Ceramic statuettes, 'Monkey Music' (set of 3)
$118.95
A band of mystical musicians charms their path with tunes ancient and dear. Kittikorn designs this simian band in the tradition of Sawankaloke's ceramic artistry. The band consists of a drummer, a flautist and a guitarist, all dressed in traditional garb with a flower on their backs. Each hand painted statuette is given a glazed finish. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'Chimps Hang Out' (set of 3)
$38.95
A trio of chimps is depicted in celadon ceramic. One lifts a hand to encircle a branch while all cup their hands to hang from one another's grasp. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the trio in clay. Using the celadon technique, they color the smooth jade contours with a delightfully crackled glaze. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Green Llama'
$42.95
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on sale! $38.66
Proud and alert, a llama surveys his Andean home. Gustavo Salas Palomino shapes the animal in ceramic, adding pre-Hispanic motifs to adorn the blanket and harness. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Cat Quintet'
$57.95
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on sale! $52.16
Wearing colorful clothing, cats play in a nocturnal quintet. Panpipes, and flute, guitar, horn and tambourine lend their notes to a sublime harmony. This whimsical ceramic figurine is hand-crafted by Feriberto Aylas. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Blue Elephant'
$89.95
Powerful and handsome, this elephant seems at once wise and benevolent. A beloved symbol of Thailand, the animal is depicted by Thatsanee and Ramphan. They work in ceramic with a richly crackled celadon glaze. The piece is carefully detailed - evidenced in the elephant's supple skin and expressive facial features. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Laboring Day'
$59.95
With its trunk held high in joy, a loyal elephant makes its way to the fields guided by his friendly mahout. They bring with them a big basket to help with the rice harvest. An extraordinary vision of tradition, the piece is designed and crafted of ceramic by Kittikorn. Kittikorn uses modern-day kilns and tools to recreate the ceramic artistry made famous by Sawankaloke artisans since the 12th century, in central Thailand. They used special kilns that were partially underground and reached such high temperatures it took days before the items had cooled enough for the artisans to handle. Kittikorn works with local clays and after hand-painting the item, he uses a glaze of feldspar and longan wood ashes dissolved in water. |
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 Ceramic statuettes, 'Blue Dove Family' (set of 5)
$65
A moving scene, this family of doves stands as a symbol of peaceful traditions. Lulli Luca crafts them of ceramic, Chulucanas style. This technique requires an elaborate smoking process executed with burning mango leaves. A ceramic tradition dating back to the Tallan and Vicus cultures, Chulucanas ceramic pieces captivate with their colorful intensity and elegant design. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'No Evil' (set of 3)
$52.95
A trio of monkeys is depicted in celadon ceramic. One covers its ears, another its mouth, and the third places its hands over its eyes. Known in Thailand as "the three monkeys," the meaning of the images is that humans should not receive bad things or evil from the environment that surrounds them. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the elegant figurines in clay. Using the celadon technique, they color their smooth jade contours with a delightfully crackled glaze. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'Jade Piglets' (set of 4)
$52.95
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on sale! $47.66
Wriggling and snorting with happiness, four fat piglets seem to smile. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the figurines in clay. Using the celadon technique, they color the smooth jade contours with a delightfully crackled glaze. |
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 Ceramic, 'Sweet Bird Home'
$44.95
This endearing sculpture by Christian exalts the importance of the family. It features a mother bird and two of her young, lovingly waiting for more siblings to come out of their eggs. Christian sculpts this piece from ceramic in the legendary style of Chulucanas. |
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 Ceramic figurine, 'Magical Cat'
$24.95
For Juan Modesto Pe�a, this handsome cat is a magical creature. He shapes the regal feline in ceramic and gives it a speckled glaze. Hand-painted flowers adorn the pretty kitty. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic statuettes, 'Starlight Doves (pair)
$32.95
Doves gaze at the night sky as stars are reflected on their soft black feathers. Christian uses the ancient ceramic technique of Chulucanas for these figurines, polishing them with a river stone. They receive their dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique � not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Elephant Power & Tranquility'
$42.95
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on sale! $38.66
Even while in repose, this elephant's enormous strength inspires awe. Highly revered because of their importance to monarchs and religious figures, elephants appear in many Thai proverbs and sayings. Painting celadon ceramics since adolescence, Thatsanee and Ramphan are experts in the traditional craft. They hope to pass their knowledge on to others to preserve the ancient secrets of this difficult skill. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Elephant Regalia'
$324.95
Delicately painted by hand, this exquisite statuette demonstrates Thatsanee and Ramphan's skills and artistry. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and have always been a symbol of both power and peace. The artists sketch the pattern freehand onto the figurine and apply pastel colors with tiny brushes before re-painting the piece with darker colors. |
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 Celadon statuette, 'Majestic Blue Bird'
$82.95
Perched on a trunk, his long tail feathers cascade toward the ground. The exquisite creature inhabits an imaginary forest. Sorapon Dhupagupta molds a bird of majestic beauty and glazes it with blue celadon. |
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 Sculpture, 'Froggie and Turtle'
$328.95
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on sale! $296.06
Shaded by a parasol, a flirtatious frog takes a ride on the back of a slow, deliberate turtle. Albert Ickenroth sculpts the whimsical couple with a clay and resin mix, exploring the individual personalities of both. The colorful amphibians are carefully painted by hand and finished with lacquer. The piece is part of a signed limited edition of 150. |
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 Sculpture, 'Cow Pilates'
$317.95
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on sale! $286.16
Working hard to get in shape, this diligent cow joins the Pilates mat-work craze. Always trendy of course, she wears brightly colored legwarmers and a band over her forehead to hold her sweat. She stretches sideways doing dumbbell exercises in a sculpture that is filled with sensitive humor and fantasy. Albert Ickenroth shapes his unlimited imagination with clay and resin, and colors it with acrylic paints. Features a lacquer finish. |
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 Sculpture, 'Crocodile Smile'
$319.95
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on sale! $287.96
Albert Ickenroth depicts a smiling alligator emerging from an egg. Cheerful and imaginative, the green gator is hand-painted in realistic green with sunny orange accents. Ickenroth works in a mixture of ceramic clay and resin. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'How to Create Universal Peace' (set of 3)
$72.95
The universal parable of "Speak no evil, hear no evil, see no evil" comes to life in the cool tones of celadon. The timeless lesson is personified by three monkeys - a tradition adapted from the Japanese culture. Painting celadon ceramics since adolescence, Thatsanee and Ramphan are experts in the traditional craft. They hope to pass their knowledge on to others to preserve the ancient secrets of this difficult skill. A poignant reminder of the human ideal, these figurines make an inspired gift. |
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 Celadon statuette, 'Majestic Jade Bird'
$84.95
Perched on a trunk, his long tail feathers cascade toward the ground. The exquisite creature inhabits an imaginary forest. Sorapon Dhupagupta molds a bird of majestic beauty and glazes it with green celadon. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Lucky Turtle'
$57.95
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on sale! $52.16
Arching a long neck from his intricately patterned shell, a wise old turtle calmly surveys his world. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the elegant, stylized figure in clay. Using the celadon technique, they color the smooth jade contours with a delightfully crackled glaze. In Chinese belief, the turtle symbolizes good luck, health and a long life. |
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 Ceramic sculpture, 'Block Horse'
$227.95
Its stylized lines are massive, reminiscent of animals in prehistoric cave paintings. Mario Garcia creates a powerful equestrian image in a ceramic sculpture. Glazed in dark shades, the textured surface suggests a horse hewn from solid rock. Titled "Cavalo Bloco" in Portuguese. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Crystal Rooster'
$28.95
Known as kai kaew, or the "crystal cock," this rooster is sculpted in extraordinary detail. The animal is highly prized in Thailand for its beauty and value. Thatsanee and Ramphan portray the proud bird in a figurine of celadon ceramic. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Elephant Mosaic'
$127.95
An important symbol of royal power in Thailand, the rare white elephant is prized and revered. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the beautiful image in ceramic, showing astonishing details. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Royal Jade Elephant'
$169.95
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on sale! $152.96
Lifting his trunk to trumpet with joy, an elephant boasts regal silken trappings. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt the elegant, stylized figure in clay, detailing the floral ornament in low relief. Using the celadon technique, they color the smooth jade contours with a delightfully crackled glaze. The elephant is a symbol of Thailand. |
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 Ceramic sculpture, 'Zebra as Acrobat'
$272.95
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on sale! $245.66
With arms outstretched for balance, a zebra stands precariously on a colorful ball. A satisfied smile lights up the equine face. Albert Ickenroth depict the unlikely acrobat in an exuberant sculpture made form a clay and resin mix. Titled "Cebra Malabarista" in Spanish. The piece is part of a signed limited edition of 150. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic statuettes, 'Black Doves (pair)
$32.95
Doves nestle close together and lift their faces toward the night sky. Christian uses the ancient ceramic technique of Chulucanas for these figurines, polishing them with a river stone. They receive their dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique � not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Parading Elephant'
$39.95
Trumpeting proudly, an elephant marches in a regal parade. He raises his trunk in a triumphant salute, stunning in soft green and cream tones. Painting celadon ceramics since adolescence, Thatsanee and Ramphan are experts in the traditional, world-renowned craft. Proud of their work, they hope to pass their knowledge on to others to preserve the ancient secrets of this difficult skill. Highly revered because of their importance to monarchs and religious figures, elephants appear in many Thai proverbs and sayings. |
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 Ceramic figurine, 'Midnight Owl'
$44.95
Sparkling eyes see far into the darkness when the owl hunts at night. Lulli Luca sculpts the big bird in smoky ceramic. Sensitively depicting each blue and emerald feather, he creates an enchanting image of the Andes. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Noble Llama'
$34.95
A fascinating animal, the llama is Peru's gift to the world. It is not known to exist in the wild and appears to have been bred by the Inca or pre-Inca people. Gustavo Salas captures the creature's noble spirit in a ceramic figurine. |
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 Statuette, 'Robust, Medieval Horse' (medium)
$297.95
Mane cascading to one side, this horse is the image of elegance and bravery. Standing proud and completely rendered in black, the horse makes a mysterious presence. Mario Garcia sculpts the horse from ceramic, masterfully stylized according to medieval depictions. Titled "Cavalo medieval robusto" in Portuguese. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'King's Parade' (set of 3)
$108.95
Sculpted in elegant detail, three pachyderms stride proudly with trunks raised. A symbol of Thailand, elephants were prized by royalty, and white elephants were destined for the king's personal use. Sorapon Dhupagupta crafts these exquisite figurines of celadon ceramic. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuette, 'Javan Rhino'
$28.95
With its wrinkled skin and singular horn, the rhinoceros is one of nature's most unique animals. Thatsanee and Ramphan sculpt a celadon ceramic figurine in a call for conservation. The Javan Rhino is the rarest of the rhino species, surviving in only two known locations � Indonesia and Vietnam. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Elephant with Panache'
$319.95
Decked in elegant regalia, this mighty male elephant is a traditional symbol of Thailand's royal power. Thatsanee and Ramphan craft it entirely by hand, starting by sketching the patterns freehand. Then they apply colors with tiny brushes before re-painting the piece with darker colors. |
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 Ceramic figurine, 'Blue Capped Owl'
$39.95
The owl is a hunter, portrayed in smoky ceramic in the style of Chulucanas. Lulli Luca schapes the big bird of clay, depicting the sparkling eyes that see far into the night. Wearing a cap of blue, the figurine flaunts plumage in red and green. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Llama Mother and Baby'
$42.95
A fascinating animal, the llama is Peru's gift to the world. It is not known to exist in the wild and appears to have been bred by the Inca or pre-Inca people. Gustavo Salas depicts a mother and baby in ceramic. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Cat Serenade'
$44.95
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on sale! $40.46
A feline quintet sings a serenade, accompanied by horn, saxophone, clarinet, accordion and drum. They seek the favor of a lady love in traditional Andean style. This whimsical ceramic figurine is crafted and beautifully hand-painted by Feriberto Aylas. |
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 Sculpture, 'Good Luck Frogs'
$319.95
Emerging from an egg, two frogs in rainbow colors are harbingers of good luck. Albert Ickenroth sculpts the whimsical pair in a mixture of ceramic clay and resin. Painted by hand, they seem to smile. |
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 Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'Curious' (set of 3)
$54.95
Sniffing the air, a trio of kitties explores their surroundings. Sorapon Dhupagupta sculpts the curious felines with ears erect and whiskers alert. "Cats love to look around them and discover something we are unaware of," he comments. Working in celadon ceramic, he creates a delightful set of figurines for the cat lover. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Earthen Elephant'
$39.95
Greatly admired throughout the centuries, elephants are valued for their strength and ability to adapt. Dhipat Premjitre also admires the loyal chang (elephant) and crafts this statuette in its honor. The ceramic piece is superbly detailed; its allure is enhanced by the antique finish, which Premjitre creates by dipping the statuette in a solution of mud and latex. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Green Pikun Flower Elephant'
$127.95
A rich brocade of green pikun blossoms robes a young elephant in splendor. Delicately painted by hand, this exquisite statuette demonstrates Thatsanee and Ramphan's skill and artistry. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and have always been a symbol of both power and peace. |
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 Ceramic statuette, 'Happy Journey'
$79.95
Guided by its mahout, an elephant patiently takes a Thai lord and his escort on a trip through the countryside. The image is one of tradition that is carefully cast in ceramic by Kittikorn. Kittikorn uses modern-day kilns and tools to recreate the ceramic artistry made famous by Sawankaloke artisans since the 12th century in central Thailand. They used special kilns that were partially underground and reached such high temperatures it took days before the items had cooled enough for the artisans to handle. Kittikorn works with local clays and after hand-painting the item, he uses a glaze of feldspar and longan wood ashes dissolved in water. |
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 Ceramic statuettes, 'Peace Dove Family' (set of 5)
$65
A moving scene, this family of doves stands as a symbol of peaceful traditions. Lulli Luca crafts them from ceramic, Chulucanas style. This technique requires an elaborate smoking process executed with burning mango leaves. A ceramic tradition dating back to the Tallan and Vicus cultures, Chulucanas ceramic pieces captivate with their colorful intensity and elegant design. |
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 Sculpture, 'Frog Ball'
$244.95
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on sale! $220.46
Perched precariously on a red ball, a tree frog clutches the globe with suction-cup fingers. He blinks wisely, beautifully portrayed by Albert Ickenroth. The artist sculpt a whimsical image in a clay and resin mix, hand-paints it in vivid color and finishes it with lacquer. Titled "Rana Pelota," the piece is part of a signed limited edition of 150. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic statuettes, 'Turtledoves' (pair)
$32.95
A turtledove couple gazes at the sky as they await the dawn to take flight together. Christian uses the ancient ceramic technique of Chulucanas for these figurines, polishing them with a river stone. They receive their dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique � not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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