Indonesian Metalwork

A rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih casket, circa 1750. The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut, which was chewed ritually by high ranking Indonesian officials and adopted by settlers from the Dutch East Indies Company...

Indonesian Wood and Bone Kris Dagger, Indonesia

A large cast bronze sculpture of a Buddha's left hand. Indonesia, circa 1980. Dark brown patinated finish. The gesture is known as Dharmachakra Mudra, the traditional Buddhist gest...

This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....

This Antique Indonesian brass bell holds a significant place in ceremonial practices conducted by priests. Crafted with meticulous detail, this bell ...

A bold and well crafted Indonesian Yogya (Jogja, Djokja) silver bowl by Tom's Silver, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, circa 1960's. The elegant bowl features a striking design of a Kala face, a protective monster often found above temple doors, and representative of time, death, and rebirth. A pair of makara flank the wide open, smiling mouth. A stylized foliate design surrounds the Kala. Kala are analogous with the Kirtimukha, or face of glory, originating in India and associated with Shiva. Both beings are devourers of evil and tasked with protection The bowl features two beaded borders, and a scalloped rim. The bowl set on three short out-swept feet. Stamped mark to the underside reading "TOM" "800" "DELUX". TOM stands for Tom's Silver, perhaps the most famous silver workshop in Yogyakarta. 800 is the purity of the silver (80%). DELUX is a common mark on Yogya silver...

This Antique Indonesian Garuda brass bell is a truly exceptional piece that embodies the magnificence and symbolism of the mythical Garuda bird in In...

Phenomenal vintage East Java Indonesian brass Tepak Sireh betel nut set including a large brass bowl with removeable lid which doubles as a tray, two ...

A gorgeously patinated bronze pedestal offering tray, talam, Central Javanese Period, Java, 8th-10th century. The offering tray of beautiful form and proportions, with a splayed a...

An Indonesian hand-tooled metal sculpture from the Celebes Island depicting a temple monster with swine ears and legs, horn, tail and a bell around his collar. Created on the Indones...

A vintage Indonesian gong, polychromed and repurposed as a freestanding sculpture. Mounted on a black metal stand. Circa 1940. The front is painted in...

Balinese Traditional Offering Container Bali, Indonesia Date: 19th to early 20th century Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 cm Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay This rare and refined Balines...

A stunning and rare Javanese bronze footed offering vessel and cover, Central Javanese Period, 8th-10th century. The ritual offering vessel of elega...