small bronze figures

thinreadline · 19th January 2017, 11:08 AM

Has anyone any idea what part of the world these are from ... they are around 75 mm high and very heavy.

Bob A · 19th January 2017, 05:53 PM

If I had to guess - and I do - I'd say south through southeast Asia.

Very charming figures, especially regarding facial expressions.

Battara · 20th January 2017, 05:21 AM

I would agree with Bob A.

The one on the right is holding a rice pounder and is a woman.

Could the one on the left be a lute player? If so I wonder if they both are from the area of Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, etc.

apolaki · 20th January 2017, 06:08 AM

very interesting and beautiful pieces. I find the faces very finely articulated compared to similar metal cast figurines I've seen.

thinreadline · 21st January 2017, 04:58 PM

Thank you all .... yes they are rather charming and nicely done .

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thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	small bronze figures Has anyone any idea what part of the world these are from ... they are around 75 mm high and very heavy. Attached Images

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Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 427	If I had to guess - and I do - I'd say south through southeast Asia. Very charming figures, especially regarding facial expressions.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	I would agree with Bob A. The one on the right is holding a rice pounder and is a woman. Could the one on the left be a lute player? If so I wonder if they both are from the area of Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, etc.

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apolaki Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 160	very interesting and beautiful pieces. I find the faces very finely articulated compared to similar metal cast figurines I've seen.

21st January 2017, 04:58 PM	#5
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	Thank you all .... yes they are rather charming and nicely done .