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Title: Antique Burmese Mandalay Teak Wood Duck Medicine Box. Late Mandalay Period

Teak Wood Hand Carved 'Medicine Box' Duck. Late Mandalay Period.

Overview: A relatively rare and old Burmese Wooden Box in the form of a Mandarin Duck, hand carved of auspicious Teak wood, with a special compartment at the bottom, used to keep medicine pills, or used to store snuff.

The duck is boldly modeled in the shape of a small mandarin fowl, in a floating or squat position, intricalely decorated with rows of closely fitted plumage and tail feathers, bulging eyes, bill-shaped beak, and smooth headdress.

The carving remains in excellent condition, due to a yearly Burmese tradition of re-applied layers of clear lacquer or varnish from time to time. Expect some minor surface degradation due to its age.

Data Observation: Fantastic Carving. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

Origin:xxxxxxxxx Burma (Myanmar).

Period:xxxxxxxx Late Mandalay Period (1853-1948).

Composition:xx Teak Wood, with re-applied layer of Clear Lacquer or Varnish.

Dimensions:xxx Height: 5.25 inches (13.34cm). Length: 6.0 inches (15.24cm).

Observation:xxx Excellent Condition, with minor abrasions. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

Remarks:

Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.

Shipping Calculations: Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and Paypal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved.

NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.

Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.

Guarantee: 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customers assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence.

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