This is a rare antique Cambodian bronze statue/ashtray depicting a 5 headed Naga (snake). T
hese ashtrays were made by local artisans for the French from 1850 until the early 1920’s when they controlled the Indochina peninsula.  The motifs were taken  from the old Cambodian culture, the Khmer period, which was from 800 to 1350 AD. The craftsmanship was excellent and changed from time to time with makers signing their work with symbols on the back of the base.  This piece measures
14.0 cm (5.5 in) tall from the base bottom of the back to the point of the top of the Naga statue.
Ashtray base is 4.0 cm tall, and 7.2 cm (2.75 in) wide at the ashtray top, and 5.8 cm (2.25in) wide at the bottom.  It weighs 422 grams (14.9 oz.  A great place to keep trinkets, keys, coins, jewelry, offerings, or other small things.  The 5 or 7 headed Naga (snake) is an auspicious protector of Lord Shiva and Buddha in the Hindu and Buddhist cultures.
I have partnered with an American friend living in Thailand to make this and other collectible antique pieces available.  He has spent most of his adult life living and working in Nepal and Thailand, while also traveling frequently to Burma, India, and Cambodia, and has amassed an incredible collection of these and other hand made antique wares over the last 40 years.  None of his relatives have any interest in the items, so he has asked me to help find them new homes with those who will appreciate their beauty and artistic value.
PLEASE NOTE:  This item will be safely and securely shipped free of charge from Thailand by the owner via EMS (an average of 5-7 business days in transit).  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.  Thanks for shopping 🙂