Virtually every week on ebay there are "Khmer antiques" offered for sale that are quite frankly modern reproductions. Some are obviously new, whilst others are based on more traditional pieces and yet others...
A while back I purchased a “gem” on eBay from a Far East seller located in Thailand (this also applies to Laos,Tibet, China etc…) The stone is called the eye of Buddha, the sellers claim it came from a river....
This guide will serve as a short primer on a establishing a visual difference between a few popular buddha statues and designs. As interior decorating is embraced as a popular hobby these days, many people are...
People, SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! I HAVE TAKEN PIECES OF THE EYE OF BUDDHA I BOUGHT ON EBAY TO A MASTER GEMOLOGIST FOR IDENTIFICATION.....IT'S NOTHING BUT GLASS!!! It breaks my heart how people get taken for fools...
Beware!!! there are eBay stores selling manufactured glass in the name of ancient Naga thai Relics. These are not any natural or 'cave crystals'. These are manufactured lead crystal and they are sold as ...
A Thai amulet (or talisman) is usually depicted in the image of the Buddha or a famous monk and is worn (or carried)by Thais for luck, protection, and inspiration. Amulets come in different types of medium...
INDIAN MANGOES IN USA -hafus - Kesar - Alphonso - Ratnagiri Raighad Mangoes from India Many Thanks to DR.SAVANI forward article on indian mangoes....!Alphonso, the king of fruits is here, finally. The most...
The Emerald Buddha History According to legend, the Emerald Buddha was created in India in 43 BC by Nagasena in the city of Pataliputra (today Patna). The legends state that after remaining in Pataliputra...
PLEASE leave feedback at bottom if this was helpfull it only requires a check mark by the yes or no CITES has developed identification guides that are made avaiable to all participating countries, as well as...
The Sothorn Buddha History Pra Buddha Sothorn or Luang Pho Sothorn is a Buddha statue greatly revered for its sacredness. In the seated meditative attitude, the gilded stucco statue of 165 centimeters...