{"product_id":"rare-southeast-asian-monkey-vessel-stopper-trade","title":"Rare Southeast Asian Monkey Vessel Stopper (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-cast via ancient sand-mold casting methods, this fascinating piece represents an exceptional category of utilitarian sacred art from Southeast Asia. Serving as a decorative, heavy plug for a ritual bronze pouring vessel or an apothecary jar, the object features a beautifully expressive simian figure crouching alertly at the summit to serve as an ergonomic grip. The monkey leans forward over a thick collar ring that tapers down into an elongated, solid conical wedge peg designed to fit flush within a corresponding vessel neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its slender footprint, the physical casting carries immense structural presence and a wonderful minimalist aesthetic. The monkey is modeled with delightful primitive-folk charm, defined by prominent ears, a wide knowing grin, and a smooth, unadorned silhouette that feels strikingly modern. Over generations of handling, the heavy bronze alloy has aged into a magnificent dark chocolate and oil-rubbed charcoal tarnish. Muted metallic undertones and tiny, deep-set earthy highlights peek out from the recesses of the limbs and face, confirming authentic age and historical use. It operates as an exceptionally high-signal conversational artifact, bringing an unexpected layer of curiosities-style charm and ancient utility to an entry console tray, a modern modular shelf niche, or styled flat as an esoteric paperweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Dimensions: 3\" Diameter x 6.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e*Material: Authentic Hand-Cast Solid Bronze or Heavy Copper-Rich Brass Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Finish: Deep Oil-Rubbed Charcoal, Crusted Earthy Umber, and Muted Dark Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Utility: Elite small-scale decorative artifact, uniquely proportioned to introduce raw texture to upscale bookshelf vignettes, layered vanity trays, or styled horizontally as a striking focal piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: Southeast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Excellent antique condition with magnificent historical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50095754739949,"sku":"IMG_5311","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_5311_c8f18cad-3ec7-4181-ad4f-03329699de32.jpg?v=1781137826","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/rare-southeast-asian-monkey-vessel-stopper-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}