Miniature Thai Floating Market Boat Figurine
Collectibles / Cultural Figurines

Miniature Thai Floating Market Boat Figurine

This item is a small-scale miniature representation of a traditional Thai floating market boat (Sampan), often sold as a cultural souvenir. The piece is hand-painted and likely crafted from a molded resin or cold-cast ceramic material. It features a dark brown, wood-textured vessel containing a variety of goods: green produce (likely bananas or peppers), orange-tinted fruits, a small human figure wearing a traditional yellow shirt and black hat, a textured sack, and two silver-colored fish at the stern. The construction shows a rustic charm with vibrant, matte paint application intended to mimic the bustling atmosphere of markets such as Damnoen Saduak. Measuring roughly 3 to 4 inches in length, the figurine demonstrates decent folk-art craftsmanship with attention to the textures of the individual market items. The condition appears fair with some visible dust accumulation in the crevices and slight paint wear on the edges of the boat, suggesting an age from the late 20th to early 21st century. No visible maker's marks are present on the upper surface.

Estimated Value

$10.00-$25.00

Basic Information

Category

Collectibles / Cultural Figurines

Appraised On

March 20, 2026

Estimated Value

$10.00-$25.00

Item Description

This item is a small-scale miniature representation of a traditional Thai floating market boat (Sampan), often sold as a cultural souvenir. The piece is hand-painted and likely crafted from a molded resin or cold-cast ceramic material. It features a dark brown, wood-textured vessel containing a variety of goods: green produce (likely bananas or peppers), orange-tinted fruits, a small human figure wearing a traditional yellow shirt and black hat, a textured sack, and two silver-colored fish at the stern. The construction shows a rustic charm with vibrant, matte paint application intended to mimic the bustling atmosphere of markets such as Damnoen Saduak. Measuring roughly 3 to 4 inches in length, the figurine demonstrates decent folk-art craftsmanship with attention to the textures of the individual market items. The condition appears fair with some visible dust accumulation in the crevices and slight paint wear on the edges of the boat, suggesting an age from the late 20th to early 21st century. No visible maker's marks are present on the upper surface.

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