Catalog (1101)

A rare BENJARONG POLYCHROME TEACUP, specially made for the Siamese Court and Nobility, late 18th Century. Good condition overall, has one inconsequential hairline. Tested with hot tea for 2 hours: does NOT leak! Size: H. 5.5 cm. x 9 cm. diameter.

A BEAUTIFUL SMILING BRONZE SHAN BUDDHA, SUBDUING MARA. 16TH CENTURY. GOOD CONDITION, SIZE: H.16.2 cm. x W. 9.8 cm. RARE!

A serene 16th Century SHAN STATE BRONZE BUDDHA, Subduing Mara Position. Good overall condition. Original Patina. Size: H.18.4 cm. x W. 11 cm.

A serene 16th Century SHAN BRONZE BUDDHA, Subduing Mara Position with a gentle expression. Good condition. Size: H. 16.3 cm. x W. 9 cm.

A LIAO DYNASTY Terracotta Tsa-Tsa Votive Buddhist Plaque, China, AD 907-1125, with fine details. Nicely mounted on a wooden base. From a group of varied tablet sizes that were excavated, most likely from the foundations of an ancient Buddhist temple, placed there to ensure success and prosperity. Condition very good. Size 2.5" (6 cm.) No restorations. whatsoever.

An excavated and cleaned bronze LOPBURI KHMER BUDDHA, 12/13th Century in deep meditation position. Size: height 7" x 4.75" at base. No restorations whatsoever, some natural climatic wear, but intact figure. Rare item!

"Luang Poh Nguen, Prah Bucha 19 Cho" 19 BUDDHIST MONKS MAKING MERIT, 18/19th Century, BRONZE with natully formed verdigris patina. Good condition. Size: height 23 cm x 10 cm. (9" x 4"). Rare item! Weight: 947 gr. (~ 2.1 lb.). Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Family Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures.

A fine Chinese C. Silver Coin. The Buddhist scriptures on the coin are Pranja Paramita. This coin was specially made for the temple to worship the Buddha. Good condition overall. Collector's item, rare!

A very rare CROWNED CHIENGSAEN SINGH 3 KRUENG, PANG MANVICHAI Bronze Buddha in Royal Attire on a hexagon stepped lotus base, 17/18th Century. Good condition, no repairs. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures. Size: 45 cm x 30 cm (17.75" x 12") ( Thai measurement from knee to knee: 23 cm.)

A Bronze CHIENGSAEN SINGH 1 Bronze Buddha 17/18th Century, Lanna, with mother of pearl inlaid eyes. Position: subduing Mara. Good condition, no repairs. Size: height 41 cm x 29.5 cm (16" x 12") (Thai measurement knee to knee: 23 cm.). Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures.

A very rare 18th Century Bronze Buddha from Laos subduing Mara. Size: height 48 cm x 27 cm (18.75" x 10.5") (Thai measurement from knee to knee: 21 cm.) Very good condition, heavy, no repairs whatsoever. Origin: from an important, vast ad ancient Thai Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures.

A very rare Bronze Sukkothai Walking Buddha on a Lotus pedestal. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures. Size: height 62 cm. including base x 15 cm shoulder to shoulder (24" x 6"). Extremely hard to find!

A very beautiful and rare SUKKOTHAI BRONZE BUDDHA, SUBDUING MARA. VERY SERENE BUDDHA WITH A SLIGHT SMILE. THIS TYPE OF BUDDHA IS VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND NOWADAYS. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures. Size: height 42 cm x 26 cm (16.5" x 10") (Thai measurement from knee to knee 22 cm.)

A fine example of a SERENE BRONZE UTONG (Na Num) BUDDHA SUBDUING MARA. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Family Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures. Size: height 30 cm x 15 cm (12" x 6").( Thai measurement knee to knee 13 cm.).RARE!

An exquisite and rare Antique Samurai Katana Sword. Unique and superb! Origin: I inherited 2 of these prized possessions from my family several years ago, which I have now decided to sell. The first Samurai Sword depicted here with 6 photographs is decorated with a continuous black Dragon on a Gold background. All accessories such as tsuba etc. are black as well. The blade which measures 72 cm long has 6 ancient Japanese calligraphy characters engraved on it. The entire sword measures 103 cm lon...

A nice set of 6 graduated Burmese HINTHA BIRD OPIUM WEIGHTS. The tallest measures 4.5" high. Heavy weight.

A stunning HONGZHI (HUNG-CHIH 1488-1505) DEEP Rich Yellow glazed dish with rounded sides supported on a tapered foot, the interior incised with an Imperial 5- clawed Dragon amidst Ruyi Clouds, encircled by a band of motifs. The exterior is decorated with auspicious symbols, applied overall with this deep/rich, yellow, shiny glaze. The base has the 6 character HONGZHI Mark. Size: 8 3/4" diameter x height 1 3/4"

A rare series of 5 miniature Vintage Bronze Buddhas subduing Mara, Amulet size, each about 1" high.