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Palad Khik Amulet
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Pre 1990 item# 1058815 (stock# 2268)
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$150.USD
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Very finely carved buffalo horn “khik” from Thailand. This amulet has a woman laying across the penis and is specifically made for a woman, to protect her against rape and theft, the monkey represents Hanuman and is a charm to ensure happiness and fidelity in marriage. These are usually carved by specially trained monks- the higher the monk’s reputation in this field the more power the amulet is believed to wield. This one would not be worn but kept in a lady’s bag or pocket. Lightly inscribed ...click for details
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Digaro Mishmi Sword
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Contemporary item# 1058320 (stock# 2262)
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$350.
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Rare Mishmi parang or da from the Digaro subgroup Arunachal Pradesh, India. This piece is contemporary and was acquired by a friend who took part in an expedition doing Ethnobotanical research in this remote region which borders Tibet two years ago. It is constructed of a bone pommel, hand forged blade, wood open scabbard, held together with copper wire and a pigskin carrying strap. There are only 8000 people in this particular ethnic group, so this would be of interest to the specialist co ...click for details
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Thai Niello Silver Box
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Pre 1970 item# 1013122 (stock# 2195)
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$700.USD
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Very fine niello inlay silver box with a depiction of the Royal Barge on the Chao Phraya River floating past Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) flanked by apsaras on the lid and burlwood interior. The front reads “To Admiral Sir David Luce with best wishes from Admiral (signed) Chammarnand Layndvla, Bangkok, 5, January 1962”. Possibly given as a diplomatic going away gift, in 1960 Sir David Luce was appointed Commander-in-chief Far East, and was promoted to First Sea Lord 1963. The bot ...click for details
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Shan Lacquered Sword
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Pre 1920 item# 1001700 (stock# 2145)
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$500.USD/$2800.HKD
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Exceptionally fine and rare circa early 20th CE, “Dha” from the Tai Yong subgroup in Lamphun, Province Thailand. Aside from a few chips and scrapes on surface (please note the finely plaited bamboo wrapping on the handle under the several layers of lacquer) this piece is in fine condition with a good well honed steel blade. The pommel is capped with silver and the traditional tasseled rope belt on a rubber sleeve was probably replaced around 40 to 50 years ago. Total length with sc ...click for details
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Thai short sword
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Pre 1800 item# 915827 (stock# 2044)
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$1200.USD/$11,000.HKD
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Exceptionally fine Northern Thai/Lanna knife. The bronze handle dates to 18th century or earlier so in the context of Greater Thai history it would be the Ayutthaya period. I had the damascene blade and burl wood and buffalo horn scabbard added by Thai master craftsmen in Bangkok; these components are made with the highest quality materials available. The blade is made to scale and shape of an Ayutthaya weapon; quite possibly the original sheath might have been covered in silver repous ...click for details
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