Interesting and large size of bronze bird weight of 20 Tical with finely decorated base, Late Shan States, 19th. century.

Very high quality execution even for the type with huge head spikes, and depicting the Siwazu bird, standing on a fancy elongated hexagonal base.

Weight: 326 grams = 20 tical.

Condition: Choice Extremely fine, beautiful surfaces and patina

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A set of the tiniest bronze 'opium' currency weights, we've ever handled!. All Burmese Chinte / Toe weights with square bases, 18th. century AD.

Nominals included:

1 gram = 1/16 Tical!

0,78 grams = 1/20 Tical?

1,46 grams = 1/10 Tical

1,54 grams = 1/10 Tical

2,93 grams = 1/5 Tical

Rarity: Rare-Very rare. Such low weights from the 18th...

Pair of early classic style 1 and 2 tical bronze Toe beast Opium weights, Burma, c. 1600-1630.

Nice weight for their types in the old classical style featuring the tall octagonal base, depicting a ‘Toe’ or lionbeast – a mythical animal.

Weight: 29,62 grams = 2 Tical and 15,58 grams = 1 Tical.

Rarity: Scarce.

Refference: Gear Group 4/2. Mikkelsen p.129, figure 67.

Condition: Nice fine...

A pair of Burmese lacquered vases with gilding.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 51.8 C.M. / Width 14.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Burmese wooden tray.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 15.3 C.M. / Width 27 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death).

Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 33.8 C.M. / Width 25.5 C.M. / Thickness 16 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 69.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A pair of Burmese wood carving angel panels.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 35.5 C.M. / Width 23.5 - 23.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 51 - 53.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A Rare Large Khmer Stone Head Of Harihara, Pre Angkor Period 7th century. The Splendid head of the iconic divinity, half Shiva and half Vishnu, Finely carved with incised almond-shaped eyes, broad nose and broad lips, elongated earlobes. His third eye and elaborated hair dress on the right side belong to Shiva while the left side of the head with hair arranged in a tall mitre and rows of large snail curls in the back...

A rare and attractive Early Karaweik type bird opium weight. The bird with multible spikes, pointy beak and standing on a octagonal plint

Weight: c. 310 grams

Condition: Choice VF, detailed with fine brown patina for the type.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 350 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector from German British and Danish dealers. Comes with COA and provenance.

A rare and attractive Early Karaweik type bird opium weight. The bird with multible spikes, pointy beak and standing on a octagonal plint

Weight: c. 316 grams

Condition: Choice VF, detailed with fine green patina for the type.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 350 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector from German British and Danish dealers. Comes with COA and provenance.

The Khmer sandstone Panel dating back to Angkor Baphuon period, early 11th Century. Finely carved with Ganesha seated in an arched niche On a Stylised Lotus throne, finely inscribed on both sides Estimate Value: $12 000 - $18 000 Measurements: Height - 114 cm (45 In) , Width 42 cm (16 1/2 In). Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the most attractive pieces for the best price...

A splendid SandStone Gandhara Buddha relief, 2nd / 3rd Century. Carved in deep relief with the Buddha seated in the center on a stylized throne over animal figures. The Buddha is surrounded with king figures giving him offerings. The piece is a splendid display of the Gandhara reliefs and Low reliefs art style...

Massive and beautiful bronze opium weight of the 50 Tical / 1/2 Viss, with square base, c. 1750-1780.

This Viss weight is very attractive and large with a tall handle and the square base.

Weight: 807 grams = 1!2 Viss!

Condition: Choice Very fine, some wear but fine details and thick brown-green patina.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...

Interesting and rare early bronze opium weight, probably an Old Shan Hamsa bird, c. 16th. century.

The bird is standing on an octagonal base.

Weight: 72,67 grams = 5 Tical, which equals the 14,4 grams standard for the birds from c. 1560!

Condition: Good Fine, much circulation and nice brown patina.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...

A rare 3 Tical Brahmani duck or Old Mon Duck of the early style, Burma, c. 1480-1520 AD.

The bird finely incised on the wings and stands on a round base.

Weight: c. 39,17 grams = probably 3 Tical, which fits scale at the period of around 13 grams/unit. A very rare weigth!

Condition: Near Very fine, wear but a lovely brown and red patina, attractive!

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Prehistoric shell necklace.

Age: Cambodia, Prehistoric, 500 B.C.
Size: Length 35 C.M. / Width 1.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A fine and scarce very early or transitional style Golden Hamsa Opium Weight, Burma, c. 1730 AD.

A massive weight, very attractive in hand, the bird with two backcovers, mouth appendage and standing on a rounded octagonal base.

Weight: c. 303 grams = 20 Tical.

Condition: Very fine, smooth brown patina, attractive!

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Massive and beautiful bronze opium weight of the 100 Tical / 1 Viss, square base, c. 1750-1780.

This Viss weight is very attractive and large with a tall handle and the square base.

Weight: 1515 grams = 1 Viss!

Size: Slightly more than 12 cm. in height and 9 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice Very fine, some wear but fine details and thick green patina.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 250 Opium...