A radiant casket made in the Koftgari technique, which is one of the most important types of South Asian metalware. Koftgari work features fine gold wire or gold leaf overlay hammered into patterns incised into the surface of an iron ground. The bottom decoration made in silver alloy foil, which unless cleaned has typically oxidised to black. Pakistan, Panjab, Sialkot or Gujrat, Kotli Loharan, ca. 1850 - 1870. Size : 16 x 11,7 cm. H : 6,8 cm...

Funeral mask in the shape of a skull, with a protruding tongue. Eroded wood, traces of lichen on some areas. Indonesia, Borneo Island, Bahau Dayak ethnic group. Height: 32 cm. he mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of great age, old accidents, otherwise good condition. A rare piece.

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Mother of Pearl/Turtoise Shell Inlaid Official Uniform Box: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century It is rectangular, with rounded corners and with deep lower compartment and shallow cover, inlaid overall in mother of pearl and tortoise shell with dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst clouds, the spines of dragons outlines in inlaid twisted wire and the pieces of mother of pearl and tortoise shell large, the ground brownish-black lacqer, interior lined with b...

A rare 15th century Vietnamese annamese blue and white stecup in Yuan style motif, continuous flower motif at the exterior and Chinese character at inner center, stemcup in good condition with small chip at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 10.6 cm height, 9.5 cm diameter.

Antique stone carving of Ganesha, the deity, deva, associated with the removal of obstacles. It was carved in the 19th century, acquired in Kathmandu in the 1960s. It measures 2.25" tall, 1"3/8" deep by 2" wide at base.

An Indonesian Mask carved in the form of a monkey. The mask is carved into two separate section, one is the top area of the head and the bottom is the jaw area. The mask is attached with a head covering made from strips of leather. The islands of Java and Bali are the two key regions that have the art of mask dancing often depicting religious stories. Age: 19th-20th century Size: Length: 8.25" Width: 8.5" Height: 9.5"

Bust of Buddha, his face reflecting a profound inner serenity. Bronze with encrusted dark and reddish green patina. Thailand, Ayutthaya Period, Ca. 16th century. Height: 8 1/4" (21 cm). The bust is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Good condition. NOTE: a bronze plate was welded to the back of the bust, probably early 20th century, to allow the bust to be attached to a former stand, now gone (see photos). Ex. old French collection.

A very fine example of Burmese lacquer ware, dating from the Mandalay period, ca. late 19th/early 20th century. Apart from sone minor chips to the lacquer and normal age wear, this offering bowl is in excellent condition. H. 58 cm. Diameter 31 cm.

Burmese Kammavacca manuscript. Undated, estimated to be circa 1900 or earlier. 16 pages plus 2 wooden covers. 53 x 11 cm. Good condition, very small chip on one corner, old repair to cover.

Statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, in monk's robes, his hands in "bhumisparsa mudra", sitting cross-legged on a tripod throne. Bronze, with remnants of the original gilding. Thailand, Ayutthaya Period, circa 16th/17th century. Height: 6 1/8" (15,5 cm. The piece is nicely mounted on a custom plexi stand. Very good condition.

Statue of Buddha, wearing diadem, his hands in "bhumisparsa mudra", sitting cross-legged on a lotus throne. Alabaster. Burma, 17th century. Height: 7 3/4" (19,7 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Erosion due to great age, otherwise good condition. NOTE: originally, the statue was probably located in a niche. Provenance: old European collection.

Rare, beautifully carved lime press for the betel nut, representing a female figurine standing on a rounded point, with her hands in front of her abdomen. Buffalo bone, with fine honey-colored patina. Indonesia, Sumatra Island, Batak Peoples. Height: 6" (15,2 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Very good condition.

Unusual small dagger, its handle made of horn and carved in the shape of a forearm and fist. The strangely shaped iron blade bears the craftsman's initials. Indonesia, Borneo Island. Length: 7 3/8" (18,7 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Signs of long use, otherwise good condition.

A very rare Vietnamese annamese 15th century underglaze blue and biscuit fired dragon large censer, censer is in good condition with parts of the rim chipped and restored, very rare shape. size 17.5 cm height, 15 cm diameter.

Large head of Buddha, with a nicely rendered face, its slight smile and lowered eyes reflecting a profound inner serenity. Dry lacquer, with remnants of the original gilding. Burma,early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 13" (33 cm). The head is nicely mounted on a custom wood stand. Very good condition. IMPORTANT: owing to the fragile character of the piece and the necessity to make a very careful packing, please consult us on the shipping cost.

Seated Laotian Figure of Buddha. Laos 17th/18thC. Height 18.5 cm. Condition: excellent, original patina. End of usnisa missing.

A silver mounted 16th century Annamese vase with definitely the strongest and deepest cobalt blue ever reported on Annamese ware worldwide. Take me at my word that neither in any museum collection nor in any private collection can be found any Annamese piece with a better cobalt blue than the blue of this vase...

Beautiful and unusual antique Thai gilt bronze figure of the Bodhisatva Ksitigarbha, called the Bodhisatva of Hell Beings because of his vow: "If the Hell is not empty, I will not attain Buddhahood". He is dedicated to revealing all the secrets of the teachings of Buddha to all sentient beings whether they be on earth or in Hell...

A carved sandstone Khmer relief fragment in (Mahayana Buddhist) Angkor Wat style depicting a Buddha head under two parasols, flanked by a pair of fans and mounted on stand. This item was carved in what is now Cambodia, probably during the reign of King Jayavarman VII (1181–1215 AD). Condition - there are chips, the edges are damaged (please view enlargements) and there is weathering and associated iron oxidation to the surface. 56cm long; 35cm wide; 18cm deep...

Finely cast with good patina. Cambodia, 12th/13th century. H. 7 cm (the figure). Size including the stand 11,5 cm. Excellent condition.

Fine casting and good green and blue patina. Cambodia, 12th/13th century. H. 9,3 cm (the figure). Size including stand 14,3 cm. Condition: part of the bronze stand is missing, otherwise perfect.

A carved sandstone Khmer relief fragment in (Mahayana Buddhist) Angkor Wat style and mounted on a stand. This item was carved in what is now Cambodia, probably during the reign of King Jayavarman VII (1181–1215 AD). . Condition - very good - the edges are damaged but, although weathered, there are very few surface losses. 60cm long...

well preserved, with a very good green and blue patina. Cambodia, 12th/13th century. H. 14 cm (the figure). Size including stand 22 cm.

THAILAND. Original painting, mid 19th century. Pigments and gilding on cloth. 75 x 55 cm in silk mount and heavy gold frame with glass. Good condition. Prince Vessantara and partner walking in the forest. Cartouche at base "WAN PHRA WET 5"

THAILAND. Original painting, mid 19th century. Pigments and gilding on cloth. 75 x 55 cm in silk mount and heavy gold frame with glass. Good condition. Prince Vessantara giving away his white elephant. Cartouche at base "HIMMAPHAN 134"

A definitely lvely pot with an extraordinary rich floral decoration with birds. The glaze and the deep cobalt blue blue strongly reminds on Chinese Jingdezhen ware pieces of the Ming Dynasty. Annamese ware ( Vietnam ) 15th - 16th century . Diameter : 7,4 cm. Condition : Perfect ( the glaze a little bit eroded, some fine glaze cracks, but no cracks in the body of the piece. )

Antique Burmese wood trunk inlaid with mother of pearl and carved with a floral pattern. It has handles on both sides. Beautiful inlay work, small triangular pieces make up the design. It measures 34" by 17.5" by 18". From the early 20th century.

Burmese wooden standing elephant.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Measurement: Height 45.5 C.M. / Width 14 C.M. / Length 32 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.

Large antique bronze rain drum from Laos is a Herger type three drum. Reference material "The Karen Bronze drum of Burma" by Richard M. Cooler. It has two frogs (eight altogether) on top with a twelve pointed star with continuing concentric circle with stamp decoration. The side has two elephants and two snails representing water and fertility. A globular flared body rises with four attached handles of frog design. Circular concentric pattern continues throughout the body...

Wonderful patina on this old tray from the Philippines. Woven from bamboo strips, this tray is approx 30 inches in diameter.

An interesting bronze mirror with its original lead handle. This is rare as most of the time the lead handles have been replaced because the original has disintegrated. Diameter 14 cm, Length 21 cm. Mounted on a museum quality stand.

Well proportioned with a nice facial expression, fine engraving and wonderful patina. H. 48 cm.

Burmese gilded kammavaca manuscript. 10 double sided pages and 2 wooden covers. 6 lines to page. Each page 60 X 15 cm. Good condition. Undated, estimated to be mid to late 19th century.

Original 19th century Thai painting on canvas showing a group of people. Beautifully mounted in pink silk and in a gilded frame under glass.53 x 45 cm overall size. Good condition.

Large Thai painting on thick card with gold showing Buddha flanked by his 2 chief disciples Sarriputta and Mogallana. Image 64 x 50 cm. Undated, estimated to be late 19th century. Areas of old restoration in background. In silk mount and gold frame under glass.

In bhumisparsa mudra (calling the earth to witness). Carved in hardwood, then lacquered and gilded. H. 52 cm. Condition: wonderful original condition with expected age wear. Provenance: Dutch private collection.

A pair of Burmese wooden disciples, with calm facial expression, lacquered and gilded with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes, one of them sitting in adoration posture with two hands attached to each other indicating respectful manner. Traces of original lacquer and gilding remain in excellent condition.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century
Measurement: Height 29.5-32 C.M...

19th century decorated lacquer Burmese betel nut box from Pagan. With zodiac around outer drum, days of the week on lid. Complete with 4 parts. 20cm diameter, 22cm high. Good condition, old repair to base.

A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples, with calm facial expression, lacquered and gilded with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes, one of them sitting in adoration posture with two hands attached to each other indicating respectful manner. Traces of original lacquer and gilding remain in excellent condition.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 32.5-34 C.M...

Temmoku (Dark Brown) Glaze Jar or Vase with handles. Sawankhalok kilns, Sukhothai Province, North-Central Thailand, ca. 14th-16th C. H.9"(23cm) x Dia.4.75"(12cm.) Excellent condition. Monochrome dark brown wares from Kawankhalok used to be called "Chaliang" wares. Their lustrous dark brown, nearly black, temmoku glaze is quietly beautiful. The kilns of Central, Northern, & Western Thailand were active predominately in the 14th to 16th Centuries...

Ceramic Dish, Khalong kilns, North-Central Thailand, ca.14th-16th C. Underglaze iron design of chrysanthemums. (This pattern is actually refered to as "Black Crow" in Thailand, but resembles chrysanthemum patterns.) H.2"(5cm) x Dia.8.5"(21.5cm.) Excellent condition, with wooden box.

Small white ceramic Bowl, Burma, ca. 14th-16th C. Faint green glaze drops on interior. H.2"(5cm) x Dia.4.125"(10.5cm.) Burmese ceramics have been widely found in western, northern, and central Thailand. Common among them are monochrome white wares that are undecorated, such as this example. Also common are the colorful green and white wares, perhaps in imitation of Chinese blue & white wares. The green glaze is using a small amount of copper. Faint green drops on this bowl perhaps show the marks...

Bowl, Khalong ware, North-Central Thailand, ca. 14th-16th C. Underglaze iron decoration of "Vajra" (thunderbolt / diamond, representing firmness of spirit or/and spritual power in Buddhism) and circular band on interior. Exterior decoration of scrolling vines. H.2.5"(6.5cm) x Dia.6.25"(16cm.) The kilns of Central, Northern, & Western Thailand were active predominately in the 14th to 16th Centuries. Wares were made for local consumption as well as for export. The Thai kingdoms of the Central ...

Celadon Bowl with incised floral pattern on interior, Vietnam, ca. 14-17th C. H.2"(5cm) x Dia.5.25"(13.25cm.) Small gold/lacquer repair to rim. Suitable for use as Matcha Chawan (Tea Bowl.) Includes "kibako" (wooden box.) Vietnam has had a large ceramics industry serving both domestic and export markets for much of it history. There has been considerable influence from China at various times, but it has also developed a separate tradition. What is known as An nan (Annam) ware was highly priz...

Ceramic Lime Pot with Lid for betel nut paraphernalia. Dark brown temmoku glaze. H.3"(7.5cm) x Dia.3.75"(9.5cm.) The lime pot was used in the practice of "betel nut chewing," as a container for the lime paste (made from limestone chalk, calcium carbonate,) sometimes mixed with cumin or turmeric in Thailand. This is placed on a Betel leaf (from the stalk of the Piper betle pepper plant,) and topped with shredded or sliced Areca Nut (Areca catechu, a member of the Palm family.) This style of ...

Shallow dish from Khalong kilns of Northern Thailand, ca. 14th-16th C. Underglaze iron decoration of pikul flower petals ( "Mimusops elengi," "Jewel Flower," a flower traditionally, and still today, reserved for use by royalty or religious orders) and scrolled lines. H.2"(5cm) x Dia.7.875"(20cm.) The kilns of Central, Northern, & Western Thailand were active predominately in the 14th to 16th Centuries. Wares were made for local consumption as well as for export. The Thai kingdoms of the Cent...

Connical-shaped ceramic bowl with impressed floral patten on interior. Vietnam, ca. 14th-17th C. H.2.375" x Dia.6.75"(17cm.) Similar wares were made in the 1th-16th Centuries in the region of current-day Hanoi and Hai Hung Province that have been excavated in Thailand. Vietnam has had a large ceramics industry serving both domestic and export markets for much of it history. There has been considerable influence from China at various times, but it has also developed a separate tradition. What ...

Bowl, Sisatchanalai (Si Sichanalai) district of Thailand's Sukhothai Province, formerly known as Sawankhalok (Sangkalok,) ca. 14th-16th Century. White glaze with underglaze iron floral decoration and circular bands. H.2.625"(6.75cm) x Dia.6.375"(16.25cm.) Excellent condition. The kilns of Central, Northern, & Western Thailand were active predominately in the 14th to 16th Centuries. Wares were made for local consumption as well as for export. The Thai kingdoms of the Central Plains and the Nor...

Blue glazed bowl with "Chocolate Base" (bown slip applied to foot ring base) from Vietnam, ca. 15th - 18th C. Small gold/lacquer repair to foot ring (see enlargements.) Excellent condition. The beautiful and rare blue color highlights the green of whisked matcha when used as a Matcha Chawan (Tea Bowl, see enlargements.) H.2.75"(7cm) x Dia.5.25"(13.25cm.) Vietnam has had a large ceramics industry serving both domestic and export markets for much of it history. There has been considerable infl...

Bowl from Sukhothai region, Central Thailand, ca. 14th-16th Century. Green glaze. H.2.875"(7.25cm) x Dia.5.5"(14cm.) A small food bowl in the shape used today for rice in North Asia (Japan, China, etc.) The shape would have been prized in its day in Japan as an export ware of Thailand used as a Tea Bowl for matcha (Matcha Chawan.) Excellent condition, still suitable for matcha use today. The kilns of Central, Northern, & Western Thailand were active predominately in the 14th to 16th Centuries...

With a wonderful green patina. Excavated in Cambodia and dating from the 17th or 18th century. Length: ca. 10 cm (4 inches) each. Mounted on custom made stands.

Rare and large Burmese wooden pipe.

Age: Burma, 20th Century
Size of pipe only: Length 41.9 C.M. / Width 10 C.M.
Height including stand: 50.5 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.

Beautiful Ghandaran modeled stucco head. This artifact is from the McCloud collection. Ghandara refers to the Peshawar valley and some parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. This region was heavily influenced by greco-roman style as a result of Alexander the Great's campaign in the far east. The facial features are more european with almond shaped eyes and a bow shaped mouth. The hair falls in loose curls and is drawn into a bun atop the head called the ushnisha, the flame of supreme enlightenm...

Finely carved, Burma, ca. 1800. L. 32,5 cm. Condition: age wear, no damage or repairs.

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a very large and fine Burmese Standing Buddha, late 19th century, constructed of carved and gilded hardwood depicting Buddha in a classic Mandalay School rendering which features a broad oval face, downward gazing eyes, elongated earlobes that touch the shoulders, a glass inset fillet band around the forehead, a dome-shaped ushnisha on the top of Buddha's head, and perhaps most characteristic of this particular style, is an elaborately carved robe with ornamen...

Burmese wooden walking elephant.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 133 C.M. / Width 94.5 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 very rare bronze set of Buddha and two disciples. Thailand, Early Rattanakosin, early 19th century. Dimensions: Buddha 32 cm excl. parasol, 50cm incl. parasol. The disciples 14 cm high. Condition: excellent, expected age wear to the gilding, original parasol and hand mirror.

A large example Vietnamese bowl decorated with brown flower motive. 30cm diameter.13,5cm high. bowl has damage at the rim. (please see on the picture)

A rare Example 11th-12th century Southeast Asia bronze kendi decorated with MAKARA as a spout and lotus petal at the shoulder and the base. found at Sumatra(Possible Srivijaya era).22,3cm high.

A rare 11th-12th century southeast Asia bronze kendi (Possible Srivijaya era).Found from Sumatra.16cm high.