This is an 18th century, or early 19th century Balinese iron buckle, decorated with serpent motifs with gold inlay. There is some age-related rubbing with associated loss to the inlay, as would be expected. There is an inlaid calligraphic inscription to the back of the "fastener," which I have not had translated. The pieces measure, variously, 2-5/8" X 2-1/2" for the buckle, and 2-1/2" X 1-1/2" for the "fastener." The listing is for both pieces.

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

Reff. Bering Mikkelsen, p...

Fine early Tibet prayer Gau silver and copper box with natural torquise and lapis gemstones, 19th. cent.

Finely patinated and uncleaned for very long.

Size: 9 cm. wide and 8,7 cm. tall.

Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s to 2007. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.

Khmer bronze pot with nice patina.

Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century
Measurement: Height 13 C.M. / Width 18.7 C.M. (size excluding stand)
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.

Finely cast bronze bell, decorated with a geometric design around its upper part, itself surmounted by a large loop for attachment or handling. Bronze clapper affixed with a chain. Lovely patina. Indonesia, Majapahit period, ca. 15th century. Height: 9.5 cm. Very good condition. A rare object. Collected in 1975 by its former owner.

Burmese metal angel riding peacock, with lacquered and gilded gold.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 13.1 C.M. / Width 5.5 C.M. / Length 10.5 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 nice group of only 2 tical currency weights in Burma & Shan Empire from c. 1750-1850.

The group consists of different varieties in spikes and other features, weighing: 31,22 grams, 31,59 grams, 31 grams, 31,45 grams.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 250 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector from German, British and Danish dealers. Comes with COA and provenance.

A pair of Khmer bronze hand bells with very nice patina.

Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century
Measurement: Height 12.8 - 14 C.M. / Width 6.5 - 7.8 C.M. / Height including stand 20.5 - 25 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.

Khmer bronze bowl.

Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century
Size: Height 8.6 C.M. / Width 16.2 C.M. (size excluding stand)
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.

Very attractive and rare Bronze Elephant Bell with intricate and different relief designs on both sides. Clappers inside to make loud and sonorous sounds when in motion. Good condition. Size 15 x 11 cm. Comes with a nice display stand! We also have numerous other such elephant bells in different sizes. Please inquire.

Attractive and genuine 19th Century Bronze Elephant Bell with relief design on both sides and with clappers inside for a distinct, loud and sonorous sound when in motion. Good condition. Size: W. 10 cm x H. 9 cm. Comes with an attractive custom made stand! Origin: Burma. Various other sizes/prices and designs in stock, please see our website.

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...

An elaborate silvered bronze 10 tical opium weight with lovely patina, ca. 1750-1776 AD.

Attractive weight of the Toe type, with a octagonal base engraved with concenthric lines and fine details to the cast.

Possible released by King Hsinbyushin in connection with his war campaigns into Manipur, Lanna and Siam in 1763-1767. Reff: Leif B. Mikkelsen 'Opium Weights', p.133, fig. 71.

Weight: c...

Beautiful handcrafted Thai Silver Ceremonial Bowls with detailed repousse decor depicting scrolling and flowers in 5 different panels. Very fine workmanship,19th Century. 3 bowls available. These bowls were used in Buddhist cermonies for blessing, fortune, health and prosperity. Good condition with normal wear due to age and use. Size: 5 cm x 6.5 cm. top diameter. Sold individually.

Very large Burmese hammered repousse copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl, with traces of silver, decorated with relief panels depicting "Chin Thei" Burmese Buddhist Lions and scrolled stylized foliage. Such bowls were primarily used in ceremonies. 19th Century, nice natural aged patina. Good condition, Size: H. 16 cm. x 30 cm. diameter at center (H.6.5" x 12" diameter). Rare collectors item!

Rare and massive Shan Weight of 1/2 Viss (50 Tical), Shan States, ca. 1800-1850 AD.

A finely patinated bronze weight; U-tail, Duck-like with hanging tail feathers, with handle and standing on a finely decorated round and stepped base.

Size: 9,3 ca. high

Weight: ca. 835 grams.

Condition: Superb, excarvated, nice smooth wear and fine green and brown patina.

Reff: Leif B. Mikkelsen 'Opium Weights', p. 145, fig. 87. Gear Group 1+2, (diff...

Burmese sterling silver bowl, embossed with various scenes of dancing people, its edges lined in lotus petals and scrolling vines.

Provenance: From the estate of E.C.S. George, Burmese counsel member from 1895-1910

Size: 5" W x 3" H, weight of 242 grams

each seated in the Victory over Mara position, decorated with gold leaves.

Age: Burmese, Mandalay period, Circa 19th century
Measurement: Width 3.5 C.M. / Height 7.2 C.M. (including the attached base 11.8 C.M.)
Condition: Nice condition, with some expected degradation due to 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.