18th Century Qing Dynasty.

17cm x11cn

Original paint preserved.

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!

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.)

Antique framed Balinese kampuh songket, a men's ceremonial wrapper cloth, handmade with supplementary weft silk, cotton, gold and silver thread. The red ground cloth with gold and silver thread motifs of pairs of robed standing figures wielding staffs with butterflies, and fierce heads above with gaping mouths, full of sharp teeth and long tongues. The edges are bordered in zig zag patterns, geometric scrolls, and woven script in gold and silver thread...

A mounted hand-woven Malaysian Songket head cloth from the Palembang region of South Sumatra. Weft ikat, supplementary weft weave, silk and gold thread with natural dye. The red ground of the cloth with resist dye floral medallions and gold thread rosettes, bordered with geometric zig zag patterns These Songkets were traditionally hung from a wedding bed to announce the wealth of the family, and were also worn during religious ceremonies...

A deck of antique Fred Harvey "Souvenir Playing Cards - The Great Southwest" circa 1911-1912. Full deck (52 cards plus a Joker and a Map). Each card displays a different photograph, including destinations, places, and native people of the Southwest. The back of each card shows a scene of Indians on horseback. Golden-edged cards. Almost mint Condition.

A framed Indonesian sarong, a long cloth worn as a wrap skirt, hand-woven with bands of intricate scrolls and medallion repeats. Made of warp ikat, with natural dyes of blues and browns. Originating from Flores Island.

Early 20th century

Dimensions: 60" x 51"

Late 189th century Indian bronze votive plaque depicting Khandoba (a form of Shiva worshipped in Western India) mounted on a horse with his wife Mhalsa in his lap, and a dog following the horse. Khandoba holds various implements in his upper hands and a short sword in his left lower hand. Two round holes with raised lips on top probably signify the sun and the moon. Nice quality casting for that type of plaques, beautiful patina, the front is graciously worn from 200 years of worship...

Unusual 18th/19th century small votive Indian bronze sculpture of Nandi - the vehicle of Shiva, or sometimes considered to be a form of Shiva himself. It rests in its usual position wearing rich trappings surrounded by numerous offerings. Very neat casting and detailing, great patina, compressed dust in crevices and traces of sandalwood paste used during worship, bottom is covered with red paste. Very good devotional object, wonderful feel of age to the piece. Length 1 3/8 inches.

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 large and very beautiful 18th Century Shan State Brass Buddha subduing Mara. This type of Buddha was mostly made of wood, lacquer and papier maché, brass is indeed very seldomly found, thus rare. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures. Size: 43.5 cm x 22 cm (17" x 8.5") ( Thai measurement knee to knee:18 cm.)

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 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 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 very fine and serene 17/18th Century Large SUKKOTHAI Bronze Buddha, subduing Mara position. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Private Collection of Period/Original Buddha Sculptures. Very good condition, no repairs whatsoever. Size: height 116 cm x 77 cm (45.5" x 30") (Thai measurements from knee to knee: 76 cm.).

A fine 18th Century Burmese MAHA MUNI Bronze Buddha. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Private Collection of Period Original Buddhist Sculptures. Naturally formed Patina. Size: height 25 cm x 19 cm (9.75" x 7.5")(Thai measurement from knee to knee:12 cm.)

A beautiful and rare excavated 17th Century Burmese Bronze Ganesh holding 4 objects in his hands and with a cobra snake hanging from his right shoulder and encircling his torso and back. The Ganesha is wearing a beautifully adorned garment around his waist. Naturally formed patina and some soil remnants are present. Excellent condition as well preserved in the earth cache. Size: height 15 cm x 8 cm (6" x 3.25")

A bag made of deer skin with indigo dye hemp rope. It was used for coins which were distributed among citizens in Edo period. Paper moneys were issued later, in Meiji period (1868~1912). The first half of the 19th century. 26cm x 62cm

A natural amber snuff bottle carved with a Phoenix on one side with floral design and the other side with a bat and a holy man in prayer. Size: H. 5cm. W. 3cm. Condition: No repairs.

A stunning framed Indonesian tapis, known as a woman's ceremonial skirt. Hand-woven with striped and chevron pattern detail seen expanding of each consecutive row. Warp ikat, supplementary weft weave and embroidery with fine hand spun silk thread, along with gold thread and mica chip composition.

Late 19th / Early 20th century

Dimensions: 40" x 47 1/2"

Japanese bronze incenser in the form of Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune. Hotei is clothed with open robes, holding a gunbai fan, seated on top of his large sack. Hotei's name literally means "Cloth Sack", for he can be attributed by the large cloth sack he carries with him during his travels...

The carved overlay glass snuff bottle is an early 20th century product. The red over clear glass snuff bottle is 2 ¾” high, 1 5/8” wide and 3/4” thick. Both sides have the same design which depicts a blossom tree. It has a light carnelian cap which is a later replacement. It is in great condition.

This very well carved overlay glass snuff bottle is a late 19th century product. The pink over black glass snuff bottle is 3 1/2" high, 1 5/8" wide and 1" thick. It depicts 8 Buddhist symbols of good fortune around the bottle. Those 8 Buddhist symbols are Lotus Flower, Dharma Wheel, Umbrella, Fish, Conch Shell, Victory Banner, Vase and Endless Knot. It has a light green hard stone cap which is a later replacement...

This old carved amber snuff bottle is a late 19th century product. On one side, it depicts a Ling Zhi (靈芝) growing from behind a rock; on the other side, there is a magical beast. It is 2" high, 1 1/2" wide at the widest part and 1" thick. It is in great condition

Chinese Carving candle holder attendant, mounted on a gilt bronze French ormolu base. The heavenly attendant has original polychrome pigments of red, green, brown and beige and holds a long staff connected to the brass candleholder.

Circa 18th/19th century

Dimensions: 7" W x 5" D x 20" H

18th Century Qing Dynasty.

17cm x11cn (2 pieces)

Original paint preserved.

Height: 12.4 cm (5 in)
Width: 6.1 cm (2.5 in)

Quality Chinese Kangxi Period imari silver topped bottle; vase converted to a storage bottle in the 18th century; lobed base with fluted neck; arched panels with floral and Elisa decoration; tiny flake to fluted edge; original silver and cork fittings; artemisia leaf mark; good condition

Double ikat, hand-spun cotton with natural dyes, exhibiting the Wayang keno kneeling figures in threaded in rust brown. Wayang Keno are known as the triad of three Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. This textile is and would have been believed to possess healing properties as the name means "no disease". (Gering = disease, sing = no).
From the Tenganan Pegringsingan village in East Bali...

Antique Tibetan Buddhist tsakli miniature painting, considered to be an important visual aid for monks in training when conferring empowerments. This tsakli painting depicts an alternate form of the fierce deity Mahakala, in which his skin is red and he embraces his consort in a yabyum sutra. Around Red Mahakala's waist is a tiger's pelt and elephant skin is draped over his shoulders...

Assortment of colored glass bead necklace from China from the Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Size: 54cm end to end. Condition: Some minor chips on some of the older glass beads from age.

Description : A wood carving was nicely done by openwork.
It is in a scene in good metaphor of 送子娘娘, a deity bringing child down to a family from clouds above.

Date: 18th Century Qing Dynasty.

Dimension : 18cm x 12.6cm(inner frame), 38cm x 31cm(outer frame)

Antique Tibetan Buddhist tsakli miniature painting, considered to be an important visual aid for monks in training when conferring empowerments. This tsakli painting depicts four of the Dharmapalas and their consorts. The Dharmapalas are fierce deity protectors who will wage war without mercy against demons and enemies of Buddhism. Some of the more commonly known Dharmapalas are Mahakala, Yama, Yamantaka, and Kubera...

Antique Tibetan Buddhist tsakli miniature painting, considered to be an important visual aid for monks in training when conferring empowerments. This tsakli painting depicts a group of dancing wrathful Dakinis. The Dakinis are female deities of meditation and the bardo, or intermediate state after death and before rebirth...

A rare and most unusual 17th Century excavated Burmese Bronze Buddha with elaborate Crown and Décor subduing Mara, seated on a pedestal. Naturally formed patina. Good condition, no damage or restoration whatsoever. Size: 12 cm x 7.5 cm (4.75" x 3").

AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND SERENE EXCAVATED SHAN STATE BRONZE BUDDHA SUBDUING MARA. VERY GOOD CONDITION, NO DAMAGE OR RESTORATIONS WHATSOEVER. NATURALLY FORMED PATINA. BASE IS DECORATED WITH 5 FLOWERS. SIZE: 16.5 cm x 6 cm (6.5" x 2.4"). A BEAUTY AS THIS IS HARD TO FIND,!

An extremely rare 17th Century excavated Bronze Buddha seated on a throne with very special/unusual hand positions. Naturally formed patina with some verdigris. No damage nor restorations whatsoever. Size: 16 cm x 4 cm (6.25" x 1.5")

A very rare Burmese 17th Century excavated bronze Buddha with 5 Elephants on the base (3 on the front and 1 on each side). Good condition, naturally formed patina. No damage or restorations whatsoever. Size 14.5 cm x 5.5 cm (5.75" x 2.5"). This Buddha is elaborately adorned and very difficult to come by.

A very rare 17th Century MAHA MUNI EXCAVATED BRONZE BUDDHA FROM BURMA. Good condition, no damage or restoration whatsoever. Naturally formed patina. Size: 13.5 cm x 8 cm (5.5" x 3.25").

A very rare 17th Century excavated bronze RECLINING BUDDHA, Size: 14 cm x 4.5 cm (5.5" x 1.75"). Naturally formed verdigris patina. Good condition, no damage or restoration whatsoever. Very difficult to find this size reclining Buddha!

A rare inkstone was found from a famous painter and scholar of Qing Dynasty - Zen-Yu 曾燠（AD1759-1830) .
The inscriptions on the inkstone were as follows : Dauguang 6th year (1826) Nan-chen, Zen-Yu(道光六年南城曾燠) .
On the reverse side, the motif of a crouching deer was well carved.

Date: Qing Dynasty AD1759-1830.

Width : 15cm, Depth : 6cm.

A custom-made cotton box is included

This is a very rare and wonderful Japanese Cloisonne box. There are a wide variety of enamel colors and designs making this a very unique piece. The designs, mottled and translucent enamel colors strongly suggest that Honda is the artist. The rims are also Bronze and appear to have never been silver plated. Condition is excellent. There is minor scuffing to the bottom corners. The box measures 5 1/4 inches by 4 1/4 inches and is 2 1/4 tall

Antique Japanese choba tansu made of solid quartered sawn keyaki (zalkova) wood with burl wood front. The upper portion of the tansu has a large full-width drawer and another full-width drawer on the bottom. The right hand side has three small exterior drawers. The middle section has sliding panels with unusually fine vertical slats. The interior has 3 small drawers in a vertical row...

An impressive Chinese roof tile in the style of a Ming water dragon. In very good condition, with just a few small age related chips, it measures 23.5" high, 23.5" long x 7.5". Base measures 11" x 7.5". This water dragon would make a stunning accent piece for your home or in your garden. Dates early 20th Century. Weighs about 50 lbs

A knitting work was well framed as a hanging piece.
It was in a scenery of a fairy lady sitting in a garden full of metaphoric plants and animals.
The whole picture was in good meaning.

Date: Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.

Dimensions with frame : 28.4cm x28. 4cm

Antique Chinese snuff bottle of a flattened oval form with recessed foot, encrusted with finely crushed turquoise. The stopper has a jadeite lid with bright apple green coloration.

Dimensions: 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 3 6/8" Height

Chinese qingbai porcelain bowl, egg shell thin body with pale celadon crackle glaze. The well of the bowl incised with two swimming fish over waves, the edges slightly lobed, the rim left in buff. The exterior body is ribbed down to the short foot, and the base of the foot slightly recessed and left in buff.

Dates from Song dynasty (960-1279)

Dimensions: 6 3/4" W x 2 1/4" H

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!

"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.

Chinese Export Porcelain overglaze Famille Rose and underglaze Blue decorated Tea Bowl and Saucer, 18th C. Qianlong period, 4 5/8" diameter and 7/8" high-saucer, 2 3/4" diameter and 1 5/8" high-tea bowl, beautiful Floral decoration with blue foliage border and between. Hairline on Saucer about 1/2" long and few small frits on top rim for tea bowl.

A wood panel was well framed as a hanging piece.
The panel was carved in high-relief with a scenery exemplifying the well-wished Chinese metaphor-家有吉象The Family with Good Life .

Date: Qing Dynasty. 18th/19th century.

Dimensions : 24.2cm x 19.5cm

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!

Height: 3.5 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.7 cm (1.6 in)

Fine example of the work of Gyokkei; a stone lifter, masseur or a man attempting to lift his distended scrotum?; a tumour is also present on the back of his head; the poor fellow also has a wall-eye; signed on an inlaid tablet; good condition

Very unusual and rare early 19th century Japanese cloisonne plate with flowers in the center surrounded by a border of stylized clouds in cavetto and 3 dragons chasing each other along the wide rim, flower design on the bottom and 3 scrolled feet. Superbly made in creative imitation of Chinese Ming Dynasty cloisonne (see the mischievous faces of the dragons), very rich visually, all metal wires and surfaces including feet were gilded (expected wear), beautiful enameling, some original pitting to...

The ground textile is a dark woolen flannel "inlaid" with pieces of colored fabric and embroidered in silk yarn in different colors. The embroideries from Rasht in Gilan Province were made by professional male embroiderers. Cotton lining, silk fringes. Dimension: diameter (without fringes): 142 cm, fringes: c. 8.5 cm long. Condition: fine, little faded, minimally stained.

Chinese Export Famille Rose and Blue deep Saucer Dish, Mother and Children in the Courtyard playing, Ca. 18th Century, Qianlong Period, 4 5/8" diameter, 3/4" high, overglaze Famille Rose design of mother and children in the courtyard with dog in the center, incised white flowers and leaves wrapped by underglaze blue many small circle design of cartouches. Tiny bubble popped in the kiln during firing on the upper right side about smaller than 1/16" wide, other than that the condition is good.

19th century Japanese wooden nyoi - a Buddhist scepter - with scrolling finial. Nyoi, or Ruyi scepter is a traditional symbol of scholarship and transmission of knowledge. Dense fruitwood with beautiful texture, simple elegant carving, wonderful patina to the surface from being handled, old ink spots in places, very pleasant to the touch. Great subtle piece for scholar’s table, or a practicing Buddhist. Length 12 1/4 inches.

1890s - 1910s (late Meiji - early Taisho) Japanese inkstone in simple rectangular shape with carved keyfret border and central grinding area. Used for grinding of an inkstick on the surface of the stone. Akama stone of shiunseki type with characteristic reddish brown color - Akama inkstones are quite famous, and come from the Yamaguchi Prefecture. Beautiful patina, traces of ink on the grinding surface, comes with fitted wooden cover. Very nice object for scholars table, in excellent condition. ...

DESCRIPTION: A colorfully painted Tibetan chest with four side drawers having leather strap pulls (two drawers on each side). The chest is painted with green floral panels having red floral borders and is supported by short legs. A carved key fret pattern decorates the neck just below the top. Dating from the 19th C, this chest is in good condition with very minor scuffs to paint. DIMENSIONS: 33” high x 28.5” wide x 18”deep.

A gilt copper repousse figure of Garuda, finely worked with outstretched wings, his hands in the Karan mudra or demon-expelling mudra. He wears long necklaces hanging from his neck, with matching arm bands and wristlets. The front of the figure with gold gilt, blue, green, and orange pigments with black and white pigments for the eyes. Garudas are protectors and enemies of the Naga or serpents.

Dimensions: 7 3/4" L x 7" H

Antique Tibetan wood carved phurba, a ritualistic Vajrayana Buddhist implement. Wrapped with colored cloth around the lotus handle. Phurbas often depict Nagas or snakes on the blade. Nagas are the entities in nature that associated with illnesses. The entwining serpents are a symbol of medicine and healing. The deity handle, mirroring the three-edges of the blade has three deity faces. Typically, one might be wrathful, one peaceful and one joyful representing Body, Speech and Mind.