A rare and unusual brown glazed "Tea Dust" vase from the Tang period. The dripping of the glaze,frozen in time, makes it something special. Size: H. 30.5cm. W. 28cm. Condition: No repairs. Two old chips on the rims. See photos.

This rare Edo period (江戸時代 1603~ 1868) silk covered accordian-fold book is hand painted on rice paper. The title and artist's seal appear on the cover. It is 9 5/8" long, 7 1/4" wide and 1" thick. The opening pages (both verso and recto) from either direction are blank, gold flaked rice paper; the end pages (bother verso and recto) are plain rice paper. The book contains 12 paintings, 6 paintings on each side...

It was carved by a late Meiji period (1868~1911) artist Tozan (東山). It depicts a smiling wood cutter taking a break and tying his straw sandal lace. A sparrow is resting on his straw hat. It is 6 1/5" high, 3 7/16" wide (from the bottom) and 3" thick (from the bottom). Aside from two hair line cracks; one on his back head and one on the bottom, it is in great condition.

Antique Japanese kesa, Buddhist monk's traditional outer garment. Made from rich fragments of silk donated by wealthy devotees, kesa are traditionally made of square and rectangular swatches of material symbolizing the Buddha's patchwork garments. In contrast with this idea is the material itself, made of fine woven silks...

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Mug, Tankard, Ca. 1736-1795, 6 1/2" high, 3" diameter-top rim, 5" wide include handle, Famille Rose bouquet of Flowers in the shaped urn or vase with low relief dots near the top rim and bottom and twisted handle. Very thin line half way circle on the unglazed bottom but I do not see nor feel the separation inside the bottom.

Burmese sandstone seated figure.

Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 37.4 C.M. / Width 17.7 C.M. / Thickness 19 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 Chinese porcelain cups decorated with birds and flowers in famille rose enamel. 19th century. Matching hardwood stands. The cups are in perfect condition; the hardwood stands have small age cracks. Diameter of cups: 3".

A large flat bottom blue and white porcelain washer from Qing Dynasty. Over all good condition with a very tiny chip at the inside edge of the rim, and a few minor kiln flaws on the glaze. Diameter: 9-5/8"; height: 3". Provenance: from the Collection of C. Philip Cardeiro .

19th century wooden netsuke of sitting Okame snickering as she fondles a long stem of a mushroom in her hand. The netsuke is definitely of shunga type with not so subtle sexual connotation. Wonderfully carved (see her endearingly ugly face, hair arrangement and flowing lines of her kimono), beautiful patina, little nicks here and there. Height 1 13/16 inches.

Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Tai Lue is a tribal people living in Burma, it is difficult to find Buddha from this ethnic group.
Tai Lue Buddhas look more primitive than typical Burmese Buddhas.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Measurement: Height 56.8 C.M. / Width 19 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age)...

A very rare antique Buddhist miniature knife/dagger with a bronze gilt figure as handle, 19th Century, Thai or Burmese. The sheath is hand carved wood and has script on both sides. The small steel blade also has writing engraved on both sides. Size: length of knife including handle 5" or 13 cm. Very good condition. Something for collectors as rare!

Antique Persian Bijar Heriz Serapi Hand Knotted Rug, Made in the area of Gholtugh Bijar, Kurdistan, in Iran (Old Persia) at around 1920, from 100% wool and vegetable dyes in the geometric pattern and colors common of the Heriz region. It is called a Serapi rug, because this is the name given to the better quality Seriz rugs. It measures 203cm X 115cm (81" X 46"). Shipping, via FEDEX ground is included in the price...

A framed Indonesian sarong, a long cloth worn as a wrap skirt, finely hand-woven with bands of geometric figures and repeating patterns. Made of warp ikat, with natural dyes of blue, rust, and brown. From the eastern outlier of Lembata Island.

20th century

Dimensions: 41" x 79"

A good quality Japanese vase and cover decorated with scrolling Octopus-vine patterns almost entirely covering the body of the vase and cover. Probably Arita in origin. The vase dates to the early 19th Century and the late Edo period. The vase stands 26cm high, including the cover, and has a diameter of 15cm. The foot-ring measures 8cm. The vase weighs 1445 grams in total. The condition is good no cracks, chips or restoration to the body. There is a crack to the rim of the cover (see images)...

18th Century Qing Dynasty.

17cm x11cn (2 pieces)

Original paint preserved.

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...

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. Overall in very good original condition.

Early 20th century

Dimensions...

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. In the four corners of the painting are four dancing Dakinis, female deities of meditation and the bardo, or in...

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. Each fierce deity embraces their consort in a Yabyum pose, and each holds a dif...

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. There are sixteen different colored Dakinis altogether, clothed in human and animal skins, and feasting on corpses. Eight Dakinis have the heads of various animals; A vultu...

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. All original lacquer finish and iron hardware including square drawer pulls and elaborately cut out lock pl...

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