A nice and substantial Late Gothic type of chest key, European, probably German, c. 1550-1590 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem with fluted collar and an oval bow.

Size: 108 mm.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

A lovely key for a treasury chest or money trunk, late 15th./16th. century.

A large and solidly built key with an elaborately carved hollow stem and the oval bow decorated in the center in gothic manor. A rare key!

The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even tiny statuettes...

A nice thick key for a strong-box or treasury chest, c. mid 16th. century.

The key with a large, enforced bit with elaborately carved slots. The stem and the bow of the typical late Gothic design. With much old copper from a coppering in the time of use.

The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship...

The largest key in the collection for the type and period, and fitting a large family chest or trunk in oak, mid 16th. century.

Very attractive key with a Gothic design and heavy reenforced bit. Remnants of old coppering to the details.

Size: 152 mm. long.

A very solidly built key for a large strong-box or treasury chest, c. mid 16th. century.

The key with a large, enforced bit with elaborately carved slots. The stem decorated with an octagonal collar and the bow typical late Gothic design.

The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship...

Large and beautiful Late Gothic type of door or gate key, European, probably German, c. 1550 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem and a beautiful oval decorated bow. Much remnants of original copper metal on the stem and later silvering / tinned.

Size: 130 mm. solidly built.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

A group of 4 very rare early miniature keys for locks in small chests or jewelry boxes, c. 15th.-18th. century.

The group includes a very attractive iron key with a bronze handle / bow and hollow stem, decorated in the gothic manor, probably 15th.-16th. century (40 mm.). Pair of very nice and rare miniature keys with gothic bows and hollow stems, finely cleaned and maintained, probably 15th.-16th...

SOOTY BUDDHA WITH HALF FACE

Wood. Late Edo period, 19th century, Japan. Aesthetically well‐proportioned. H 19 x 5 x 5 cm (7.48 x 1.96 x 1.96in)...

A Chinese cloisonne enamel and gilt bronze water-pot, Qianlong mark and period. 6.5cms. Small bruise to one side. From a Sussex, UK, collection.

Large Burmese brown glazed pottery jar with three loop handles around the neck and naturally running glaze on the body.

Age: Burma, 18th Century
Size: Height 52 C.M. / Width 45 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age, and a firing fault on the body). 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.

Laos bronze gong, a kind of Laos musical instrument which produces a loud and sonorous sound. Gong stick is included.

Age: Laos, 19th Century
Size of gong only: Diameter 35.5 C.M. / Thickness 9 C.M.
Height including stand: 52.7 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...

A pair of Sukhothai pottery brown glazed jars with naturally running glaze on the body, natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck.

Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th-16th Century
Size: Height 37 - 38 C.M. / Width 33.5 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.

Chinese pottery standing cow with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Length 16 C.M. / Width 6.7 C.M. / Height 11.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...

Khmer pottery Jar.

Age: Cambodia, Pre-Angkor Period, 6th - 7th Century
Size: Height 28.4 C.M. / Width 35 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.

Boxwood netsuke depicting a Karashishi with his mouth wide open, accompanied by a perforated ball, protected with his front paws, a symbol indicating a male shishi, representative of the Yang principle and male energy. Signed Minkoku. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.5 x 2.7 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory netsuke depicting a large open lotus flower with a frog and a crab looking at each other. The patina is light on the front and more yellowish underneath. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 2.4 x 4.5 x 3.9 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Boxwood shunga netsuke with skillfully carved natural himotoshi depicting two mushrooms. A touch of genius is found in the depiction of the smallest mushroom, which is placed upside down above the larger one's head. From this small cavity emerges a delicate caterpillar carved from blond horn. Engraved signature Masatomo 正友. Period: Edo 19th century Dimensions: 2.4 x 4.2 x 3.6 cm. State of conservation: Excellent condition - There are natural openings in the wood.

Six-panel byobu 屏風 screen painted on silk with floral motifs with numerous chrysanthemums. The ocher silk provides a warm backdrop for the delicate floral motifs that adorn the screen. The chrysanthemums, with their elegant shapes and shades of white, yellow and pink, are painted with precision, creating a visual effect that captures the essence of nature's beauty...