A finely painted Nepalese Thangka, early 20th. cent.
The circle of life and Buddhist realms are depicted in this beautiful thangka painting. Hand painted using traditional technique with different colors, decorations and motif. On cotton canvas.
Size: 57×40 cm. (for the picture itself)
Ex. Danish Estate collection
A lovely small childs dagger, made in the late neolithic period, Daggertime-bronzeage, c. 2000-1600 BC.
Finely knapped in dark fossilized silex!
Size: 11 cm.
Condition: Near mint!
Ex. Danish Collection
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will be issued after sale - estimated delivery of the item with official license is 2-4 weeks after the sale.
A nice and affordable chisel / axe, Danish Neolithic period 3rd. millenium BC.
Though some chisels are made as late as Daggertime just before the bronzeage, this unpolished attractive chisel was likely made during the Singlegrave period, 2800-2400 BC.
Size: 165 mm. (16,8 cm.)
Condition: Very fine, a few minor chips to the edge, light greyish patina with some brown iron oxide spots.
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A wonderfully condition chisel / axe, Danish Neolithic period 3rd. millenium BC.
Though some chisels are made as late as Daggertime just before the bronzeage, this unpolished attractive chisel was likely made during the Singlegrave period, 2800-2400 BC.
Size: 165 mm. (16,8 cm.)
Condition: Near Mint condition with a razor sharp bit / edge. Fine glossy light greyish patina.
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A finely patinated large Danish Neolithic sicle, dating back to later neolithic period, ca. 2600-2200 B.C.
Wonderful sicle of a good size, measuring c. 14,5 cm. long and 4,6 cm. wide. Very broad and not crescentic. Nice workmanship have resulted in a thinbladed and exquisite flint artifact that will enhance most collections.
Fine deep brown marsh patina!
Condition: Near Extremely fine.
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Rare Zo/Tedem "tawnok"- reference "The Art of the Zo: Philadelphia Museum of Art". The Tedum aka Tiddim are a subgroup of the Chin, who live mostly in Northern Burma, Chin State, as well India, and Bangladesh. This piece is circa 1950-1960, spun from commercial, hand dyed cotton thread with some single faced supplementary and diamond twill patterns. Please see enlargements to appreciate the complexity of this weave...
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 31.7 C.M. / Width 18.6 C.M. / Depth 13 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.
Special offer: 4 Tang Dynasty terra cotta statues, all have had repair i.e. heads glued back on- (two are not the original heads). The amber glazed figure has the original sancai glaze though not very shiny. Dimensions note in enlargement text.
Length: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Height: 6 cm (2.4 in)
Depth: 3.9 cm (1.7 in)
Quality Japanese carved okimono of an elephant; natural material; finely carved throughout; minor restoration; good condition
1920s chosen matsu (Korean pine wood) netsuke of a rooster. Perfectly captured essence of the creature, carved in characteristic Hida school style with clever use of wood colors and structure to add to the charm of the piece. Excellent sense of volume, eyes are inlaid with black horn, beautiful patina. Length 1.76 inches.
19th century bronze netsuke in a shape of a double gourd. Nicely made, very pleasant brown patina, swinging loop around its waist for hanging. Fixed brass stopper to its neck. Length 2.21 inches.
A late 19th century lorgnette, guilloché enamel and silver handle. The enamel decoration is of a rose flower and diminutive gold buds on a light blue background. The shell-shaped end of the handle conceals the spring mechanism that opens up the two brass roundels for the lenses. No hallmark to the enameled handle, but the work is most probably French. A loop at the end of the handle allows for a chain or a string...
A very fine and elegant Beaux Art crystal chandelier circa 1920s. The top of fine gilt bronze in an ornate but delicate flourish. Measuring 30” x 20”
A fine and delightful delicate French early 19th century crystal chandelier complete with crystal swags and drops. The 6 light chandelier measuring 32” in height and 24” diameter at base. Totally electrified amd working.
Edwardian Regency sterling silver 3-piece coffee set, ca 1910. This set comprise coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Coffeepot and creamer have ovoid body. Sugar has round body. All faceted with raised foot and capped double-scroll handles. Coffeepot cover hinged and domed with vasiform finial. Creamer and sugar have gilt-washed interior. Chased garland and fleurs de lys in frames. Fully marked including maker’s (William B. Durgin) and retailer’s (Theodore B. Starr) stamps, and no. 17...
A fine 19th century 2 tiered chandelier in gold leafed carved wood with bronze fitting. The fixture with 12 lights in total. Measuring 32” in height which can be adjustable and 32” in width
Large Art Nouveau glass cologne with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Globular with short neck and everted rim in silver collar. Ball stopper. Symmetrical overlay in fluid whiplash tendrils and stylized leaves and flowerheads. Elongated oval frame engraved with shaded single-letter (B). Glass is red. Silver fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. D947. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x D 5 in. #BY252
This Romanian hide scraper is 2 13/16" long. The stone bit is original and still tight in place. The bit is the proper length for scraper control. This is stone age with a fossilized ivory handle with thumb rest in perfect condition This is a super rare find.