An Indian Kalamkari mat, probably from Coromandel coast, made of slightly padded and quilted chintz. The cotton ground is block-printed and painted with a central medallion surrounded by meandering exotic flowers and crenelation. Lined with printed cotton, indigo dyed fabric edging. Condition: clean, few very small old mends, little small age stains. Dimension: 121 cm x 83 cm.
An antique, beautifully worked Sinhalese dagger with its original scabbard. The grip is of finely carved horn, embellished with plaques and pommel cap in silver. The straight steel blade is single edged. It is inset on both sides and on top with scrolling and foliate motifs in silver. The scabbard is of two halves of light wood, the upper part embellished with silver work. Condition: grip with a crack and lost silver plaques. Blade with missing silver insets and little corroded. End of scabbard ...click for details
A punch dagger with tapering double edged steel blade, each face decorated with a four-armed deity. Straight handle with double-grip, decorated on the side with flowers. Sheath made of wood with velvet lining. Condition: tip slightly chipped, sheath with losses. Some flash rust. Dimension: 44.6 cm long, 7.4 cm wide.
Antique Tibetan gilt iron fittings with open-work decoration. Three buckles and four hooks in the shape of a vajra. Condition: some rust. Dimension: approx. 11.2 cm and 8.8 cm long, weight: 260 g.
A lot of fifteen Tibetan gilt and pierced iron buttons in two different sizes, originating from a bridle or a belt. Condition: little rust, one small boss dented. Dimension: diameter large: 2.8 cm, small: 1.9 cm.
An antique Tibetan buckle made of chiseled iron and damascened in gold, originating from a bridle or a belt. The fitting with hook is beautifully decorated with a lotus among scrollwork and a wave pattern (chu ris). Condition: little rust, few traces of usage. Dimension: 10 cm and 5 cm long, 76 g.
A powder flask in nautilus shell form originating most from India. The surface decorated with fabric forming geometric and solar motifs. The top with turned horn or ivory spout and one side with two iron suspension loops. Condition: spout chipped, missing plug, surface with lost fabric. Dimension: approx. 13 cm x 13 cm, weight: 258 g.
A globular shaped Indian waterpipe base made of zinc alloy, the body decorated with vegetal motifs, inlaid in silver and brass. Condition: inlay losses, bottom with old repair. Dimension: 16.8 cm high, weight: 1160 g.
A pierced and incised gilt copper dish embellished with enamel. Condition: wear to gilding, a tiny rim dent, slightly bent. Dimension: diameter: 24.5 cm, weight: 532 g. Without wooden stand.
Lap desk with carved wood panels depicting lions, dogs, elephants and birds among tendrils. Framed by Sadeli micro mosaic, bone and ebony banding. Fitted interior with several compartments made of sandalwood and lined with red velvet or green fabric. Functioning lock with key. Condition: all knobs replaced, missing banding and Sadeli mosaic. Carved panels chipped. Dimension: closed: 32.2 cm wide x 24.2 cm deep, 8.5 cm high, weight: over 2 kg.
