This piece is a museum quality dagger from ancient Southeast Asia. It was recovered in Vietnam and is likely from the Dong Son or Dian cultures. The last enlargement shows an example in the Hanoi Museum that is nearly identical (though not as nice) as the one offered for sale here. A full condition report will be included with the sale. The condition report includes x-rays, scanning electron microscope energy dispersive spectra, micrographs, etc. This may be your last opportunity to own such a h ...click for details
This piece is an ancient bronze bell from southeast Asia. It is likely from the Khmer culture around the 12th century but stylistically it could be considerably older. It has a beautiful blue and green patina with traces of soil encrustations and fabric. It is approximately 7.5 cm tall, 6.8 cm wide and weighs 251 grams.
Here is a matched pair of Qian Long swords (17th - 18th century) with gilt brass/bronze ornaments on horn handles. There are traces of "seven stars" decorations on the blades. Each sword measures close to 70 cm in length. These are exquisite remnants of a time gone by and very hard to find in today's market.
This is a beautiful bronze dagger from the Dong Son culture in early Southeast Asia. It dates to the Han period (ca 200 bc). The very fine quillons that are often missing on pieces of this type are present and intact, making this a truly rare and high quality find. It measures 31.5 cm in length and weighs 371 grams. It appears to have a repair to the very tip, which is not uncommon for these daggers.
In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the “Dragon’s Embrace.” Around 1994 local fishermen began finding pottery in their nets. Thus what has become known as the "Hoi An Hoard" was discovered. This blue and white porcelain bowl is from that famous find. It was also part of the original Butterfields auction of Hoi An pieces. The Butterfield's sticker is still on the piece and a matching numbered cer ...click for details
This is a Dong Son culture spear point from ancient Southeast Asia circa 300 BC. It has a fairly heavy patina but seems stable. There are losses to the edges but it is still a good piece - especially for this price. It weighs a hefty 82 grams and measures 12.6 cm in length.
This is a terrific bronze bell from the Khmer culture in ancient Viet Nam or Thailand (circa 1200 AD). It weighs 250 grams and measures 6.8cm across the opening. It shows no signs of repair or restoration. It has a fantastic green/blue patina and there are even remnants of cloth or wood fibers mineralized in the surface.
This is a very nice pottery vessel from the Ban Chiang culture in ancient Thailand, Udon Province (circa 200 BC). It has very intricate, geometric designs typical of Ban Chiang pieces. The designs are both incised into the clay and then painted. Incised and painted, pedestaled pottery is one of the rarest types. As with most ancient pottery, this piece has been professionally restored from large fragments. It is roughly 18cm tall. Pieces such as this regularly sell for over $1000. Don't miss ...click for details
This is another incredible bronze spear from the Dong Son culture in ancient Southeast Asia (circa 250 BC). This particular piece has a very unusual pointed socket. The shape of the blade is very uncommon as well. The piece is solid and stable with no signs of repair or damage. It measures 321mm and weighs 241 grams. This is a truly rare example ancient bronze weaponry.
This is a bronze spear from the Dong Son culture in ancient Southeast Asia (circa 200 BC). This spear has some pitting but appears stable and solid with no repairs. It measures 268mm in length and weighs 277 grams. It has a thick and narrow blade which is unusual. It also has a peculiar shaped socket adding to its rarity.
