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Ancient Chinese Minority Culture Decorated Bronze Spear

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons: Pre AD 1000   item# 1115339

Ancient Chinese Minority Culture Decorated Bronze Spear
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This is a beautifully decorated bronze socketed spear point from Sichuan Province. It is most likely from the Ba or Ba-Shu minority culture that flourished in that area. The style and decor are reminiscent of the Shang period but as was often the case with minority culture pieces, this probably dates to a few centuries later. It's delicate attachment loops on either side are still intact and there are no signs of repair. It has a central reinforcing rib and decorations on two surfaces that s ...click for details


Khmer Culture Bronze Boiler

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork: Pre 1492   item# 957899

Khmer Culture Bronze Boiler
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$795 

This interesting piece is from the Khmer Culture of Southeast Asia, dating to circa the 12th century AD. This piece has three individual parts that all fit together snugly and appear to be original as a set. There does appear to be a repair to one of the handles but both handles are still present. The diameter of the piece is a little over 15.5 cm and the weight of the entire set is 617 gram. This is quite an unusual set and would enhance any antiquities collection.


Museum Quality Dian Culture Bronze Dagger

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons: Pre AD 1000   item# 831192

Museum Quality Dian Culture Bronze Dagger
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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


Khmer Culture Bronze Bell

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork: Pre 1492   item# 831066

Khmer Culture Bronze Bell
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$99 

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.


Beautiful Han Period Bronze Dong Son Dagger

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 801307

Beautiful Han Period Bronze Dong Son Dagger
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$1195 

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.


Porcelain Bowl from the Hoi An Hoard Butterfields

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Pre 1700   item# 799606

Porcelain Bowl from the Hoi An Hoard Butterfields
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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


Dong Son Bronze Spearhead

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Pre AD 1000   item# 586730

Dong Son Bronze Spearhead
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$24 

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.


Khmer Culture Large Bronze Bell

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Pre AD 1000   item# 578802

Khmer Culture Large Bronze Bell
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$129 

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.


Ban Chiang Decorated Pottery Vessel

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000   item# 578785

Ban Chiang Decorated Pottery Vessel
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$495 

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


Amazing Dong Son Bronze Spear

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Edged Weapons: Pre AD 1000   item# 549460

Amazing Dong Son Bronze Spear
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$599 

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.

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