A very fine 19thC Thai Wooden Temple carving depicting a kneeling Acolyte giving water to an elephant on its knees along with two children kneeling in worship,all mounted on a black
wooden base.The overall condition is excellent with no repairs.(please note the photo enlargements to see the beauty of this carving and skill of the carver)All carved out of one large piece of wood,indigenous to Thailand.Size: 32"high x 11"wide(middle of carving)A very special carving for a very special c ...click for details
This extremely well carved 19thC ivory/bone walking stick handle shows a man seated firmly on a standing horse.The carving itself comes from Thailand.Condition:Perfect.Circa:Qing Dynasty,(1850-1895)Size:3 3/4"long x 7/8"diameter
An interesting and very well carved walking stick handle.
A superb,small bronze opium weight in the shape of a horse,displays a rich,brown patina acquired over the years from the handling of one person to another.This form modelled to the likeness of a horse,stands four square on an oval base.
Condition:Excellent.Circa:Qing Dynasty,mid-late 19thC(1850-1880)Size:1 5/8"high x1 1/4"
base diameter x 1/2lb(aprox)An unusual form
that should be a must for your opium weight collection.
A bronze form modelled in the shape of a mythical bird standing with feet squared on an ornate
round base,eyes focused on what's in its mouth with back tail feathers raised and arched forward.Three distinct horizontal layers of feathers encircle the bird's neck,giving it a very regal appearance.The grooved handle extends from the back of the bird's head to the tip of the tail feathers with a tiny baby bird perched in the middle middle of the handle.
The condition is excellent with ...click for details
