Tibetan, c. 16th.-18th. century. The bell is made in a silverish bronze metal, with the vajra handle once gilt. Most of these bells are from the 19th.-20th...

A fine highly patinated 'Gao' prayer box with some unreseached content inside, the box probably 18th.-19th. century.

Beautiful ancient box with extensive smooth wear and decoration on the front.
BR> Size: 10 x 11 cm. and c. 5 cm. thick and quite sturdy metal.

Condition: Choice Very fine, stunning brown patina.

Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen Tribal & Asian art collection, c. 1950s-2007.

Very Rare Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Lotus Jar with Sanskrit Inscription

This very rare, possibly unique, pottery jar was made between the 10th and 13th centuries, during the Five Dynasties period (AD 906 - 960), Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province. 

It is one of the most unusual Yunnan jars that we have seen. The design represents either lotus leaves or a lotus blossom...

Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Small Pottery Bucket

This unusual object, a pottery model of a bucket, was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Black, or dark grey, pottery objects dating to the Yuan Dynasty are not widely known. They are found in the northern provinces, particularly Gansu province in the north-west.

This item is quite heavily-potted and fairly highly-fired with a smooth burnished surface...

A lovely high patinated 'Gao' prayer box with the Lama Letter and monastery laquer seal inside, the box probably deep into the 18th. century, the letter an early 20th. century addition in english.

Beautiful ancient box with extensive smooth wear and decoration on the front. The letter inside on silky paper, handmade and coloured. Comes with a monastery seal with Budhha.

Size: 10 x 11 cm. and c. 5 cm...

A finely carved late- to Neo-Assyrian black stone cylinder seal, depicting running animal in a superb style and very high relief, above is star and crescent, mid-to late Assyrian.

Size: 25 mm. tall and 12 mm. wide.

Condition: Near extremely fine and glossy, the cracks in the imprint depicted, are not in the seal!

Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977. Comes with COA and his hard imprint.

A very attractive and rare bluish glazed stone seal, Middle Assyrian, later 2nd. millenium BC.

The seal is carved with a detailed depiction of the King hunting a winged Griffin from behind with a bow, another hunter shooting from the front, Bird flying above and between them.

Size: 36 mm. tall and 13 mm. wide.

Condition: Good very fine, minor chipping to the glaze at the edge but intact!

Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977...

A very nice early carving and highly unusual! Buddha is depicted as a crowned king seated on his double Lotus Throne held by a dragon below and with a great flaming halo behind, carved with dragons.

The carving can be dated to the late Ming-early Qing dynasty, c. 17th. century.

Size: 38,3 cm. tall.

Condition: Nice Very fine. even wear and drying of the wood chips and degradation of the paint, but with much of the original laquer and paint still preserved...

Very precise and decorative carving and painting of a deity seated on a tiger-cat, inside a high throne with dragon, all in black, red, gold and laquer, Qing dynasty, late 19th.-early 20th. century.

Size: c31-30,5 cm. tall and 19,5 cm. wide.

Condition: Near Extremely fine, some fine wear to laquer and gilt, very sound and heavy wood, chip to his beard on left side othervise completely intact!

Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen collection, c. 1950s-2007.

Height on Stands: 16 cm (6.4 in)
Width: 9 cm (3.8 in)
Depth: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)

Quality pair of carved Chinese horses on original timber stands; natural material; well-carved pieces; one ear reattached; good condition

Gorgeous Taisho period Ca. 1920 gold lacquered dragon carving from a buddhist shrine. Carved intricately out of cypress and set in maroon frame. Great condition. 34" long x 10" tall. Ask for shipping quote.

TALL Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Farmer with Shield

This tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. Such figures are usually referred to as farmers, although during this period Sichuan farmers were also called upon by their masters to become soldiers when required. This figure holds in his left hand a long sword, and in his right hand a shield. There is also a short knife attached to his belt...

TALL Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Sichuan Pottery Farmer (81cm / 32")

This tall pottery figure was made during the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220) and has been excavated from Sichuan province. It is made from a reddish pottery and is highly detailed. Such figures are usually referred to as farmers, although during this period Sichuan farmers were also called upon by their masters to become soldiers when required...

A high quality bronze head of Buddha, Thailand, c. 16th. century.

With Suchothai style facial features and a lovely dark brown patina.

Size: c. 11 cm. high and 15,7 cm. incl. the hardwood plint.

Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1960s-1980s.

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century
Size: Height 38.5 C.M. / Width 21.5 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.

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base.

Age: Burma, Ava period, 16th Century
Size: Height 32.5 C.M. / Width 16.2 C.M.
Condition: Some expected degradation due to its age including old wears. 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.

A rare early bronze figure of Vishnu, South Indian, perhaps Tamil Nadu, c. 16th.-18th. century or even earlier.

Size: c. 76 mm. tall.

Condition: Choice Very fine, lovely old patina and much smooth wear.

Ex. Old and important Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards.

An early bronze figure of Pavati, South Indian, perhaps Tamil Nadu, 18th. century or earlier.

Finely detailed and attractive figurine.

Size: c. 81 mm. tall.

Condition: Choice Very fine, lovely old patina, with a fine chestnut brown colour from high copper content, much smooth wear.

Ex. Old and important Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards.