A rare and genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT OF TOE-MYTHICAL LION from Burma, ca. 1680. Octagonal Base (nearly circular) with curvilinear mouldings over the chest and face. Dark, natural and rich beautiful patina. Very good condition. Has small round depression on back of base. Weight: 62 gr. (4 tical) Size: 34 mm. height. Collector's item.
A rare find, Peranakan Pendant with the birds and jewellery coin , popular in the olden days , worn by Baba and the Nyonyas in ceremonies , gilt gold and with movable part
An exceptional large bronze ritual bowl, Indonesia, Java, Majapahit Empire, 13th.-14th. century.
As temporary with the Yuan and Early Ming Dynasties, the Majapahit Empire became a dominant world power in the 13th.-15th. century unders ruler like Hayam Wuruk. Majapahit was an empire of 98 tributaries, stretching from Sumatra to New Guinea;consisting of present-day Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, southern Thailand, East Timor, Sulu Archipelago and other parts of the Philippines...
Fine rectangular lime box made of bronze, decorated with numerous silver inserts representing floral and geometric designs. Inside the box are four compartments with their lids, also decorated with silver inserts showing stylised flowers. Philippines archipelago, Mindanao island, early 19th century. Dimensions: length: 9.3 cm, height: 6.1 cm. Slight abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Acquired in Luzon island in 1978.
A massive and solid bronze axe in the battleaxe form with a wide blade, Dong Son Culture, Annam region of present day Vietnam, 4th.-1st. cent. BC.
The type of axe have been found in most of Southern Han Empire (South), the very wide edge of the blade is peculiar for the Annam region.
The Dong Son Culture evolved semi-autonomous from the Han Empire in China until the powerful Han-dynasti Nanyue expanded south around 110 BC...
5,2 cm high Srivijaya bronze figure. condition is original you can see on the picture. free from any repair.
Belt buckle of square shape, with a fine relief geometric decoration. Bronze, with nice age patina. Burma, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Length: 9.5 cm. Height: 6.2 cm. Very good condition.
Large medallion with a relief design on both sides, a galloping horse on the obverse and a scorpio surrounded by symbols on the reverse. Tin alloy, soil incrustations. Siam, Ayuthaya period15th to 18th century. Diameter: 6,7 cm. Good condition.
Interesting set of two bronze weights including a scarce Arakan weight and another probably Burmese Shan, both early weights for the types probably dating late 18th. century.
The Arakan weight typically crude manifacturing and only 254 grams, the other weight weighs c. 315 grams.
Both with much patina and attractive!
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
A set of superb bronze Hamsa bird opium weights of 5 tical, Late Shan Empire, c. early 1800s.
The Hamsas with varieties of spikes and other features, all standing on elongated hexagonal bases. Clear 6-ray verification marks.
Weight: c...
Antique Cambodian, Khmer, bronze figure of Hindu deity Vishnu standing on a square plinth in samabhanga, each of his four arms holding an attributes, mace, lotus, chakra and conch, wearing a cylindrical mitre headdress, dressed in short pleated sampot with fishtail pleats at front and back and secured with an elaborate beaded belt, the face with wide smiling features flanked by long earrings.
CONDITION: In good condition showing age and usage, with dark brown and green patina...
Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 15.2 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 32 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.
An very attractive massive To or Beast type of bronze opium weight, Burmese, 1550-1630.
Weight: 304 grams = 20 tical
A scarce early type of weight on a hexagonal decorated base with round circular depression mark at the front.
Condition: Choice for the high age, smooth even wear and lovely olive patina.
Reff. Mikkelsen p. 142, figure
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhist deity figures, posed into a tantric Yab-yum ("Father / Mother") position is a common symbol in the Buddhist art in India, Button, Nepal, and Tibet. It represents the primordial union of wisdom and compassion, depicted as a male deity in sexual union with his female consort. Its also a reincarnation image of creation.
The male deity figure wears an elaborate crown with inlay of diamonds and pointed finial...
Beautiful handcrafted Thai Silver Ceremonial Bowls with detailed repousse decor depicting scrolling and flowers in 5 different panels. Very fine workmanship,19th Century. 3 bowls available. These bowls were used in Buddhist cermonies for blessing, fortune, health and prosperity. Good condition with normal wear due to age and use. Size: 5 cm x 6.5 cm. top diameter. Sold individually.
Typical Boat-shaped bronze axe with oval socket, made by the Dong Son Culture of the Annam region Vietnam, c. 300-100 BC.
Enigmatic for the Dong Son culture and attractive with it's boat form and vivid patina. The Dong Son Culture evolved semi-autonomous from the Han Empire in China until the powerful Han-dynasti Nanyue expanded south around 110 BC. and incoporated the region into the realm.
Size: 7 cm wide and 7,5 cm tall.
Condition: Very fine...
Ancient beautiful well designed Pyu gold bead from the 5th century.These beads were made from natural occurring gold. When tested it is 22 karat gold with traces of silver and copper.
Weight:4,84 grams Size: See last photo
An impressive spouted vessel, made of bronze, adorned with elaborate relief of animals like frogs, fishes, crabs and Chinese influenced creatures like dragons and Buddhist lions. The movable handle with a crocodile. These kettle were used during festive or ritual occasions. Please refer to "Malay Brassware - A Guide to the Collections of the National Museum Singapore" and compare with object no...