Antique 18th-19th century Indonesian - Bali, Betel Nut Cutter or Nut Cracker (Kacip) made of hand forged steel in the form of a flying, winged lion (/singha bersajap/) with a flaming mane and tail.
CONDITION: In good condition with a lovely old deep patina very aged appearance and sign of usage.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 21 cm (8 .27 inches).
A geuine large Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of a Mythical CHINTHE Lion, 18th Century, Burma. Square base with horizontal lines. Size: H. 70 mm. Weight: approx. 329 gr.
A fine group 4 different 10 Tical opium weights from the Late Shan Empire, c. 1820-1860 AD.
Interesting study groupe representing 4 different late Burmese Shan styles of Hamsa birds. all with fine patinas and weighing 162,12 / 163,5 / 159,8 / 159,7 grams.
Condition: VF-EF for type, all 4 with nice patinas.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
Good bronze bell from the Vietnamese Bronze Age, late Dongson Culture- Dong Khoi phase, circa 600 BCE-200CE. No breakage or repair comes with simple perspex stand. H: 9.6mm/3.8in and base W: 7.3cm/2.8in. Free shipping
A lovely early variant of the bronze opium weight of the 20 Tical, Elongated octagonal base, c. 1720-1750.
This 20 tical weight is a transitional or Hybrid piece sporting a beautiful elongated octagonal base, very detailed and with an aucillery mark with 4 rays, which belongs to the types of the late 17th.-early 18th...
An attractive and peculiar style bronze buddha, Indonesia, perhaps Sumatra (?), 19th. century or earlier.
He is seated in meditation with tribal headdress and large round bracelets on an semi-circular throne with a backplate.
Size: 11,8 cm. tall.
Conditin: Choice and intact with a fine dark natural patina.
Ex. Swedish Private Collection.
A set of the tiniest bronze 'opium' currency weights, we've ever handled!. All Burmese Chinte / Toe weights with square bases, 18th. century AD.
Nominals included:
1 gram = 1/16 Tical!
0,78 grams = 1/20 Tical?
1,46 grams = 1/10 Tical
1,54 grams = 1/10 Tical
2,93 grams = 1/5 Tical
Rarity: Rare-Very rare. Such low weights from the 18th...
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.
A large silver plate bronze mirror, Cambodia, Khmer Empire, ca. 11th.-12th. century AD.
Large and with a beautiful silver patina, uncleaned with patches of green oxidation on the grey silver surface. It features a perfect circular form and a recessed side with concentric incised circles tracing the borders. Objects like this one were signs of prestige, owned by the wealthy and elite in Khmer society.
Size: Ca. 18 cm. in diameter!
Ex...
Interesting and large size of bronze bird weight of 20 Tical with finely decorated base, Late Shan States, 19th. century.
Very high quality execution even for the type with huge head spikes, and depicting the Siwazu bird, standing on a fancy elongated hexagonal base.
Weight: 326 grams = 20 tical.
Condition: Choice Extremely fine, beautiful surfaces and patina
Reff. Bering Mikkelsen, p...
A nice scarce Golden Hamsa bronze opium weight of Burma, early weight with octagonal base, c. 1730-1760.
Weight: 155 grams = 10 Tical.
The bird with with beak appendages, octagonal base.
Condition: Very fine, much smooth wear, nice brown patina.
Reff. Gear group 3; Mikkelsen p. 116 fig. 51-52.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
Two authentic ancient Burmese Bronze HINTHA-HAMSA OPIUM WEIGHTS, 18/19th Century, lost wax process and genuine old patina. Both have an octagon base. Size: H. 40 mm. (73 gr.) and 30 mm. (31 gr.), Can also be purchased separately, please inquire.
An intriguing and extremely rare Late Shan bronze opium weight of a U tail Hamsa bird c. 1800, but without any kind of ridges or spikes to ether neck or head!
The weight can be classified along with the later Shan bronze weights with hexagonal bases (See Gear group 1+2), but not published in this beautiful bird form...
A large and genuine 18/19th Century Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of a Mythical HINTHA Bird, Burma, marked with 9-rayed star emblem. Octagon base. Size: H. 60 mm. Weight: 326 gr.
Fine lot of two early bronze figures, probably 18th. century or earlier.
Size: 57-53 mm.
Condition: Near Very fine intact with fine wear from worship.
Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen, 1950s-2012.
An attractive late medieval bronze opium weight in the old classical style featuring the unusual elongated octagonal base. Depicting a ‘Toe’ or lionbeast, Burma c. 1550 AD
Note the circular verification mark at the front of the base.
Weight: 75,56 grams = 5 Tical
Rarity: Rare.
Refference: Gear Group 4/2. Mikkelsen p.128, figure 65a...
The lid with a fine decoration of floral patterns. The silver makes a great contrast with the dark patina of the copper. L. 7,5 cm, H. 6 cm. Very good condition.
A genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of a Mythical CHINTHE Lion, 18th Century, Burma. Square base.
Size: H. 55 mm. Weight: approx. 155 gr.