A pair of Japanese bronze vases with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 19.1 C.M. / Width 10.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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 pair of Cambodia rice cutters.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Size of cutters only: Height 26 - 34.3 C.M. / Width 42 - 48.5 C.M. / Thickness 3.5 - 3.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 47 - 74.4 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Good circa early 20th CE pair of miniature Lanna Northern Thai Buddhas. The small one on left is amulet sized (H: 5.2cm/2in) with traces of gold and black lacquer and the larger one is a small votive image (H: 7.2cm/2.8in). I believe these to be cast in zinc. Free shipping international shipping via Hong Kong Registered Airmail.
Two silver teapots, both with strainer and hinged cover on pouring spout. Beautifully made with floral decoration, the knobs in bud-shape. Both marked "ZR800". Provenance: Swiss-Dutch family living in Indonesia in the first half of the 20th C. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: large teapot: c. 22.3 cm high, 17.8 cm wide, weight: 607 g, small one: c. 15.4 cm x 12.4 cm, weight: 417 g. Total weight: 1.024 kg.
Exquisite Javanese Bronze Oil Lamp depicting a stylized sacred Hindu NANDI BULL, late 19/20th Century. Condition: good, size: 7.25" L. 6.5" x D. 2 1/8". Weight: 1247 gr.
A small Thai pedestal silver tray made in several parts. With repoussed and incised decoration of an animal and flower scrolls. Dimension: diameter: c. 14 cm, 6 cm high, weight: 163 g. Condition: few traces of usage.
Cambodia rice cutter.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Measurement: Height 28.2 C.M. / Width 40.3 C.M. / Height including stand 69.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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 Padang Highlands gilt brass kettle with false lid and a lidded box standing on three legs, both cast with the lost wax method showing floral and geometric motifs. Condition: both lids with few tiny casting holes, the box interior with some rust, both items with traces of usage. Dimension: kettle: c. 21.5 cm high, c. 15 cm long, box: c. 13.8 cm high, diameter: c. 13 cm, weight together: 1400 g.
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...
A large Cambodian Silver Repousse Elephant Box which opens. Finely detailed workmanship including an elaborate saddle. Good overall condition, no damage nor repairs. ca. 1920. Size: L. 18 cm. x H. 14 cm. x W. 8 cm.
Very large, measuring 7" long, old Cambodian betel nut container nicely crafted in the form of a turtle. Made from a low-grade silver, it is in very good antique condition, no cracks, no repairs, etc. Measures 7 inches long and 3.5" high. Marked PH
An interesting and very finely made massive opium weight, Late Shan, 19th./20th. cent.
Peculia weight or figure in the general shape of a 'Kissing bird' of the Shan Burma, but with some added features in the form of fine engravings and a handle.
The figure comes from a very good old collection and is in our opinion genuine old and antique. It weighs around 700-750 grams and was likely made in the very end of the period with opium weights as a unofficial decorative piece...
Very large Burmese hammered repousse copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl, with traces of silver, decorated with 3 relief panels depicting flowers and the engraving "Thiri Mingalar Monastery" as well as stylized scroll foliage. Such bowls were primarily used in Buddhist ceremonies. 19th Century. Nice natural aged patina. Good condition. Size: H. 16 cm. x 30 cm. diameter at center (H. 6.5" x 12" diameter).
A brass kettle once used by the wealthy Malay to serve drinking water during weddings or festivals or it may have also been used to store water for washing the right hand after eating. Often produced by the Minangkabau brass or bronze casters of Western Sumatra. Movable handle. Condition: traces of usage, handle with remains of soldering. Dimension: c. 23.8 cm high, c. 26 cm long, weight: 1450 g...
Antique Cambodian pair of bronze hooks, hand forged to look like beaked serpents, with beautiful natural patina, displayed together on a high-quality custom iron stand.
Dating 14th Century
Size: (each hook) 2.25" L x 2.5" W x 5" H (entire display) 5" L x 2.25" W x 8" H
A Philippined betel nut box. Silver inlaid decoration on bronze. Rectangular form with canted corners and conforming hinged cover over three comparments (two small side compartments, one with old lime residue, flanking one large central compartment also with hinged covers. All hinges held by wood pinning. Good condition. Length, not including the bale handles on each side, 6 7/8 inches (17.46 cm)
A pair of Cambodia rice cutters.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Size including stand: Height 68.5 - 84.3 C.M. / Width 39.5 - 43.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their 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.
Very large Burmese hammered repousse
copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl with traces of silver, decorated with 8 relief panels of Elephants, a Buddhist Lion and several other animals as well as stylized foliage. Such bowls were primarily used in ceremonies. 19th Century. Good condition.
Nice aged patina. Size: H. 16 cm. x 30 cm. diameter at center (H.6.5" x 12" diameter).
Antique Tibetan gilt bronze Dakini, with traces of silver, inlay of coral and turquoise. In her hands are a raised kappala (or skull cup) filled with the elixir of life, and a curved blade. She is dancing on top of corpses to show her rule over ignorance and ego. Her lotus pedestal is made of gilt copper.
The Dakini are wrathful female deities often shown nude with long, flowing hair and glowering expression...
Large Burmese hammered repousse copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl, with traces of silver, decorated with various mythological animals and stylized scroll foliage. Such bowls were used in Buddhist ceremonies. Bowl shows wear over the years and aged patina, 19th Century, Burma. Size: 15 cm x 26 cm. (6" x 10")
A broad, tapered silver bracelet with six links, showing pierced decoration in repousse, featuring a dragon and different figural scenes. No mark, but silver tested. Condition: few traces of usage. Dimension: internal diameter: c. 5.5 cm to 6.4 cm, 5.3 cm broad, weight: 100 g.
Antique Tibetan gilt bronze figure of the Buddhist deity Kubera, lord of wealth, protector of the physical world. He lounges with piles of gold around him. In one hand he holds a mongoose, who is said to spit jewels. The mongoose shows rule over the Naga (malevolent snake people and guardians to vast treasure). Kubera is shown seated on his vehicle, a large beast atop a lotus pod throne.
Size: 19th century
Size: 2.5" W x 1.25" D x 2.5" H
Very large Burmese hammered repousse copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl, with traces of silver, decorated with relief panels depicting "Chin Thei" Burmese Buddhist Lions and scrolled stylized foliage. Such bowls were primarily used in ceremonies. 19th Century, nice natural aged patina. Good condition, Size: H. 16 cm. x 30 cm. diameter at center (H.6.5" x 12" diameter).
Rare collectors item!
Burmese metal miniature warship.
Age: Burma, Contemporary
Measurement: Height 95 C.M. / Width 48 C.M./ Length 191 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A quite large figural silver betel box worked in repousse depicting a reclining, decorated elephant. Base marked "T90%" and Chinese character mark. Condition: traces of usage, few small nicks. Dimension: 18.5 cm long x 11.5 cm high, weight: 256 g.
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...
This is a early 19 th century peranakan belt
this is a brass tea pot from the 19th century
Large Burmese hammered repousse copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl decorated with 8 relief panels depicting mythological animals and stylized scroll foliage. Such bowls were used in Buddhist ceremonies. 19th Century, Burma. Bowl shows wear over the many years and has a natural aged patina. Good condition. Size: 14 cm. x 24 cm. diameter in center (5.5" x 9.5" diameter).
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.
Myanmar silver-work is an ancient industry dating back to the 13th Century. Monarchs customarily used silver and gold bowls as rewards for the ministers
and the attendants' loyalty and faithfulness to the royal family. Silver items were also a symbol of wealth because only the ministers, the generals
and the rich citizens used silver for items such as betel-nut boxes and stands, flower bowls and vases, spittoons, daggers, dagger sheaths,
and regalia and waistbands for the kings...
A Malay Brass Belt Buckle with Niello patterning.
E20thC. Length; 9 1/4" (23.5 cm). Condition; some wear and lac missing, repair to fitting.
A spherical Sumatran lime box beautifully cast in bronze or brass with patina, decoration showing stylized lotus pod bud. Betel nut chewing accessory, the interior with lime residue, two piercings. Condition: traces of usage. Dimension: diameter: 8.6 cm, 6.5 cm high. For similar pieces please visit the online Collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore (www.roots.gov.sg).
Fine early Tibet prayer Gau silver and copper box with natural torquise and lapis gemstones, 19th. cent.
Finely patinated and uncleaned for very long.
Size: 9 cm. wide and 8,7 cm. tall.
Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s to 2007. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.
A splendid ritual silver necklace, southeastern Asian, ca. late 19th. century AD.- early 20th. cent.
The necklace with engraved bib or collar with fish amid scrolled foliates and geometric borders, traditional sides recalling a bird with downswept engraved tips (joined for mounting by circular and elongated links)
The whole necklace is greatly elongated with two hammered fishes, dangling long beads and a large butterfly below...
It was stringed as a hanging piece with charming look.
Height :4.5cm