Very serene and graceful mounted Buddha's attendant/ disciple in adoration holding lotus flower offering, Bronze, early 18th Century, AVA, Burma. Mounted on a black stand. Excellent condition. Beautiful natural patina. Size: H. 5" x W. 2" excluding stand.

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...

Indonesian Minahasa Tribe ( South Sulawesi ) Belt Buckle ( 17th - 19th centuries or earlyer ) copper - brass alloy gilded , decorated with a abstrakt kind of "Naga" at centre surrounded by plants . L : 15 cm. It is one of a collection of alltogether 14 rare pieces to be sold now.

Khmer brown glazed pottery jar with flared mouth, long neck, decorated with carved band around the neck and shoulder, encircled lines on the lower body and foot.

Age: Cambodia, Bayon period, 12th-13th Century
Measurement: Height 38 C.M. / Width 23.9 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and burial condition overall (some glaze chips, wearings, and repairs on neck). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

A very rare, antique 19th Century WOODEN TEMPLE BUDDHIST MANUSCRIPT BOX with beautiful Thai stylized Gold painting on a red cinnabar background. This box has 2 hinges for opening and a small cavity in the back for hanging. Good condition overall considering age and frequent use. Size: length 60 cm x height 9 cm x depth 9 cm. Very rare item!

Burmese lacquered harp, or Saung, the body carved with gilt floral motifs and inlaid glass. The tip of the curved neck ends in a stylized gilt leaf with inlaid glass. The 14-stringed instrument sits displayed on a carved wood stand with temple guardians and lotuses.

Dimensions: 32" L x 5" W x 28" H (no stand) 32" L x 12" W x 33" H (on stand)

Ayuthya Wooden Buddha seated in deep meditation on draped and tapered gilt Lotus flower throne, brown shiny wood and red patina with gilding, early 19th Century, Thai, Buddha is slanting a bit, condition good, size:H. 22cm x W. 13.5 x D. 8cm

A large and very beautiful 18th Century Shan State Brass Buddha subduing Mara. This type of Buddha was mostly made of wood, lacquer and papier maché, brass is indeed very seldomly found, thus rare. Origin: from an important, vast and ancient Thai Private Collection of Period/Original Buddhist Sculptures. Size: 43.5 cm x 22 cm (17" x 8.5") ( Thai measurement knee to knee:18 cm.)

A genuine Bronze Opium Weight of a Mystical HINTHA Bird, 18th Century, Burma. Octagon base. Size: 50 mm. Weight: approx. 155 gr

Rare Sukhothai Kendi with Iron black flowers decoration.14th-15th century.in good condition with just small chipped on the spout and some glaze degradation.Size:19cm wide.11cm high.

Antique Tibetan bronze statue of Tara, with old traces of gilt pigments, beautifully hand sculpted with elaborate decoration. Natural patina. 18th/19th century

Size:6.5" L x 5.5" W x 8.25" H

Spanish colonial era Santo infant child from the Philippines estimated to be 19th Century.

This antique carved wooden temple Buddha retains much of his original gilded paint. He sits on a tall base covered with the old Mon Khmer script which had been formed by scratching through the golden paint. The Buddha's head is topped with a stupa-shaped "flame" called usnisa, which symbolizes the realization of Nirvana. Perhaps that explains the soft smile and meditative expression on his face...

Unusual hand carved wooden Buddha with gilding. The robe, headband and the base are all inlaid with colored mirror pieces. 19th Century. Size: H. 40 cm. x W. 13 cm. D. 9 cm.

A set of rare and complete Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition. It was written in the Pali language using Burmese script. The square letters were written in thick and black cinnabar lacquer. This set has 16 leaves and 2 wooden covers made from teak wood. Each leave was inscribed on both sides with illustrations of deity figures from Hindu-Buddhist mythology on some leaves...

A nice group of only 2 tical currency weights in Burma & Shan Empire from c. 1750-1850.

The group consists of different varieties in spikes and other features, weighing: 31,22 grams, 31,59 grams, 31 grams, 31,45 grams.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c. 250 Opium weights, hand-picked from 1991-2006, by the collector from German, British and Danish dealers. Comes with COA and provenance.

A pair of Burmese wooden dolphins.

Age: Burma, 20th Century
Size: Height 21.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M. / Length 17.3 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.

Powerful Buddha image from the Tai Lue ethnic group from the Burma, Lao, Thai border region AKA “Golden Triangle”. Superficially these “folk images” lack the grace and serenity of the urban classical styles, but speak more from the heart of the people, as personal devotional merit making acts. This piece dates to around the 18th century; the “waisted” pedestal is typical of this period...