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.
Attractive small 19th Century Thai Rattanakosin Buddha seated in deep meditation (Virasana) on a stepped
throne. The Unisa or flame above the head symbolizes attainment of Nirvana or is indicative of supreme knowledge. Very good condition. Size: H. 2.5" x W. 1.5" x D. 1"
Small ovoid vase with short neck; lugs on two sides of the neck. Rich brown iron glaze over a gray-beige colored ceramic body, leaving the lower 1/3 part free.
Sawankhalok ware from Sukhothai, 15th -16th century. Or possibly Chinese, Jian yao, Song dynasty, 12th – 13th century
H 4.5 inches (11.2 cm).
Very good condition.
From an old private TX collection of high quality Japanese and Chinese ceramics and antiques
A small striped Pyu carnelian bead with a hole for stringing.
Size: See last photo.
Indonesian Minahasa Tribe ( South Sulawesi ) Belt Buckle ( 17th - 19th centuries or earlyer ) copper - brass alloy , decorated with a kind of "Naga" at centre surrounded by plants . L : 16,5 cm. It is one of a collection of alltogether 14 rare pieces to be sold now.
Good vintage Burmese baby boy puppet with articulated arms and legs, carved circa 1980s/1990s, head to toe H: 22cm/8.6cm. Free Shipping
A pair 9th~10th century Srivijaya bronze earrings with lotus flower design.4cm wide (each) 135gram weight (both).Good conditions.
Sweet Praying Thai Angel with traces of polychrome paint, wood, 19th Century, size: 15cm x 7cm x 8cm
Large Burmese wooden flower decoration with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 69.5 C.M. / Thickness 10 C.M.
Height including stand: 108 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.
Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Tai Yai is a tribal people living in Burma. It is difficult to find buddha from this ethnic group.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 44.7 C.M. / Width 20.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
This very fine Nat known as "Ahmay (Mother) Shwe Na Bay" is a rare masterpiece of Burmese temple art. She protects fishermen and people working at Sea and on rivers. This solid wooden Nat is gilded in high quality gold leaf and inlaid with gorgeous mirror pieces. Excellent condition, no repairs, size: H. 23" (59 cm.) x W. 7.5" (19 cm.) x D. 6.5" (17 cm.)
Finely cast, with a nice facial expression, the eyes downward, hands in Bhumisparsa Mudra ( calling the earth to witness). Excellent green patina. Very good condition, with a few cracks at the footrim. H. 18 cm. From a Dutch private collection. Collected in the 1970's-1980's. Please check our listings for more pieces from this collection.
8Th - 10Th Century Bronze Sculpture. 10 cm high.
This fine antique large betel nut container from Burma is painted with a traditional ornate "yun" incised lacquer design called “yok-thei”. There are tiny dancers swirling through an intricate background of vine vegetation. High sided cylindrical betel boxes called "kun-it" were used to store betel leaves and other ingredients. The deep lid fits snugly to keep the contents fresh.
Unfortunately, this container is missing the original tray insert...
Antique Timor Message Drum from the published and renowned collection of Sam Hilu, a prominent author and adviser on traditional Asian art. 20.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches, 52 x 14 x 14 cm.
Rare men’s loin cloth from the Northern Chin, Haka group Burma. Mantle of Merit: Barbara Fraser has a good write up on these, and has a couple of pieces dating to late 19th to early 20th century, she also writes these were rarely used after 1950 circa first half 20th century. The two end panels are different colors of which the lighter blue colored is original while the darker piece.. Made from hand spun cotton with silk patterns...
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...
An antique Thai Manuscript Storage Cabinet made of Teak that was used to store and preserve Buddhist scriptures that were written on manuscripts made of palm-leaf as well as text on Buddhism written on Khoi paper. Often donated by wealthy patrons to monasteries, they housed these venerable writings. It was decorated using a technique called Lai Rod Nam that is gold on a black lacquer ground...