Fine cowrie shell necklace from northwest Burma, probably Naga on a hand woven macramé cotton cord. This is an old set, circa 80 years with an excellent worn natural patina and almost porcelain like surface these need to be handled to be appreciated. Please note that each bead is hand carved to nest into the other so when strung together and worn the necklace hangs in a circular fashion...
A large SONG DYNASTY Period,SAWANGKALOKE-SRICHANALAI SIAMESE-THAI Black-Blue partially glazed Ceramic Bottle, 14-16th Century. It has 2 raised intact nodules to the shoulder as well as horizontal incised ring ribbing towards the top.
Size: height 15.5 cm. x 12 cm. diameter. The base measures 7.8 cm. Good overall condition with no chips, cracks, hairlines, nor restorations whatsoever.
This is definitely a seldom found size for this type of ceramic glazed bottle. A real Collector's item!
A very attractive genuine Sino-Thai BENCHARONG-BENJARONG BOWL, 18/19th Century. Very good condition, no chips, no cracks,no hairlines nor restorations whatsoever. Size: 15 cm. diameter x height 8 cm.
Interesting and rare Dragon (Naga) highly tinned or silver content bronze opium weight, Laotian or Lanna, 19th. century AD.
High attractive and well-modelled piece.
Weight 17,17 grams.
Condition: Choice! Lovely greyish brown patina.
Ex. Danish private Collection
Rare Antique Northern THAI WOVEN LACQUER STORAGE RICE BASKET.
Good condition, size: height 12" x width 8"
Difficult to find nowadays
Unusual collection of 6 old “prayer cloths” from a Taoist Master’s ceremonial robe (see last enlargement). For generic purpose’s these should be considered to be from the Mien group as they came from Vietnam and are circa 50 to 60 years old- woven from handspun cotton. They all have the same basic pattern indicating they are probably from the same priest’s outfit. These used to be quite easy to get about 20 years ago but now almost impossible to find...
Ensemble of 6 breast panels from the Khami or Mro subgroup of the Chin ethnic group, Arrakan State Burma. Antique 1950s or older. Sizes- L: 66cm26in and W: 34cm/13.4in (more or less). Condition as pictured.
Lost wax cast bronze pipe. Decoration in high relief of clouds or swirls of smoke and lotus petals. The object is massive, thick and heavy. We think it is a Khmer bronze, probably a cult object, but it may be something else altogether. What is certain is that the object is very old and that it is not a copy of the 20th century. The old patina confirms it as being several centuries old.
Personally I have never seen such an object
Long: 115mm
Antique Philippine container cover most likely from the Ifugauo people and part of a punamhan (ceremonial ritual) box or a pukok rice container. Carved with a guardian figure in relief. Confidently hewn with sure chisel marks and dark patina.
Age: circa 1900
Dimensions: 15" high x 13 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep
Translated as "Dawn Of Happiness", the Sukhothai kingdom's reign lasted for about 200 years.
Regarded by the Thai as a golden age, its Buddha images are among the most lauded in Thai history.
The iconic figure, seating on a plain base with his right hand placed near his right knee performing the gesture representing the moment of enlightenment.
His face with arched eyebrows, Full outlined lips, downcast almond-shaped eyes and elongated earlobes.
His diaphanous robe with its traditional f...
Large textile from Laos with a “void” silhouette deer pattern . The colored threads are silk, while the field and border are all handspun cotton, the border may be some sort of bast fiber as it is quite coarse. This piece is approximately 30 to 40 year old- I picked up it up in 2000, Vientiane, Laos.
The border and backing has some staining but the embroidered panel is clean...
A Large Bronze Buddha Head, Late Sukhothai Period, Kamphaeng Phet Style, 15th Century. His peaceful meditative expression, finely cast with full oulined lips, downcast almond-shaped eyes, arched eyebrows in relief, elongated earlobes, surmounted by a flattened heart-shaped hairline arrange in small snail shaped curls. Remains ofgilt lacquer. Measurements: Height - 43 cm (17 In) Mounted on stand (28 cm / 11 In for the head alone), Width 18cm (7 In)...
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century
Size: Height 30.3 C.M. / Width 19 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.
Semi antique Timor sarong made from all natural dyes and handspun cotton circa 1950/1960. Both top and bottom have “buna” weft embroidered panels. There is 7cm x 4cm piece missing on one edge, noted in enlargements. L: 110cm/43.2in and H: 103cm/40.5in.
Rare Vietnamese celadon Zhadou. 11,5 cm high. Zhadou has chipped at the rim on restorations.
Large Burmese wooden flower decoration with stand.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 71 C.M. / Thickness 10 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 113 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 Fine Bronze Seated Buddha Sakyamuni Figure, U'Thong Style, Early 16th Century. Seated in Sattvasana, his hands in Bhumisparsa and Dhyana mudra. Wearing a sanghati with long sash. His face with meditative expression, downcast eyes under incised arched eyebrows, broad triangular nose and outlined lips, elongated earlobes. His hair arranged in rows of small curls...
Finely Cast And Standing on an Altar finely decorated With Flams Anf Floral Patterns, The Iconic Figure With Both Hands Raised In Abhaya Mudra. A Fine Large Bronze Piece Dating Back To Angkor Bayon Period, 13th Century AD. Estimate value: $7000 = $10 000 Measurements: Height - 51cm (20 In) Provenance: An American Private collection. Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the most attractive pieces for the best price...
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 Nice Khmer Sandstone Carved Deity Panel, Angkor Wat 12th Century.
The finely carved sandstone panel, with a male divinity in a decorated niche. The divinity with short vertically striated sampot, a single fishtail falling and plain belt. Naked upper body, his face with broad nose, fine mustache incised almond-shaped eyes and elongated earlobes...
A delicate, small antique Thai genuine Silver Box (acid tested), 19th Century, with detailed décor. Size: height 4 cm. x 6 cm. diameter. Weight: 18 gr.
A beautiful genuine Shan State (Burma)Hand Made Silver Box with intricate décor. Base has a large Flower Medallion, 19th Century. Size: height 4.5 cm. x 6 cm. diameter. Weight: 44 gr.
A very fine hand made antique, genuine Silver Box from Shan State (Burma), 19th Century. Extensive detailing scrolling of many patterns and flowers on top. Size: height 4 cm. x 6 cm. diameter. Weight: 39 gr.
A fine small Thai Antique Genuine Silver box (acid tested) with delicate scrolling work. Hand made, 19th Century. Size: height 4 cm. x 6 cm. diameter. Weight: 18 gr.
A nice Thai antique hand made genuine round Silver Box (acid tested) with extensive fine scrolling work, 19th Century. Size: height 4 cm. x 7 cm. diameter. Weight: 39 gr.
An unusual round, antique Thai genuine Silver Box (acid tested) with intricate scrolling work with flowers and foliage.
The base also has a large medallion. 19th Century.
Size: height 4 cm. x 7 cm. diameter. Weight: 45 gr.
A wonderful genuine antique Thai Silver box with intricate scrolling décor, including flower on base. 19th Century. Size: height 4 cm. x 6.5 cm. diameter. Weight: 27 gr.
A finely hand made Genuine Antique Thai Silver Box (acid tested) with Palm Leaf and Curl décor. 19th Century. Size: height 4.5 cm x 7 cm diameter. Weight: 26 gr.
A beautifully hand made Antique, Genuine Thai Silver Box (acid tested), 19th Century with Palm leaf and curl décor. Size: height 5 cm x 7.5 cm diameter. Weight: 37 gr.
A beautiful Antique Thai Hand Made Silver Box (acid tested), 19th Century, decorated with very fine palm leaf and curl designs. Weight 43 gr. Size: height 5 cm x 8 cm diameter. Good condition.
A very seldomly offered and rare SET OF 3 Genuine Antique Siamese Pumpkin Silver Boxes (acid tested) with fine Blue and Green Enamel Accents! Top of each Silver Pumpkin has leaves and a stem! Hand made, 19th Century.
Weight and Size:
Large Pumpkin: 31 gr./ height 4 cm x 6 cm diameter. Medium Pumpkin: 23 gr./ 3 cm x 5 cm. Small Pumpkin: 17 gr./ 2.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Very good condition as they come from a Noble Thai Family Collection! DUE TO RARITY ONLY SOLD AS A SET OF 3 !
A rare Burmese book with paper (made from mulberry tree bark) pages, the front and back covers with lacquer relief decoration with small inset glass spangles. The central panels showing the title of the book in Burmese script. Approximately 280 pages, handwritten in black Burmese script, edges gilt. Condition: covers are dusty (one is dirty) and with some wear, some corners with small losses. Pages with few stains, but wormholes. Dimension: 39.4 x 17.6 x 9.5 cm, weight: 2.4 kg.
A striking, genuine 19th Century THAI CARVED WOODEN HEADBOARD with remnants of original gilding. Good condition overall. Size: height 200 cm x width 165 cm. RARE ANTIQUE ITEM !
An exceptionally fine black lacquered wooden SHAN STATE BUDHHA, 19th Century, with very high quality gilding. The Buddha is in the subduing Mara position and sitting on a very high stepped throne. Size: height 23" x width 9" at base x depth 7". Very good condition, with a fissure on the base due to the considerable age.
From an ancient Ayuthaya Collector: 18/19th Century
BRONZE SUKKOTHAI BUDDHA Subduing Mara. Fine original, old patina. Size: Height 29" x width 19" x depth 11".
This is one of the 3 Buddhas which belonged to the collector and which represents the Thai ideal of possessing the 3 most desiable images for worshipping, i.e. UTHONG, CHIENGSAEN and SUKKOTHAI.
From an ancient Ayuthaya Collector: 18/19th Century BRONZE CHIENGSAEN BUDDHA Subduing Mara. Size: Height 30.5" x width 20" x depth 10.5". Fine old, original patina.
This is one of the 3 Buddhas which belonged to the collector and which represents the Thai ideal of possessing the 3 most desirable images, i.e. UTHONG, CHIENGSAEN and SUKKOTHAI.
From an ancient Ayuthaya Collector: 18/19th Century
Bronze UTHONG BUDDHA Subduing Mara. Fine original, old patina. Size:
Height 31.5" x width 23" x depth 11.5"
This Buddha is one of the 3 which belonged to the collector and represents the Thai ideal of possessing the 3 most desirable images,i.e UTHONG,CHIENSAENG and SUKKOTHAI.
Very rare Post-Pagan Pinya AVA Bronze standing Buddha with beautifully arched eyebrows and downcast eyes, typical of this period/style. Very rare hand position, smooth, shiny dark patina, good condition, slightly slanted, no restorations, heavy bronze casting. Origin Burma, 14th Century, Size: H. 7" x W. 2.5" x D. 2.5" A collector's piece!
A very good quality Annamese dark brown rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid stationary tray for the Scholar’s Table. Rectangular form with raised feet.
Decorated with mother of pearl inlays to all four sides with figures in garden setting: rocks, branches, pagodas and bridges, butterflies etc.
Nguyen Dynasty Vietnam, 19th Century.
Condition: fair.
Size:
L. 31 x W. 18,5 x H. 10 cm square
16th Century bronze Buddha Temple
Very hard to find.
Made of three main floors.
With at the lower part four decorated niches with seated Buddhas meditating to the 4 cardinal directions.
On the upper floors four standing Buddhas showing the four cardinal directions in decorated niches with flower patterns and stylized lotus buds.
A Lotus bud at the very top of the temple.
Beautiful aged bronze green patina.
Measurements:
Height - 77 cm (30 In)
Estimate Value: $9000 - $14000
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18th Century bronze Vishnu Figure, Seated on a stylized lotus Throne.
The divinity seated in royal ease, his right hand holding a stick, symbol of his power.
Wearing a tiered conical hair dress, short vertically striated sampot with overlap, jeweled collar, armlets, anklets and pendeloque earrings.
His throne decorated with lotus buds and flower and the figure is seated beneath a nicely decorated arch.
This piece dates back to the 18th Century, About 250-300 years...
The Finely Cast Iconic Figure Standing On A Stylized Lotus Throne With Both Hands Raised In Abhaya Mudra.
The Altar Finely Decorated With Floral Patterns And Peakocks Sustaining The Buddha And The Altar.
A Splendid Bronze Piece Dating Back To Lopburi Period, 13th Century AD.
Estimate value: $6000 = $8000
Measurements:
Height - 40cm (16 In)
Provenance: Austrian Private collection
Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the most attractive pieces for th...
A Rare Khmer Bronze Figure Of Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pre-Angkor Period, 7Th Century.
The bronze figure of The Bodhisattva standing with his 4 hands rided, Wearind long sampot secured by a thin belt...
Burmese wooden seated disciple, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 25 C.M. / Width 16.7 C.M. / Length 20 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.
Pristine Jatim Millefiore bead circa 600-900CE, Pre Islamic Javanese Hindu era. Perfect condition. L: 19mm x W: 22mm. Perfect condition. Free shipping.
Pristine Jatim Millefiore bead circa 600-900CE, Pre Islamic Javanese Hindu era. Perfect condition. L: 17mm x W: 18mm. Perfect condition. Free shipping.
A Fine And Rare Khmer bronze figure of Hevajra, Angkor Baphuon Period 11th Century.
Standing in Paryankasana with his sixteen arms radiating around his body and formely the hands holding separate casted attributes.
Wearing vertical striated sampot secured by a belt and with long fish tail shaped flange falling between his legs.
The reverse with butterfly shaped element, bejewelled, his head with nine faces with incised ridged eyebrows set above incised almond shaped eyes, broad noses, pouti...
A Rare Khmer Pre-Angkor Masterpiece: Standing Avalokiteshvara Figure, Gray Stone 8th Century
Standing in samabhanga with both arms broken, wearing vertically striated sampot secured by a decorated belt and knotted in the center...
A Fine Khmer Bronze Buddha Triad.
The piece is made of 8 elements including 3 standing adorned Buddhas Figures in finely decorated niches with Apsaras, Naga finials and Floral elements.
On top of the central altar is a seated meditating Buddha on stylized lotus base and flanked with 2 adornants.
Style dating back to Khmer Bayon period And Depicting the style at its Best.
A very Fine And Rare piece, a unique opportunity.
Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the...
A fine large bronze buddha, Burma or Northern Thailand, ca. 16th. century.
He helds both of his hands in a gesture of exposition or teaching (vitarkamudra) that in India is confined to the right hand. Professionally mounted on round black wooden plint.
Height: 39,5 cm. incl. the low plint and ca. 35 cm. alone.
Condition: Choice! Fine dark brown patina.
Ex. Old Private Collection
AA Large Khmer Gray Stone Celestial Dancer In Finely Decorated Niche.
Dancing Apsara Finely carved with elegant outline in an arched decorated niche.
This piece dates back to the late 15th to early 16th Century, age approx. 500 years.
Measurements: Height - 133 cm (52 1/2 In) Width - 70 cm (27 1/2 In)
In very condition for the age, no repairs.
Beautiful and regular Patina over the Gray Sandstone.
Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to o...
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.
A pair of Burmese wooden seated disciples, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 26 - 27.5 C.M. / Width 21.6 - 23.2 C.M. / Length 24.7 - 25.4 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.
A superb and genuine IRON BROWN-BLACK GLAZED SAWANGKALOKE-SRICHANALAI JARLET WITH LIP, 14-16th CENTURY. VERY GOOD CONDITION OVERALL. SIZE: height 5.5 cm x 5 cm diameter. Provenance: found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trading network with China and Siam. The color of the glaze is exceptionally attractive!
A rare and small SONG DYNASTY, SAWANGKALOKE IRON BROWN GLAZED MINIATURE BOTTLE/VASE, 14-16th Century. It has 2 intact loops and exeptionally beautiful incised ringed ribbing. Very good condition. Size: height 7 cm.
Bronze bell decorated with circular ornaments. Excavated piece with a stunning verdegris and lapis lazuli patina. Dongson, 500 BC - 500 AD. H. 19 cm. Condition: intact with the original clapper. Collection number on the inside.
Ex Dutch private collection.
Ex De Zwaan, Amsterdam.
An antique Papau New Guinea Yipwon figure of the Alamblak people. Anthropomorphic opposing hook style hardwood carving. A large one such as this was collectively owned by clans and worshipped to bring victory to battles and success during hunting. The Yipwon is the patron spirit of warfare and hunting. Custom metal fabricated stand supports the figure.
Provenance Handley Collection
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 12" Wide by 76 1/2" High by 12" Deep
An important very early bronze Buddha, Thailand, c. 14th. century.
The artfully made buddha with a lovely serene expression, seated in deep meditation on a throne or base, now partly lost. An excarvated figure with remnants of gilt on the body
Size: 22 cm. tall.
Condition: Very nice for the extremely old excarvated type, some light restoration and part of base lost due to corrosion. It's stands fine and straight though.
A genuine 19th Century SINO-SIAMESE BENJARONG - BENCHARONG BOWL with Thepanom and Kinaree Angel Décor. Very good condition. Size: 5 1/4" diameter x height 2 1/2" (13.5cm x 6.5 cm.) This item ships from our USA address.
An elaborate silvered bronze 10 tical opium weight with lovely patina, ca. 1750-1776 AD.
Attractive weight of the Toe type, with a octagonal base engraved with concenthric lines and fine details to the cast.
Possible released by King Hsinbyushin in connection with his war campaigns into Manipur, Lanna and Siam in 1763-1767. Reff: Leif B. Mikkelsen 'Opium Weights', p.133, fig. 71.
Weight: c. 162-163 grams (Weight unit: 15,8-16,4 grams)
Condition: Suber...