All along the four edges of this bone toggle, there is a carved circular pattern design. This pattern is very similiar to a Yao Ethnic Minority pattern and would be unusual in a Han piece.
The last picture enlargement shows how the toggle would have been used to secure the cords of a hat. The bead would be moved up the cords so that the toggle would be tight under the chin...
Museum quality large Phayao, northern Thailand, Lan Na Kingdom period, brown and olive-glazed baluster storage jar, 1300-1500 AD. 17 1/4" tall, roughly 13" in diameter. This jar is decorated with four bands of stamped motifs, including twin fish (first band), elephants (second band), floral motifs and others. Some condition issues, but overall integrity of the jar has been preserved. Please inquire.
Chinese Gilt Bronze Bangle for Men, 17th/18th Century
It is 2.7 inches (6.8 cm) internal diameter by 0.8 inch (2.1 cm) wide, and 3.1 inches (7.9 cm) external diameter. It is 132.1 gram.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, dents or cracks, except cut marks (as seen in the photos).
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Fine Kangxi Blue and White decorated with fishes and water weeds on the exterior and fish on the center.
W=5.5 cm H = 3.5 cm
Perfect condition, no chips, hairline, cracks or restoration.
A Thai Sawankhalok Covered Box. Diameter approximately 13.7 cm and height approximately 7.5 cm. The box has several small chips at the rim/the base . Good condition.
Ca. 1700 - 1720, early 18th century
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
H: 23 cm (with cover), 21.6 cm (without cover)
From a Jackson, Mississippi private collection
A striking Kangxi period blue and white covered jar, decorated with classic early 18th century motifs: crackled ice and plum blossom ground, diaper shoulder, and qilin beasts within landscaped cartouches...
Sankampaeng jar with naturally running brown glaze, Sankampaeng is a Northern Thai ceramic which kilns were found in Chiangmai province.
Ages: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, Sankampaeng kiln, 14th-16th Century
Measurement: Height 31.2 C.M. / Width 24.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some repairs on mouthrim). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...
Thai Sawankhalok Jar. Height approximately 17cm. The jar has several small rim chips and a small rim chip at the lid. Good condition.
Several of the Southeast Asian hilltribes from the "Golden Triangle" region would practice tattooing as body art and religious ritual. This Burmese tattoo tool with the figure head was used to scratch the skin surface and apply the dye.
Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a monkey riding a guardian lion; promotion and protection symbol.
The lion holds a mobile ball in its mouth; beautiful carving with many details. H : 4 cms
This antique pipe has burl wood bowl with silver filling (one ring missing) and a horn mouthpiece which has obviously been well used. There are a few short residual threads from what was probably originally a tassel.
It is a wonderful ethnographic relic of folk art.
Very large and dramatic antique Burmese temple shrine and stand (buddha pictured sold separately), 4 pieces, carved out of wood and elaborately decorated all over with figures, birds, beasts and flowers, lacquered with red and gold with details of colored glass everywhere, opening cabinet doors to red lacquered interior, 10 drawers, 17th/18th century.
Size: 66 1/2" high x 76 1/2" wide x 52 3/4" deep.
A very rare and unusual gilded Burmese table with floral designs and glass inlaid on three sides., most likely used in a temple.
Age: Early 20th century. Size: L.77cm. W. 55cm. H. 73cm.
Condition: No repairs. Normal wear.
Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a Fu Dog. Big size, beautiful patina, small chip at the mouth (see pix). 5,5 cms
This before World War I ceramic Kutani style nude lady is 12 ¾” high, 3 ¾” wide and 4 ¾” thick. It depicts a long hair nude beauty holding a bright traditional rube and leaned on a dark rock. There is a faded red mark on the bottom. It is in excellent condition.
A Chinese Ge-Type Censer, Qing Dynasty. Diameter approximately 21 cm. In good condition.
Antique Japanese set of 9 Imari ware chargers, beautiful and rare, unusual dark blue and orange colors in central lotus leaves motif with gold details, striking scrolling designs and pheonixes in light blues, reds and green, each is signed on back, Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Size of each: 12" wide diameter x 1 1/2" high