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.)
This matched pair of ivory carvings of birds resting on a plum tree was completed in the mid or late 19th century. They depict long tail birds resting on old plum tree trunk. Their heads are turned in an interesting pose. They are 10” high (11 ½” high with hard wood base), 2 ¼” wide and 2” in depth. The carvings have a very nice patina. Aside from one hair line crack on the bottom of one of the trees, they are in great condition.
Porcelain covered by white glaze, glazed base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 9 cm wide and 7 cm tall. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
A wonderful bronze opium or cigarette set inlaid with green enamel that accentuates the fine details of fish, lotus, butterflies and flowers. The box is lined with the original wood insert, which is extremely rare to find intact. All items has footed feet with blue enamel. Condition is excellent, save the tray that has a slight wavy rim to one side and minor enamel loss to a couple of the feet, which does not detract from the beauty of this rare set...
Rare pair of large size "Muang Tint De" wooden Nats with high quality gilding from Burma. Can be sold separately. Good condition, size: 24" (61 cm.) x W. 11" (28 cm.) x D. 8" (20 cm.)
This well used pair of Chinese woman's Lotus shoes for bound feet has embroidered satin stitch floral motif on both sides of the toe. The soles have nice stitch detail
Pair of Japanese Seagull Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan, Circa 1920's
One is 2.7 inches (7 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. The other is 2.3 inches (6 cm) tall by 6.2 inches (12 cm)wide. They are 1 Lb.
They are in good condition with no repairs, chips or cracks.
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Burmese lacquered food container with handle, made of woven bamboo thread and coated with red black and green lacquer.
Age: Burma, Colonial Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 53 C.M. / Width 25 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.
12th Century Conical Pure Celadon Bowl with perfect color and rare, sublime form. 6w x 2h inches, 15w x 5h cm.
Very Rare 13th Century Celadon Bowl with Elaborate Gold Painting. Gold-painted celadons were produced during a short period of time in the late 13th Century in Korea, so they are very rare...
Old Chinese hand carved wooden mask depicting legendary king of old China. Face was gessoed and polychrome painted. 15 inches x 14 inches wide and 6 inches deep. some areas of chipped and worn paint consistent with age
Pair of African carved figures depicting a family with the woman carrying a jar on her head and holding it with the left hand and with the right
hand carrying another vessel. The man holding a cane by left hand and his child by his right side. The man figure has a height if 11 inches and woman
is 10.25 inches tall standing on a .75 inch wooden base. Both item bear very nice dark patina, in good condition with losses to woman's necklace and
left earring.
A pair of famille rose cups decorated with flowers. Tongzhi(1862-1875) mark and of the period. One cup is in excellent condition, other one seems to have a restored small chip and hairline, please refer to photo #6. Size: 4-1/4"D X 2-3/8"H
Rare find: set of three matching gilt wooden disciples-monks in adoration, 19th century, Burma, nice aged patina, excellent condition. Size of each figure:
H. 7.5" (19 cm.) x W. 3.5" (9 cm.) at base x D. 4" (10 cm.) at base.
4 rare small Chinese porcelain tea cups with
four medallions in copper red/green/white, 19th Century,
good condition, size: H. 3 cm. x D. 5 cm.
Attractive blue and white porcelain jarlet, 19th Century, QING Dynasty, good condition, size: H, 7.5 cm. x 7 cm. diameter, no repairs nor cracks/hairlines
The face of this Japanese Boy's Day Doll, musha ningyo, would certainly scare away any demons...strands of his unkept hair tends to drift across the face, and his costume is elaborately detailed. Without the stand he is 11 inches tall...the stand adds another 2 inches to the height.
Condition excellant with the exception of a couple of small surface paint chips on face reveal white undercoat (clears shown in pictures)
Serene Lanna wooden Buddha subduing Mara, hand carved with gilding and red patina,
seated on a high stepped throne, with some Pali inscription on front of base, 19th Century, good condition, no repairs. Size:
H. 8.5" (22 cm.) x W. 4.5" (12 cm.) at base x D. 3" (7 cm.) at base.