Very nice serene bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya Period, 17th Century, Thailand, mounted on clear plexiglass base with bronze rod. Condition: good, size: H. 7cm x W. 4cm x D. 5cm

This small hinged metal case is covered with leather and opens to display both red ink pot and personal ivory chop. The person's name on the base of the chop is clearly carved. Leather in old China was very expensive...the owner of this chop must been a person of both status and wealth. The leather shows age but is intact and set is in very good condition. The case measures 2.5" X 1+" This is a rare old piece.

This is a wonderfully detailed silver needle case which was worn hanging from the belt. It has it's original long leather thong and silk tassel. Each side of the silver case has a central stone bead...one coral, one turquoise. The sides of the case (not pictured) have incised cloud/wave pattern. When opened, the case has copper with fabric arm to hold the needles. For indigenous and nomadic people, needles were an essential and valuable tool for survival of daily life...

Rare Bronze Buddha contemplating the Bodhi Tree (position), emerald green verdigris patina, 18/19th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, size: H 20cm x W. 6.5cm on a round base

Very attractive and rare pink porcelain joss stick elephant, polychrome enamel, finely painted, China Export, condition: good, size: L. 19cm x H. 23cm (including joss holder) x D. 14cm. Please inquire for shipping costs.

Pretty Victorian porcelain child's cup decorated with a transfer scene of a little girl in an ornate purple dress flanked by bouquets of roses. The cup is modeled with raised design.

Origin: probably Germany, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, light wear to the transfer decoration, no chips or cracks. Size: 2-1/2" tall.

A delightful Georgian lacquered papier-maché snuffbox or tobacco box. The hinged cover is decorated with a handpainted scene depicting a court scene. The sides of the box are painted in colorful floral tracery against a dark green ground. The bottom is decorated with a large gilt medallion against a black background. Interestingly, the facial characteristics of the two people appear to be Chinese, but the interior decor is most definitely in the Persian taste...

Phenomenal Art Nouveau crystal shallow bowl, the bottom with intaglio engraving of a large pansy blossom. The flowers petals are beautifully handpainted in shades of burgundy and then gilt. The flower is surrounded by translucent foliage. The scalloped rim of the bowl is gilt to coordinate with the floral decoration. This piece, with its single large flower, is much more assertive than the more common small reverse-carved pieces such nappies and short compotes...

Very attractive hand carved wooden roof bracket with Naga, 19th Century Thailand, red patina with traces of gilding. Massive single piece of teak carved throughout on both sides. Condition: very good, size: H. 63cm x W. 5cm x D. 19cm. Rare find!

A pretty and delicate Chinese Porcelain Dish decorated with butterflies and gourd vines in polychrome enamels upon a striking turquoise background, Republic Period, very good condition, size: H. 2cm x 14cm diameter

Nice Qing Dynasty Blue & White fine Porcelain Dish with SHU Character decor on exterior, 19th Century, China, with markings. Condition: good with very tiny inconsequential nicks on upper rim. Size: H. 4cm x 13cm diameter

A late Ming Dynasty Swatow Bowl, polychrome enamels (iron red, turquoise, green and black). Faded iron red band/decor just below inner top ring and double ring around inside medallion. Lingzhi with central decoration. Underglazed symbolic mark. Condition: good except somewhat faded enamels and hardly visible nicks on top and bottom rim, no hairlines nor repairs. Size: H. 7cm x 13cm diameter

Rare Silver alloy Buddha, Ayuthaya period, Bhumisparsha Mudra position, late 17/18th Century, Thai, on antique gilded wooden base. Condition: good, size: H. 10.5 cm x W. 7.8cm x D. 3.7 cm excluding base.

Attractive Khmer Sandstone statue of Prajnaparamita (Goddess of transcendental wisdom), Bayon, 12/13th Century, condition: repaired below waist around flower area. Size: H. 29cm x W. 11cm x D. 7cm.

Very rare stucco head of Garuda, mounted, pre 17th Century, Siam. Codition: fair, beak missing and some chipped areas as per photographs, size: H. 19cm x W. 14cm x D. 10cm

Rare quality nobori Japanese banner for Boy’s day; beautiful hand-dyed work of the samurais on cotton. The nobori banners were originally used in the battlefields to shift the troops and to show the warriors the location of their generals. The designs on the banners were much simpler then and some were quite large. They must have had a scaring effect on the enemy when they saw so many flying banners in the sky approaching towards them...

Rare Thai Classical Painting of the Legend "Maktri & Prince Kahtah". Nice rendering of Siamese architecture with dormant lions in the forest. This is an original painting, not a print or reproduction. Condition: good, size unframed W. 50cm x H. 60cm. This painting is framed with glass. 19th Century.

This is a terrific bronze bell from the Khmer culture in ancient Viet Nam or Thailand (circa 1200 AD). It weighs 250 grams and measures 6.8cm across the opening. It shows no signs of repair or restoration. It has a fantastic green/blue patina and there are even remnants of cloth or wood fibers mineralized in the surface.

This is a remarkably well preserved black pottery vessel from the early Khmer culture. It dates to at least 600AD and is possibly much older. It is roughly 19 cm tall. It shows no signs of repair or restoration. There are traces of root fibers on parts of the surface and what looks like calcification on the surface of the base. This is a great opportunity to own a rare piece of Ancient Asia at a terrific price.

This is a very nice pottery vessel from the Ban Chiang culture in ancient Thailand, Udon Province (circa 200 BC). It has very intricate, geometric designs typical of Ban Chiang pieces. The designs are both incised into the clay and then painted. Incised and painted, pedestaled pottery is one of the rarest types. As with most ancient pottery, this piece has been professionally restored from large fragments. It is roughly 18cm tall. Pieces such as this regularly sell for over $1000...

A very nice Victorian lacquered papier-mache folding corner shelf decorated with Chinese court scenes depicting a pair of noble ladies relaxing amidst their finery. The design is worked in gold and silver metallic inks and is accented with iron red and flesh-tone colors. Lacquered papier-mache with Chinese motifs were popular in both England and France, and the style of this example suggests and English origin. Ca. 1840. Condition: excellent, bright colors, all original...

Superb American coin silver soup ladle, the bright-cut flared handle narrowing to a twist handle that leads to the deeply scalloped bowl. Twist handle pieces are especially desirable, particularly when combined with other outstanding decorative elements. The back is stamped with the mark for Farrington & Hunnewell, silversmiths who worked in Boston beginning in 1835.

Origin: America, ca. 1850. Condition: excellent, no monogram or monogram removal. Size: 11” long. Weight: 150.0 grams.

A very rare and elegant Victorian sterling silver pie knife in Gorham’s 1894 “Imperial Chrysanthemum” pattern. The handle is decorated with an ornate design of chrysanthemum blossoms and foliage that extends down onto the blade and shoulders of the blade. The back of the handle is decorated with a complementary design. Pie knives or pie servers are difficult to find in the better patterns...

Rare Large Japanese Meiji Period Nashiji Makie Lacquer Jubako 5-Tiered Stack Box with Base/Stand. Fine Takamakie Gold and Cinnabar/brown/black Lacquer with some Raden/ Mother of Pearl inlay. Beautiful artistic Pine and Crane motif. Good condition overall, some minor mother of pearl inlays missing. The cover shows a restoration (see photograph # 6) and there are 2 inside hairlines not visible from the outside, due to age...

Exquisite hand carved jewelry chest or ladies personal belongings-vanity chest with 6 drawers, teak wood with red patina and gilding, 19th/early 20th Century, Java, condition: good, as recently retouched including new gold leaf! Size: H. 37.5cm x W. 59cm x D.33cm. Rare item!

SONG Celadon pot-vase with light green-ash glaze, China, condition: good except one chip on foot/base, size: H. 3cm x 3.75cm diameter

Miniature SONG DYNASTY green Celadon vase, China, Condition: overall good, except 2 chips on lip, size: H. 3cm x 4.25cm diameter.

Attractive miniature Celadon vase with light green glaze, SONG DYNASTY, China, condition: good, size: H. 4cm x 4.75cm diameter

Exceptionally beautiful gilded Bronze Buddha seated in lotus position on a high throne decorated with knobs, 17/18th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, one small area of base has bronze missing/worn, otherwise outstanding specimen, size: H.22cm x W.11cm x D. 5cm

Bronze Buddha seated in lotus position on a high throne decorated with knobs, subduing Mara, 18th Century, Shan State, Burma, with some red patina, condition: good with a small portion of bronze missing on back side of base. Size: H. 17cm x W.8cm x D. 5cm. Nice specimen and serene expression.

Nice Small Globular Porcelain Craquele Miniature Vase, brown lip, 18th Century, China, condition:good overall, size: H. 5cm. x 5.5cm diameter

Small Chinese Globular Craquele Vase, with brown lip, base without glaze, 18th Century, condition: good, but one nick on lip, size: H. 5cm. x 5.5cm diameter

Nice old traditional Chinese opium scale with travel case. The measuring stick is ivory and marked to indicate weights. Approximately 13 inches long, this piece is obviously old and shows signs of use but is in good condition.

Unusual stone sculpture of head, backside shows a hand behind the head, 17/18th Century, AVA Period, Burma, mounted, condition: good apart from some minor nicks, size: H. 11cm x W. 8cm x D. 9cm

Rare ancient Thai Bamboo Carrying Pole (for hanging baskets of goods at each end) with hand carved stylized wooden ends, 19th Century, can be ideally used for hanging/displaying special textile/fabric such as ikat, 19th Century, Thailand. Condition: good, size: L. 157 cm x W. 4.5cm

Very rare and beautiful Antique Burmese Kalaga wall hanging/tapestry depicting 8 dancers with hundreds of hand hammered sequins, pearl and glass beads as well as metallic threads. Due to age and climatic conditions some wear to some parts, but overall nice condition. Mounted/sewn on 100% Thai silk backing. 2 stylized wooden rods not included in price. Size: L. 175 cm x H. 52 cm. Collector's item! (extremely rare to find antique burmese tapestries, nowadays, with very few exceptions, they are a...

Large Qing Chinese Cabinet with 4 doors, nice mahogany tint and patina, hardwood, one removable rod for hanging clothes, shelves and bottom has secret compartment. Besides main doors, 2 side doors can also be opened, 19th Century. Condition: good, heavy, size: H. 193cm x W. 131 cm x D. 51cm

Very attractive and rare Ching Dynasty Wooden Cabinet with exquisite cinnabar red/gold/black frontal painting (not sides nor back), 2 shelves inside, no drawers, size: H. 148cm x W. 77cm x D. 47cm, condition: good with some signs of aging (top surface), 19th Century

Hand carved wooden monks/disciples, red patina with heavy gilding, 19th Century, Burma, condition: good, but one statuette has some damage on front base (enlargement # 2), size: H. 16.5cm x W. 7cm x D. 8.5cm, sold separately @ $ 195.-- each, so please specify your choice if one. Thank you.

Nice pair of bronze/brass Mandalay disciples, condition: good, with one small piece missing on bottom/back base of one figure (enlargement # 3), 19th Century, size: H. 14.5 cm x W. 7cm x D. 9cm, Origin: Burma, only sold as a pair

Attractive Sawangkhalok Celadon Dish with light Olive Green Glaze, condition: very good, one faint inner hairline (no chips nor repairs). Foot and outer top rim are unglazed. Size: H. 5cm x 21cm in diameter, Siam

Ming Dynasty Blue + White Bowl, condition: fair, has minor chip on top rim and foot, no hairline nor repairs, size: H. 8cm x 14 3/4 diameter

SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase/Pot with Olive Green Craquele Glaze and 2 loops, China. Size: H. 7cm x 7cm diameter, condition: good

Ash color SONG DYNASTY and Period Celadon with rib like ridge design from top to bottom, 2 loops, bottom/foot not glazed, small chip at lip/opening and a firing imperfection, condition otherwise good, size: H. 7.5cm x 9.5 cm diameter

Olive Green SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase with top incised band decor, craquele, bottom is not glazed, condition: good, size: H. 11cm x 10.5cm diameter

Unusual Coiled MING Chinese Bronze Dragon-Chilong, stylized head with scales on top and fancy tail, very artistic, good condition, 18th Century, size: H. 15cm x 6cm diameter in center, dark patina. Comes with heavy copper vase (see our item # 845040)

Well preserved hand made silver basket/purse with chain from Yao hilltribe people in Northern Thailand, 19th Century, condition: very good, with engraved animals and nice decor, size: H. 13cm x 9cm diameter

Terracotta statuette of immortal God of power, authority, fortune/success standing holding a scepter, has a longevity seal (shou) character/medallion stamped on the center back, good condition, late 18/19th Century, China, size: H.10cm x W.4cm x D.3cm

Terracotta statuette of Immortal God of longevity and health holding a staff, has a longevity seal/character/medallion (shou) stamped on the back below hair, good condition, late 18/19th Century, China, size: H. 9.5cm x W. 4cm x D. 3cm

Antique Japanese samurai doll, a flag-bearer sitting on a chair, 15 inches tall to the top of his head. This is a popular retainer doll paired with a general doll for the Japanese Boy’s Day. All the retainer dolls are usually not handsome; some look quite funny contrary to the handsome general dolls. You can even see a size difference for some in the set; there will be a big handsome general doll and a small retainer doll with a funny face to enhance the difference. The armor and clothes on ...

Japanese tobacco pouch and kiseruzutsu pipe case in carved red and black lacquer (tsuishu, tsuikoku) with Chinese sages in a rocky landscape. The pouch is delicately hand embroidered in brown tones with the finest silk thread depicting flowers (morning glories?) and leaves with vines. The pocket inside is made out of a Sarasa fabric (treasured cotton fabric by tea masters from Edo period - they were originally brought from India during 16 - 17 centuries ) which is lined with a soft leather. ...

Large and massive brass Oil Lamp (5 wick burners), 19th Cent. condition: excellent, size: H. 72cm x 20.5cm diameter at base. We also have a smaller pair of the same period/design, size H. 26 cm x 10 cm at base. All in good condition.

Marble Shan State Shakyamuni Buddha touching the earth, with nice gilding, sitting on lotus base, condition: very good, heavy as solid marble! 18/19th Century, Burma. Size: H. 46cm x W. 29cm x D. 19cm, excluding stand. This item has been nicely mounted on a black stand.

Very attractive Marble Shakyamuni Buddha with beautiful robes and nice gilding, sitting on a double lotus base. Shan State/Burma, 18/19th Century, very good condition, heavy as solid marble. Size: H. 46cm x W. 31cm x D. 16.5cm, excluding stand. This item is nicely mounted on a black stand.

Attractive Lanna Northern Thai Wooden Buddha touching the Earth, gilded, base with red patina, gilt and 6 mirror inlays (both sides), 19th Century, very good condition, size: H. 18cm x W. 10cm x D.6cm

Magnificent Ching Dynasty-Famille Rose Porcelain Basin depicting refined Court Lady and Chinese Symbols, polychromatic, outside shows 3 iron red bamboo branches with leaves, 19th Century, very good condition, no cracks nor hairlines. Size: 38cm top diameter (bottom diameter: 18cm), H. 12cm, rare collector's item!

Rare Shan State Bronze Buddha and Worshiper with original bronze platform/base, 18th Century, Burma. The very refined Buddha has both arms pendant by the sides in the "Calling for Rain" position. Collector's item, good condition, size: H. 11cm x W. 5cm x D. 9cm

Antique Globular Chinese SONG DYNASTY Celadon Vase with loops, olive green craquele glaze with design/incised band decor. Bottom has visible crack, imperfect condition, otherwise very attractive, esp. for collector at this price!, size: H. 8cm x 10cm diameter

Antique hand carved stylized panel Woodcarving depicting wise man, demon and several animals, condition good, some wear due to age, early 19th Century China, size: L. 48" x H. 19" x D. 2", nice decorative/architectural element!

Attractive Teak stylized Woodcarving from Northern Thailand depicting Lion, handcarved, condition good, size: L. 127cm x H. 28cm x D. 4cm, nice decorative/architectural element!