Small Indonesian ceremonial keris forged from steel in one piece with a straight blade, the hilt section in the shape of a sitting figure. Provenance: Private Collection, Switzerland. Condition: fine. Dimension: 24.7 cm long, 3.2 cm wide, weight: 82 g.

Chinese stone seal with dragon finial, nineteenth century China. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 3 1/8 inches with width of 1 7/8 inches and depth of 1 1/8 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain bowl, exterior decorated with floral design, late 19th century period. Size; This item is 2 inches high with diameter of 7 inches. Condition Report; Condition is consistent with age, no visible damages.

Fine Chinese enameled porcelain vase, depicting the royal court in hunting, late 19th century period. Size; Height of vase is 17.5 inches, in good condition.

The backside decorated with a stupa. H. 10,5 cm. excl. stand. This piece was placed in the foundation of a newly built stupa.

A Green Opaline Gilt Mounted Desk Inkstand or Standish, with Two Inkwells and Two Pen Holders. Possibly French. Dimensions; 9.5" wide x 6" deep. Excellent condition; circa 1890.

A black terracotta Buddha amulet in the sitting position in-cased in a stainless steel case from Thailand. Age; Pre 1900 or earlier. Size: H. 3cm. Condition: No repairs.

A Green Opaline Brass Mounted Inkstand or Standish, with a single well, a Circular Undertray, and a Pen holder in the Bracket arm. Probably French, c. 1890. Dimensions; 5" wide x 6" high. Excellent condition.

Spanish colonial era Philippine Santos estimated to be from mid-19th century. Hi-resolution images on request.

This Brass paper clip is a great desk accessory as well as a collectible antique. It dates to 1880.

Condition: excellent Height: 3.25 inches Width: 2.5 inches

An ornately worked, chased and engraved jug with dancing Burmese figures in repoussé. The handle in the form of an ogre. The spout might be a later addition, it is only silver plated. Base engraved "Moung Oung Myal 1875". No mark, silver tested. Condition: the ogre of the handle with a small loss, otherwise fine. Dimension: 11 cm high, weight: 382 g.

An alloy metal Buddha sitting under a bodhi tree.This is where Buddha gained his great Enlightenment by sitting in concentrated meditation beneath the bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar,India. Can be made into an amulet. Size: H. 6.3cm. W. 3.3cm. Condition: No repairs.

Antique late 19th century red lacquered wood Hsun-Ok offering vessel from Burma. Size: 27 inches ht. x 15 inches diameter. Probably from Pagan region, with two registers of laid-on decoration below the spire and a series of hand-turned balusters on the pedestal. Minor damage to cover.

An Unusually Large Victorian Brass Stamp Box. It has Five Compartments and in Addition to the Four Corner Supports, there is a Center Support Front and Rear. The Dimensions are 9" in width x 5" deep x 2.75" high. Circa late 19th century and probably English in origin. It is in excellent condition.

An antique pair of patinated heavy bronze statues showing a Kandyan noble and his wife in official attire. Dimension: 22.2 and 20 cm high, weight: 2.3 kg. Condition: the male on the back with soldered area.

A Victorian Brass Coal Hod or Bucket with a Swing Handle on Top and a Fixed Handle on the Back. Dimensions 14" x 12" x 17" to handle. Some minor dents, but overall in excellent condition.

A well carved "crystal" glass Buddha in the Dhyana Mudra position. Both hands are placed on the lap with the palms facing upwards. It could be Quartz. Size: H. 5.2cm. W. at the base, 3.5cm. Condition: Perfect. Some staining from long burial and some dirt incrustations that can be removed.

A late 19th - early 20th century "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of two horses and riders, elephant and dancers. The box is divided into three pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size: H. 10.5cm. Diameter. 21cm. Condition: No repairs. Some age cracking.

A Large English Victorian Brass Inkstand or Standish with Two Ink Pots or Inkwells (glass inkwells and brass tops) and a Pen Holder. The Design Suggests a Classical Motif. Dimensions; 13" wide x 9" deep x 4" high; c. 1890. Excellent condition.

Antique Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority wrap belt used home spun yarn, hand dyed and woven. It is over 100 years old. Rare piece. Approx 152 inches long not including fringe and 3 inches. It is in good condition, has obviously been worn (used) and is a bit dirty in some areas. This is a rare piece and looks really good draped back and forth in a clump.

Rare set of six Burmese bronze opium weights, or cock weights, in a Brahmani duck type hintha (also called a hamsa) bird form with upturned tail sitting on a round base. The largest two have handles attached to the back of the head and end of the tail feathers. There is a metal support under the V-form tail. The largest weight has an old tag taped to it that reads “1513 grams” (3 lbs. 5.4 oz.). I confirmed this weight on a scale at the post office...

A Victorian engraved end terminal flat link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1890 era. This 12-3/4" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the links are 1/4" across. It is in very good antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of minor wear to the plating. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

A Finberg Mfg. Co. curb link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1890-1900 era. This 14-5/8" man's accessory has a large springring clasp and a swivel which is stamped FINBERG MFG. CO.. The gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly. It is in very good antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A Victorian ornate embossed link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1880-1890 era. This 8-1/2" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the links are unusually decorative and fancy with fine embossing on one half of each link. It is unsigned and the gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly...

A Victorian 3 strand alpaca man's pocket watch chain with an engraved slide from the 1880-1890 era. This 12-1/4" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the decorative and fancy slide and ends all have hand engraving. The slide has a loop for a fob and a Gothic GB monogram; this chain is made of alpaca (an imitation silver) and it is also known as silveroid, German silver and other names (there is no silver content)...

H. 18 cm. Very good condition with expected age wear to the gilding.

A very fine gilded bronze Buddha, sitting on Naga. H. 17 cm. Condition: Casting flawa, chips to the foot rim, the Naga head, which used to be behind the Buddha head, is missing. Nevertheless a very attractive piece with a serene expression.

A square cover made of very delicate red silk with the design of small flowers, lancet-shaped leaves, "mir-i-boteh" pines and tendrils, entirely embroidered in polychrome silks and silver wrapped thread. Purple silk lining with loops. Condition: clean, fabric with losses and splits, partially with backed and restored areas. Dimension : 119 cm x 117 cm.

A well carved circular pendant with two facing dragons carved in the Shang Dynasty Style There is a carved circular relief designs on both sides. Age: Qing. Size: Diameter. 4.8cm. Condition. No chips or repairs.

19th Century Burma or Cambodian Bronze Buddha Head

The head is 11 inches tall overall or 8.75 inches tall without stand, and 5 inches wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, nor cracks, except chips at the wood stand.

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Chinese Qing dynasty export porcelain Benjarong (five color) bowl made for the Thai market densely decorated in relief polychrome enamels around the circumference with eight alternating Buddhist celestial beings. The turquoise-green interior is accented with a floral circular medallion at the base of the well and a floral band around the interior top. 19th century. 7 1/8” diameter x 3 1/2” high. Good overall condition with gilt highlights at the rim and foot...

A large Tibetan Temple prayer carpet with two dragons, each chasing it's elusive pearl. Size: L. 163 cm. W. 88cm. Condition. No repairs. Very good for it's age.

Northern Plains Native American spirit pipe with a Catlinite (pipestone) bowl carved with a full figural effigy of a walking bear, together with a wooden stem decorated with geometric black painted markings. Circa 1890. Overall length: 23.5 inches. Pipe bowl dimensions: 7 inches length x 3 inches height x 1.25 inches depth. Excellent condition. The interior of the pipe's bowl exhibits traces of burning and use...

Blue and White covered box decorated with playing boys, ridding qillin. Qing Dynasty D= 9 cm Perfect condition, no chips, hairlines and free from restorations.

Manchu women never practiced foot-binding. However, during the Qing dynasty, they did wear pedestal aka platform shoes, hoping to give the appearance of smaller feet. The tips of the shoes would appear to peak out from under the robes, giving the foot more dainty appearance.

This pair of antique Chinese shoes were made with a silk background fabric and embroidered with silk thread using satin stitching. Added appliques velvet fabric in the shape of fish are embroidered with a chain stitch...

This lovely 19th century piece came from a Dutch private collection where it has been since the 1980's. It is 55 cm high and at the base it measures 25x25 cm. It has normal age wear and a wonderful old patina.