Very rare, large lidded rattan basket from the Nung Rawang ethnic group of Northern Burma, Kachin State. The Rawang are a subgroup of the Kachin people and live in some of the last great wilderness forests left in Burma. Also it is interesting to note that the men do the weaving and with advent of plastic bags this pretty much an extinct craft. This is the oldest basket from this group I have ever found- conservatively at least 50 years plus. HL 42cm/16.5in and D: 27cm/10.6in...

An pair of antique blue ceramic Vietnamese mini bottles. Found in a ship wreck from the Hoi An Hoard ship with a numbered label. Provenance: Prominent Private Collection from San Diego, CA

Date:12-13th C

Dimensions: 2.75" tall X 1.75" wide

Fine old rattan/bamboo splitting knife used in basket making. This has a great natural patina on the handle with decorated “butt”, circa first half 20th century. The blade still carries a sharp edge and is still quite serviceable. L: 44cm/17.2in (blade is 11cm/4.2cm). Excellent condition.

Finely detailed woman’s full length three paneled tube sarong from Ende, Flores Island, Indonesia. I bought this in 1988, this was used when I bought in Ende and has remained in storage since then. All natural dyes and handspun, hand woven cotton. Pristine condition with soft and comfortable weave. W: 150cm/59in and L: 1400cm/55in.

An Indonesian mask carved in the form of a male figure. The mask is carved and painted with expressive eye brows and mustache. These masks are often used in Bali and Java during religious ceremonies performing the legend of the Hindu gods.

Date: 19th-20th C

Dimensions: 8.5" X 7" X 5.5"

Phallic charm from Lamphun Northern Thailand- serendipitously enough, where they have an annual sausage festival...

Old hand stitched Indian 'chakla' textile. Kathipa style embroidered in 'heer' floss silk on old cotton base. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century or earlier. 40 inches square. Good condition few missing mirrors. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Large root wood table made of gnarled hardwood. Beautiful piece made all of a single piece of root wood. Southeast Asian.

Dimensions: 23" high x 62" long x 39" wide.

Nice old red and black lacquered Cambodian “siri” box, with lovely incised scrolling fern pattern This piece predates the Khmer Rouge regime and circa 60 or 70 years old. In good condition, there is no significant damage other expected signs of use and wear and the lid is a bit warped...

Semi antique, large woman’s sarong from the Stieng/Xtiêng ethic group Vietnam. Over 60 years old, this is woven from all handspun cotton threads. There is a patch, 7cm x 2cm fray on one edge and small 1cm hole. L: 203cm/79on39.8in and W: 94cm/37in.

Woman’s breast cloth from the Chin or Rakhine States, Myanmar- from the Khumi, Khami or Mro- Chin subgroup. Good condition- there is one tiny pin hole and a couple of stains. Circa 1950. L: 70cm/27.5in and W: 34cm/13.2in.

Early SE Asian Copper - Bronze Buddha probably Burmese. Nice little figure showing red copper indication very good age possibly from Laos. Casting flaws as seen very nice patination . Size 2.2"2.25" wide

Thailand vintage reverse glass eglomise zodiac painting . Early to mid 20th c depicting temples and year of the rooster. Original wood frame 11.25 by 5.25"

Antique Hindu Bronze figure Chola - Javanese style seated figure . Stylistically similar to Hindu Chola figures but probably Javanese. This sculpture sitting on a base attached to a more cylindrical bottom that probable fit into a larger altar sculpture. Complete in its self.Size a little over 3" by 1.75" wide .

Women’s skirt from the Bahnar (Ba Na) ethnic group from the Central Highlands of Vietnam, woven from fine handspun cotton using all natural dyes. The weaving is very intricate and refined, note the use of narrow warp ikat bands throughout this piece. This is one single panel which would have used to make three other skirts. See last enlargement for a complete example. L: 2.9meter/9.5feet and W: 66cm/26in. I have two complete skirts- please contact if interested.

An Indonesian painted wooden theater mask, showing a crowned character with fine facial features and a moustache. Reverse with a leather strap and an Indonesian inscription. Condition: partial little wear to paint. Dimension: c. 18.8 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm.

Antique Hindu Bronze figure Chola - Javanese style seated figure . Stylistically similar to Hindu Chola figures but probably Javanese. This sculpture sitting on a base attached to a more cylindrical bottom that probable fit into a larger altar sculpture. Complete in its self.Size a little over 3" by 1.75" wide .

Thailand vintage reverse glass eglomise zodiac painting . Early to mid 20th c depicting temples and year of the tiger. Original wood frame 11.25 by 5.25"

Rare woman’s skirt (pukhang) from the Kachin/Jingpo ethnic group, Northeast Burma. This is two panels with supplementary weft trim on the ends made of dog hair. Mostly natural dye and indigo. It is quite a durable weave with denim like feel. There is some staining, one small hole as well as a bit of dye bleeding. I could only find examples this in “Textiles of the Hill Tribes of Burma”: Michael C. Howard (plate 107) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Accession Number: 2002.312...

Large vintage “bush knife” from Lanna Thailand, this is an all purpose tool with a thick spine and very sharp edge- quite heavy as well. The blade is fixed with a steel collar and woven rattan and comes with a bamboo basket type sheath. Total L: 54cm/22.2in (blade L: 29cm/11.5in and handle L: 25cm/10.5in). This is an artisanal village made piece and not mass produced.

Chased Silver Metal Betel Nut box . South east Asian tooled metal boz, well done 2 compartments. 6.25" by 2.25"

Lopburi bronze figure of a Radiant Lokesvara, or "Lord of the World" in sanskrit. Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Covered in scores of miniature representations of Buddha on his shirt, he also has toe rings one attribute is missing. Size h 4.5" by 2.25" wide some loss from bronze decay , the face though still visible has sloughed off a bit.

Basket from Northern Burma probaby from the Rawang or other Kachin related group. . Approximately 50 or 60 years old. Increasingly difficult to source, this is a fine example of Burmese tribal basketry. Condition: good natural polished feel to the surface, a couple of “breaks” on upper rim of basket. The hole in the handle lid seems to intentional, as it has the same wear as the rest of the piece. Dimensions: 20cm/8in height 15.5cm/6.2in diameter.

Large standing gilded wooden Buddha. Dressed in full robes and with his down turned hands at this sides demonstrating the Calling in the Rain mudra, a gesture to bring the rain to nourish the rice fields. Tall pointed ushnisha and extended earlobes frame a face with down cast inlaid eyes and compassionate expression. From Luang Prabang, Laos. On custom metal stand.

early 18th century

81" high (93" high with stand)

DESCRIPTION: An attractive Asian fishing creel, fashioned from woven split bamboo with wood base and neck, and an attached tightly woven string for hanging. A creel is used for carrying fish or blocks of peat moss which function as an evaporative cooler when dipped into a creek, keeping the catch chilled. This type of creel with a woven, partially open top can also be used to catch lobsters and other crustaceans. Good condition with a nice aged patina...

A black & white photograph by the Vietnamese photographer Huong Ky, showing two men from an ethnic minority smoking. With blind stamp "Huong Ky Hanoi". Dimension: 17.6 cm x 23.7 cm. Condition: margin with little partial yellowing, one corner with tiny dog's ear.

Early Indonesian Javanese - Majapahit style bronze Buddhist 4 armed figure sitting on a lotus base the attributes are similar to Chola Hindu sculpture from India. H 3.5" by 2"w. Good condition some erosion and verdigris .

A beautiful small bronze bust of a young Southeast Asian girl wearing a high headdress, a makuta crown, often used in the classical court dances in Thailand, Burma, Laos or Cambodia. The back of the patinated bronze head with the two initials "V.N." standing for Vietnam, work attributed to the Vietnamese artist Nguyen Thanh Le (1919-2003). Fixed on the original black painted wooden base...

Antique Asian Silver metal and Coral Turquoise Prayer Wheel, well made with extensive wire work as well as set with real cabachon stones in Turquoise Lapis and Coral. The metal content is unknown and the wheel is made of 3 parts and open easily so if this were to be used I would glue the lid and base together . L 8.5" selling asis due to the loose nature of the 3 piece cylinder. 3 turquoise stones are missing

Three old or antique Indonesian dance masks, showing three different characters. The dark red mask from Java and the two others from Bali. Carved from wood, painted and decorated with fur. Condition: some chips and wear, one with small losses. Dimension: c. 18 to 20 cm long x c. 13.5 cm wide.

Rare semi antique supplementary warp silk embroidery on handspun indigo cotton, blanket from the diverse Tai ethnic group Vietnam/Laos. I collected this in Chiang Mai around 15 years ago and would date it around 50 to 90 years old. Nowadays you just can’t find this sort of textile anymore. Some minor embroidery losses but overall in very good condition. Dimensions: 80cm/31.5in x 137cm/53in.

Indonesian Javanese Mataram Kris daggar the blade with gray tones and distinctive whorls and layering c 1875 , very sharp good condition the blade thin with a 4" carved hard wood hilt, the blade measuring just under 13" and no sheath.

Fine Miniature Tangka Depicting a Multi headed multi armed Deity, we are not sure of the figure . well painted on cloth with gold accents. Size 2.25 by 2.75"

Miniature tangkas - Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 3.5" X 3 inch , Tibet inscription on back. Amitayus with 2 other figures very nice piece with stars and clouds.

Miniature tangks - Tsakli Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 2.75 X 2.25 inch , Tibet inscription on back

Miniature tangks - Tsakli Amitayus Tsakli Mineral pigments and gold on canvas. 2.5 X 2.25 inch Tibet

Tsakli tangka: Vajrabhairava ground mineral gouache, on fabric. Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2" Vajrabhairava is a wrathful form of Manjushri and functions as a meditational deity of the Anuttarayoga Classification in Tantric Buddhism size h 3" just under 3" wide with inscription on back

Buddhist Tsakli: Shri Devi, Magzor Gyalmo ground mineral gouache, silver and gold on fabric.Mongolia or Tibet. H 2.75" by 2"

Exceptionally rare early 20th century small, complete betel box with za-yun pattern, emulating English embroidery stitching. There are some cracks on the lacquer surface as well minor losses on the edge (especially on the inner box) all visible in enlargements. This is a specialist’s collector piece, for real lovers of Burmese lacquer. H: 8.4cm/3.3in and D:11.6cm/4.4in

Unusually large lacquered betel container with two inner trays, from Karen ethnic group. Circa first half 20th century, some loss to the bottom. H:11.5cm/4.5in and D: 12.6cm/5in.

DESCRIPTION: A complete 29-piece flatware / cutlery set, made in Thailand during the late 1940s to early 1950s. Each utensil is shaped from solid brass and encased between rosewood slab handles, the tips of each with a raised brass figure in court dress and “Siam” stamped at the base. The set consists of dining or dessert cutlery for 8 people (knives, forks & spoons), plus a serving fork & spoon, sugar spoon, and a carving set...

Good Karen basket waterproofed with natural tree lacquer, good condition- i.e. no damage. Circa 40 to 50 years- purchased in the 1990s in Mae Hong Song, along the Thai/Burmese border. I was back there recently and old baskets have all sold out. See last enlargement for reference.

Nice old Cambodian lacquered basket. Very few things survived the reign of the Khmer Rouge which makes old baskets quite rare. Circa 70 years old, there are some old repairs noted in the enlargements. D: 30cm/11.8in and H: 11cm/4.2in.

Nice old Karen woven bamboo lacquered box from the Thai/Burma border region, this has a few old repairs but overall good condtion. Circa 40 to 60 years old. D: 13.25cm/.2in and H: 8.53cm/33in.

Nice old black and red lacquered cylindrical woven bamboo box from Northern Thailand No holes or broken bits. L: 19.5cm/7.2in and D: 4.5cm/1.8in.

Ifugao tribal wooden spoon from the Cordillera region of Luzon in the Philippines. Obtained in the 1980's. Eight (8) inches in length.

Square Philippine Ifugao basket with cover, known as a hu'up, used at meal time for steamed rice by the Ifugaos. Purchased in the Cordillera Region of Luzon island in the mid 1980s. Age of basket not known, but probably mid-century. 11.5"x 11.5"x 5" in height. In overall good condition.

Vintage Thailand Deity figure in cast Resin, authentic temple piece from Rural Thailand . Arm reattached . Said to be black magic piece.H 10"

Silver bracelet from Indonesia, Timor, owned by aristocrats. Inner wi :7,5 cms, H:10 cms. JSA 209, BE 296 (see Bibliography)

Ancient Thai Mon Period Lacquered and gilded Stucco Buddhist Head. The over life-size head is believed to be that of a temple guardian figure. The sculpture was split from ear to ear when we acquired it and had it restored to museum quality the gold is original only the left lower cheek was redone . The head was built around a brick wrapped is a gauze textile . We had the sculpture mounted on a Lucite stand

A auspicious colorful carved wedding box with birds and animals in red and gold from tribal Malays. Age: 1930's. Size: L. 50cm. H. 25cm. W. 14cm. Condition; No repairs.

Small hardwood bench from the Philippines called a "bangkito" with a beautiful shining finish, grooved edges, four short legs. Solid heavy in weight. 20th Century Size: 10" H x 35" L x 12" D

Tobacco pipe of curved shape, with lavish geometric decor, its bowl in the shape of stylized lotus. Silver, fine darkish patina. Thailand, Northern Region, Lawa Peoples. Height: 14 cm. Very good condition. Collected in 1974 by its former owner.

Household protector made of wood, carved to represent two Janus type heads surmounted by horns. This protector was installed on top of a house roof. Beautiful age patina. Indonesia, Timor Island. Height: 26 cm. The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Very good condition. NOTE/ The piece is heavy, so please consult us for the shipping cost.

Very old (over 50 years) which is ancient by Burmese lacquer standards. This was possibly made by the Shan who favored dramatic geometric designs over the more figural Burman style. This has some fritting on the lacquer. H: 24cm/9.5in D: 18cm/7.1in.

Burmese repousse silver bowl, the bulbous basin with panels decorated with intricately hammered and chased reserves of pronounced animals, early 20th century period. Size; Dimensions as follows; 7"H x 12.75"diam., 38.57 troy oz. ( acid test held for .800 silver). Condition Report; No condition issues.

Lifesize Ayutthaya Stucco and Gold Leaf Buddha Temple head, beautiful piece early period. Layers of gold from years of regilding , these are some areas with wasp nest between some of the hair points. Museum mounted . Size H 14" H on stand 20" depth 9"

Rare, antique, Mandalay-style Burmese Holy Bird . 19th century ornate gilded wooden bird "Hunza" . The bird is actually a 2-piece box and would have held small family treasures. The bird's wings are metal and encrusted with glass details. Size H 10" by 9"

Buddhist Burmese or Thai Bamboo Wood Gilt Offering stand with Box, well made with usual wear and losses. Size H 12" D 9"

Philippines Iron water bottle with Hook , unique piece with locking cap and a hanging hook . This piece was collected in Japan. Size H 10" by 7" diameter