Catalog (1105)

Gold framed original pastel painting of King RAMA V,Thailand, signed and dated by artist Yuth Suripong bottom left, Buddhist Year 2543. Excellent condition. Size: 52 cm. x 45 cm. framed

A fine and rare MEIJI Period (1886-1912) Japanese 2-piece gold lacquered Cabinet with multiple drawers and fashioned with nice gilt bronze fittings. It rests on a table-like base with beautifully curved legs. The cabinet is beautifully worked in low relief gold lacquer depicting rabbits, hills as well as decorative, finely painted flowers. Condition: good with inconsequential minor surface wear due to age and use. Genuine Meiji Period, Japan. Size: H. 48" x W. 27.5" x D. 19" (H. 122 cm. x W. 70...

Beautiful handcrafted Thai Silver Ceremonial Bowls with detailed repousse decor depicting scrolling and flowers in 5 different panels. Very fine workmanship,19th Century. 3 bowls available. These bowls were used in Buddhist cermonies for blessing, fortune, health and prosperity. Good condition with normal wear due to age and use. Size: 5 cm x 6.5 cm. top diameter. Sold individually.

A very beautiful original Painting of H.R.H. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, by famous artist Yuth Suripong, signed, August, Buddhist year 2542. Framed, Size: 98 cm. x 78 cm.

An antique KANGXI QING DYNASTY Period Blue & White Jingdezhen Porcelain Snuff Bottle with Stopper and Spoon, depicting 3 Temple Lions playing with a ball, early 18th Century, ca. 1723, China. This snuff bottle has several inconsequential surface craquelé firing lines from the high heating process in the kiln. However, it does not leak. Size: 2.25" (5.3 cm.).The base has 4 underglaze Chinese Character markings "RUO SHEN ZHEN CANG", which translates as "Pecious Treasure from the Collection of RUO...

Stupendous and very rare JIN DYNASTY SHANXI TERRACOTTA TOMB BRICKS individually mounted on museum quality stands. One depicts a festive flute player in flowing robes, the other a drummer playing the waist drum (1115 -1234 A.D.), China. The Jin Dynasty which co-existed with SONG, China early in the 12th Century, were forest dwellers known as Jurchen, who spoke an inner Altaic language and had conquered the Manchurian heartland in 1115. Their leader Aguda (r. 1113-1123) named his Chinese style Dy...

One-of-a-kind freshwater Pearl Necklace with exotic ancient Ayuthya Gold Plated Pendants and colored beads.

A rare and attractive Burmese Jadeite 3-tone carved Pendant (Yellow, Apple Green and White) depicting a monkey on top and fruit. Fine workmanship, good translucency and well polished. Size H.4.5 cm. x W. 2 cm. Good condition, has a small hole on top for hanging. Difficult to find!

A polychrome antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Censor/Bowl with medallions, flowers and scrolling. QING DYNASTY, 19th Century. Condition good, see photographs for details. Size: 5 3/4" diameter x H. 3.5" (14.8 cm. x 9 cm.)

A stunning QING DYNASTY PAINTING depicting Chinese Beauty XUE BAO CHAI from the famous 18th Century Novel and Masterpiece of Chinese Literature "THE DREAM OF RED MANSIONS" OR "THE DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER", also known as "THE STORY OF THE STONE", by author CAO XUEQIN. Condition overall good, but painting has a fissure as shown in the photographs, which can easily be restored. Mounted, size: 36" x 30" inches (92 cm. x 76 cm.). This item shipped from USA.

A large and rare KANGXI Period blue and white porcelain Bird Feeder or Drinking Well. Qing Dynasty, depicting Chinese landscape with house, lake, boats and mountains. Very good condition, no hairlines, cracks or repairs. Size 7 cm. x 6 cm. x 5 cm. Collector's item.

A well preserved Pair of mounted QING DYNASTY Painted and Gilt Wooden Temple Figures or High Priests. 19th Century, China. Good condition. Size: H. 18.5" (47 cm.). Price is for the pair.

A brass mounted Chinese Porcelain OPIUM WATER PIPE depicting colorful horses and calligraphy, ca. 1890. Condition: good, used. Size: H. 15 cm. x 7.75 cm. (H. 6" x 3")

A very finely carved OKINOMO Pot-Belly Pig, high-grade exotic wood, Meiji Period (1886-1912). This Okinomo is of course ideal for those born in the year of the Pig. The Pig symbolizes "Good Fortune & Prosperity". Excellent condition, size: L. 5.5 cm. (2 1/4")

A newly made 18K. Gold (750) Ring set with an ancient genuine Cabochon Garnet BACTRIAN INTAGLIO carved by hand, depicting a bearded, seated Angel playing a Lyra. Very fine detailed carving. Provenance: Afghanistan, dated 1-2 Century B.C. Good condition overall. Intaglio size: 14 x 12 x 4 mm. Ring size: 62 (10). This item is legal to buy and sell under international laws relating to cultural patrimony. Classic linear style. A very rare and unique one-of-a-kind collector's item.

An extremely rare 22K. solid Gold STANDING MINIATURE GARUDA figure with very fine details. This Garuda was found during excavations of the foundations of an ancient Khmer temple. Excellent condition. Size: 2.3 cm. Weight: 10 gr. This Garuda has folded hands in adoration form and the wings are short and not spread out as it is not in flight. The tail feathers are very long. A unique collector's item!

A rare BAYON KHMER AUTHENTIC 22K. GOLD BEAD with one BUTTON (probably served for ear decoration). Intricate detailed work. Excellent workmanship and condition. Size: 22 mm. x 17 mm. (21 mm. when button is inserted on side of bead). Can be used as a splendid centerpiece of a necklace as it has a large hole on both sides. A genuine and very rare collector's item.

A very finely carved monochrome Ruby Red Peking Glass Snuff bottle with Stopper depicting Chilongs and Ruyi on both sides. Very nice specimen. Excellent condition, Size H. 2.875" x W. 1.5"