Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (583)

A rare and GENUINE SMALL BRONZE HANSA DUCK OPIUM WEIGHT, 18th Century, Burma. Natural formed smooth patina. Height: 2.5 cm. x Depth 2 cm. Weight: 31 gr.

A late 18/19th Century QING DYNASTY ENAMEL BOX with ultramarine blue background and fine Polychrome Flower and Pomegranate decorations. The interior of box, including the lid and the base are in a light turquoise enamel. The top depicts 2 people in a landscape scene. Very good condition, no chips, damage or restorations. Size: H. 6 cm x L. 8 cm.

2 very cute small SAWANKHALOK 14-15th Century Siamese pots with underglaze painted directly onto the biscuit. The base of both are typically unglazed. Condition good, shiny overglaze on one is faded/worn. Although the 2 have different shapes they both measure W. 3.5 x H. 4 cm. Price is for the pair !

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.

Hand made oval, hinged, Antique Silver Cosmetic Box with Foliage and Flower Decor. Good Condition. Size: 5 cm. x 2 cm. Weight: 22 gr. silver Provenance: India, 19th Century.

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

A genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT of MYSTICAL LION CHINTHE, 18/19th Century, Burma. Square base, with 9-rayed star marking on base. 32 gr. (2 tical). Size: 30 mm. height. Dark, naturally aged patina. Very good condition.

A genuine antique 2 TICAL Bronze Opium Weight of Mythical Chinthe Lion, 18th Century (1767-1785), Burma, with 4-rayed star emblem (asterisk) on octagon base. Excellent condition, 32.7 gr. with natural patina.

A Japanese Noh Theater Mask Painting of Okina Hono (old man mask which is the oldest type of Noh Mask), signed and with Red Seal. Meiji Period. Size: L. 11" (28 cm.) x H. 8" (20 cm.).

A 19th Century QING DYNASTY Chinese Wooden Carved Shrine Box with Table-Like Legs and Gilding. Top has painted lacquer with landscape and people. Overall condition fair, signs of aging and wear. Size: H. 14" x 7.5" x 9"

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

An antique Hill Tribe micro multistrand red and yellow beaded necklace from South-East-Asia. A rare find for collectors. Length: 24" (60 cm.). Good condition.

A very rare THAI 18/19th Century Black & Gold Lacquered Bamboo container with scrolling and flowers. Top rim partially restored as can be seen in photos due to considerable age and climatic conditions. Gilding shows some wear. Overall in fair condition. Size: H. 12" x 13.5" diameter. Impossible to find in this era!

A genuine antique 1 TICAL Bronze Opium Weight of Mythical Lion, 18th Century (1767-1785), Burma, with 9-rayed star emblem marking (asterisk) on octagon base. 16 gr., excellent condition, natural aged patina.

A rare 1 TICAL genuine Bronze OPIUM WEIGHT OF CHINTHE MYTICAL LION, 18th Century, Burma. Square Base. 16 gr. (1 tical). Size: 24 mm. height. Aged patina, ca. 1780

A rare GENUINE SWATOW MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME BOWL, 1570-1650, with overglaze iron red and green. Fair overall condition, with some wear due to condiderable age inside the bowl. As common in SWATOW WARE, this bowl has sand/kiln/grit deposits on the bottom and outside and because of the high temperatures in the firing kiln, it is not perfectly level, but warped as shown in the photograph. Size: 21 cm. diameter. Very low price as warped!

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

A very rare antique Buddhist miniature knife/dagger with a bronze gilt figure as handle, 19th Century, Thai or Burmese. The sheath is hand carved wood and has script on both sides. The small steel blade also has writing engraved on both sides. Size: length of knife including handle 5" or 13 cm. Very good condition. Something for collectors as rare!