Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian (582)

An elegant Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Baluster Vase depicting Lotus Petal Panels and Hanging Grape Vines. Salvaged from the Vung Tao Shipwreck (1690). Has clear Marking/Symbol "Babo" on Base representing Jewel, Pearl or the Sacred Disc in the Pa Kua in Motion, Heavenly Protection also called the Sacred Lotus Flower. This generally represents the sitting Buddha which symbolizes creative Power and Purity towards Adversity. Good overall condition despite exposure to sea water...

An important and rare KANGXI Period Blue & White KLAPMUTS Porcelain Bowl potted with deep rounded sides rising to an everted rim. The exterior depicts a delightful landscape scene with children and maidens possibly at the "Yuan Xiao" Lantern Festival. The interior of the bowl has a scene with a playful boy throwing a good luck fire cracker in the center and is decorated with a Lingzhi flared border design. The foot of the bowl is also flared and has a double circle...

A rare WOODEN HAND CARVED BURMESE SHAN STATE BUDDHA SEATED ON AN ELEPHANT THRONE, 19th Century, Burma, with aged matt lacquer and traces of Gold. Fine Natural formed Patina. 3 Elephants carrying this fine Buddha seated in Padmasana position with right hand in earth touching Mudra...

A 17/18th Century Chinese Polychrome Painted Stucco Figure of an Immortal, superbly modeled with flowing robes and wearing a necklace with a pendant. Statue is attached to a Pink Base with backing. Some traces of gilding remain. Item in left hand is missing. Good overall condition, natural aging/wear over the period. Size: 28.5 cm. height. Weight: 2.3 kilos. Provenance: From the Private Collection of MARGARETE SIEMENS, Germany (L. Bretschneider, Munich).

Very serene and graceful mounted Buddha's attendant/ disciple in adoration holding lotus flower offering, Bronze, early 18th Century, AVA, Burma. Mounted on a black stand. Excellent condition. Beautiful natural patina. Size: H. 5" x W. 2" excluding stand.

Rare and slender Silver/Paktong Opium Pipe, QING Dynasty. The damper/bowl is in the shape of a poppy/opium bulb and is held by a hand. This hand holding the bulb/damper has a very distinct double fish engraved on it's base which in Feng Shui is the symbol of wealth, abundance and attracting good luck (see photograph #4). Good condition, high silver content. Length 32.5 cm. 19th Century, China...

Rare MANDALAY Pair of hand carved solid wooden Lions, 19th Century, with some remains of original pigment. Excellent decorative showpieces for house entrance, hall, besides a fireplace etc. or suitable as a base for a coffee table with a glass top! Good condition showing natural aged patina. Size: L. 50 cm. x W. 37 cm. x H. 30 cm. Very difficult to find a matching pair like these.

A divine and genuine AYUTHAYA PERIOD BRONZE BUDDHA HEAD mounted, 17th/18th Century, Siam. Good overall condition, left earlobe missing. Size: ca. 12 cm. including base, 8 cm. head alone. Weight: 450 gr. Provenance: Private Scandinavian Collection. Very Fine Collector's Piece!

Unusually large Bronze Shan State Buddha, green patina, head and flame not perfectly straight, late 18th Century, condition good, size: H.33cm x W.16.5cm x D.10.5cm

Fine wooden Buddha subduing Mara with brown lacquer patina, early 19th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition good (bottom of base and back of base shows raw wood, i.e. patina worn), nice specimen, size: H. 32cm x W. 15cm x D. 6cm

A very attractive genuine Sino-Thai BENCHARONG-BENJARONG BOWL, 18/19th Century. Very good condition, no chips, no cracks,no hairlines nor restorations whatsoever. Size: 15 cm. diameter x height 8 cm.

A very serene and spiritual QING DYNASTY Polychrome Wooden LOHON MONK in adoration, standing on a LOTUS Base. Rare piece and good size: H. 73 cm. (~ 29" inches). Good condition overall, with some signs of aging. Has good Aura and seldom found!

An exceptionally rare and beautiful ANTIQUE JAPANESE POLYCHROME TEXTILE SILK ROLL depicting Phoenix, Drum, Waves and Flowers. Good condition overall. Size: L. 13 feet x W. 27". Provenance: ex-Collection of famed H. MEDILL SARKISIAN, Denver, Colorado.

An exquisite Chinese Hetian Jade (Nephrite) White/Russet-Orange Vessel with carved Peaches. It has a small Handle, Spout for pouring and a Lid. Qing Dynasty or possibly older. Weight: 325 gr. Height 5.5 cm. x Length 10 cm. Good condition.

A very rare 17th Century excavated bronze RECLINING BUDDHA, Size: 14 cm x 4.5 cm (5.5" x 1.75"). Naturally formed verdigris patina. Good condition, no damage or restoration whatsoever. Very difficult to find this size reclining Buddha!

Genuine Sandstone Khmer Head of Buddha, Angkor/Bayon Period, 12/13th Century, mounted. Size head without base: H. 7.5" x 5" (19.5 cm x 12.5 cm.)

A genuine antique "Buddha Belly" Golden Bamboo OPIUM PIPE from Laos with Silver/Ivory Fittings, 19th Century. Original YIXING Clay and Paktong Damper/Bowl. Good condition. Size: L. 53.5 cm. x 4 cm. diameter. Provenance: Laos/Serious French Collector's Estate. Comes with beautiful custom made wooden stands (included).

A stunning GENUINE KANGXI QING DYNASTY Polychrome Porcelain Dish depicting several figures on horseback in front of a guarded palace. Excellent condition. Size: 38 cm. (15"). Base has cobalt blue double ring and period marking in the center.