Catalog (1105)

Rare find: set of three matching gilt wooden disciples-monks in adoration, 19th century, Burma, nice aged patina, excellent condition. Size of each figure: H. 7.5" (19 cm.) x W. 3.5" (9 cm.) at base x D. 4" (10 cm.) at base.

Set of 5 graduated Bronze Opium Weights, early 19th Century,all with asterix marking, good condition, the largest measuring 3.5 cm high and the smallest 2 cm. high. Total weight 243 gr. Octagonal base.

A solid wooden BURMESE NAT "Ahmey Shwe Na Bay" with very fine gilding and inlaid with many mirror pieces, dates to the 19th Century. A masterpiece of Burmese temple art and in very good condition. This Nat protects fishermen and people working at Sea or on Rivers. Size: H. 59 cm. x W. 19 cm. x D. 17 cm. (23" x 7.5" x 6.5"). Rare

A Gorgeous LARGE and RARE Genuine Hand Forged LANNA "SALUNG" NORTHERN THAI SILVER CEREMONIAL OFFERING BOWL, late 19th Century. Base engraved with octagon Star as well as Buddhist Year. Stamped: 31 baht weight. Size: height 13 cm x 23 cm diameter. Silver Weight 463 gr. This exquisite design/pattern is very seldom found and offered for sale!

This is the second Antique Samurai Katana Sword, Edo Period for sale. Open to offers only. Sizes are the same as for item # 1401283 . Various animals and ancient Japanese calligraphy characters are to be found on the Gold outside cover, the tsuba as well as engraved on the blade. If interested to buy, please submit serious offers only! Thank you.

A rare INDO-PERSIAN Mughal Khanjar Dagger with a curved and finely damascended PAMOR blade. The scabbard/sheath and handle/blade are intricately and very finely inlaid with Gold and Silver detailing designs. The wonderfully shaped handle is exquisitely hand crafted as a 3-dimensional Lion's head. The dominant dense Pamor pattern of the blade resembles irregular annual rings of a tree trunk. This dagger comes with the original scabbard which is very rare in antique daggers. Very good condition. S...

Thai antique BRONZE PRAYING DISCIPLE in Pranamasana-Mudra Position with Gilding. Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century. Size: H. 23 cm. (9" inches)

An unusual 17th Century crowned JAMBUPATI BRONZE SHAN BUDDHA. Good condition. Size: height 34 cm x depth 9.5 cm x width 12.5 cm (13.5" x 3.75" x 5"). Origin: From a vast, private collection of a Thai family (3 generations).

A 12/13th Century LOPBURI KHMER STANDING BUDDHA PACIFYING THE OCEAN. Size: height 29.5 cm x width 10 cm x depth 5 cm. Origin: From a vast, private collection of a Thai family (3 generations).

A serene, genuine GANDHARA Stucco Head of Buddha of the Period, 3rd Cent. A.D. Modern mounting on Plexiglass and ready to hang. Good condition. Size: 23 cm x 16 cm (9" x 6.25") Origin: Afghanistan 1950. Rare piece!

Fine pair of rare bronze Mandalay Monks/Disciples, Burma, 19th Century. Good condition, one statue has a small nick on the bottom of back base (see enlargement photograph # 4 ). Size: H. 6" (15 cm.) x W. 3" (7.5 cm.)

17th Century Porcelain MING Bowl (circa 1620) most likely from Guangyinge kiln complex, Jingdezhen, with glossy ganodema or Linzhi fungus decor which is a medicinal plant reputed as an "elixir of life" and also a symbol of logevity in ancient China. The inside of the well/bowl also depicts the fungus motif. This item was excavated legally from a shipwreck and guaranteed authentic from the MING period. Condition: very good with smooth rim and satin glaze which reflects effects of aging in the sea...

Rare excavated Bronze Khmer Baphuon Statuette mounted, good condition except part of left robe and base missing, very nice natural verdigris patina, fine details and outstretched hands, Size: H. 4" x W. 1" x D. 1"

Most attractive Shan State papier-mache/lacquer Buddha head mounted, 19th Century, Burma, with remnants of gilding on dark patina. Good condition. Size: H. 10" x W. 7" x D. 5.5"

AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND SERENE EXCAVATED SHAN STATE BRONZE BUDDHA SUBDUING MARA. VERY GOOD CONDITION, NO DAMAGE OR RESTORATIONS WHATSOEVER. NATURALLY FORMED PATINA. BASE IS DECORATED WITH 5 FLOWERS. SIZE: 16.5 cm x 6 cm (6.5" x 2.4"). A BEAUTY AS THIS IS HARD TO FIND,!

A very fine and serene Thai Bronze Buddha in subduing Mara position. Good condition overall with recent Gold Leaf adorning the Buddha's head. The shape of the Buddha's base is quite rare. Size: height 9.75" x 6.5" (25 cm. x 17cm.). Shipping is extra.

A fine QING DYNASTY solid wooden cinnabar colored altar panel,19th Century, with 2 beautiful, separate gilt relief wood carvings, one cicular and the other rectangular. Size: height 18" x width 13.5". Overall good condition. Heavy as solid wood.

A very fine and distinguished white cultured Pearl necklace (4.5-5.0 mm.), knotted, with a Yellow Gold 555 Pendant set with 24 genuine Diamonds and a genuine oval blue Ceylon Sapphire. Length of necklace: 50 cm.