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A very rare and important teak Temple chest with beautiful gold leaf relief design of Buddha with his adoring subjects. Age: 18th century. Size: L. 77cm. W. 40cm. H. 46.2cm. Condition: No repairs. Some small loss of the gold leaf which is common for the age.

A beautiful pair of ancient blue-green earrings from Southeast Asia. Can make nice pendants. Age: 300 BC to 100 BC. Size: Width. 3cm each. Condition: Perfect. Some incrustation from long burial,can be cleaned

A unusual multi colored ancient glass earring from Southeast Asia most likely Cambodia. Can be used as a pendant. Age: 300 BC to 100 BC. Size: Outside diameter 3.8cm. Condition: Perfect. Some dirt incrustation from long burial.Can be cleaned by soaking in water.

A rare and nicely carved Pyu green fluorite elephant.Fluorite is one of the most collectible and highly sought after crystals in the world, loved by mineralogists and metaphysical healers alike. Its remarkable cubes are at times, almost too perfect to believe, emerging like magic treasure in matrix rock, or tightly stacked cube on cube like a futuristic city in miniature. Fluorite is an extraordinary creation of Nature, beautiful and luminous, soft and glassy, often vibrant in color.Condition:So...

A nice group of authentic Ming miniature glazed tomb items for taking into the next world. During the Shang Dynasty all the actual pieces were used and have been replaced with pottery figures from the original size to this size in the Ming Dynasty. Sizes: See photos. Condition: Very good.

Thirty six rare ancient long beads from China 2,000 to 3,000 years old or older. Will make a nice necklace. Size: See last photos

A very large and rare golden sacred bird of Burma inlaid with multi colored cut glass. The beautiful bird duck Hintha remains a beloved symbol of the Mon people.The hintha bird is the symbol of Burma. In India it is the mount of the god Brahma, though it has lost this function in Burma. Size: H. 59cm.(23 inches) W. 48cm. (19 inches) Condition: Very good. There is a metal support rod supporting the birds weight. It might have separated from the legs at one point, otherwise in very good condi...

A Ming statue of Quanyin glazed in cream, green and ochre glazes (san-ts'ai). The Guanyin is seated on a rock formation with lotus flowers above a rectangular pedestal. Formerly she was flanked by two disciples - there is one remaining but missing and the other is missing its head and hands. The lower part of the back is left unglazed and is incised with the date that the piece was made (4th year, 12th month Zhengde which converts to the year 1510 AD) The folds of the robe are done with large...

A gilded bird with stand in relief molded lacquer, gilded with inset colored glass. The bird is the symbol of Burma. Age:late 19th century Size with stand: H.22cm. L.23cm. W.13.5cm. Condition: No repairs

A unusual and nicely made gilded relief dome cover Monk's alms bowl with glass inserts. Most of these types of bowls were made in Mandalay. Size: H. 19.2cm. W. 11cm. Condition: No repairs.

A set of six nineteenth century brass locks all with original keys. Size: Largest 15.3cm. Smallest 7cm. Condition: all working. Need some cleaning.

A rare Han jade carving of a mythical beast that is part dragon, lion with the head of a dragon and the body of a lion. These jades a very rare. Condition: very good. no breaks. Size: See last photo.

A beautiful vibrant blue glass earring. Most likely from Cambodia or Vietnam. Age: 300BC to 100BC. Can be used as pendant Size: Outer diameter 3.5cm. Condition: Perfect.

A nice assortment of old and ancient glass beads made up as a necklace. Beads date back from the Song 960 - 1126 AD to Han Dynasty 206 BC - 220 AD. Size: See last photo

A rare mid 19th century large turquoise bead made into a necklace surrounded by an assortment of old beads. The large turquoise center bead is set in a silver/copper base. Highly revered in Tibet, a Turquoise stone was carried throughout one’s entire life. It was exchanged as currency & the finest stones were considered more valuable than gold.It also supposed to have healing powers. Size: 47cm end to end

A rare small ancient agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. They have some kind of tiger influence in their shape and stripes.. Size:1.5cm X 1.5cm. Condition: Normal wear,some encrustation from long burial. Can be cleaned

A small striped Pyu carnelian bead with a hole for stringing. Size: See last photo.

A blue and white cup and saucer with a raised scalloping design painted over in blue and white from the Vung Tau shipwreck. Age: 1690 AD. Size: Cup: Radius. 7.9cm. Height.7cm. Saucer: Diameter:12cm. Condition: Some minor repairs. See photos

A rare bangle with two carved stylized dragons typical of the Han dragons. Some discoloration from age. Size: Radius. 9cm. Condition: No repairs. Hairline crack on inside

A set of four vary rare blackwood Hungmu lady's side chairs. The chairs match as a pair except for the back panels. Two have a square and two have a circle. This most likely had some meaning for the owner. Age: Mid Qing. Size: H:94cm. W:48cm. Condition: No repairs. Some looseness from age. can be fixed very easily.

An authentic Tang pottery horse and rider who is holding some kind of musical instrument. The horse and rider are covered with the remaining white slip that all original Tang pottery should have. This item came with many items from one tomb. See last photo. Condition: Some repair on the horses legs. Size: Height 35cm, Length 30cm, Width 16cm

An unusual shaped dish with a sparrow, berry sprig and chrysanthemums.The inside has the typical aqua blue glaze. Nyonya wares are over-glaze polychrome enamelled porcelains made in Jingdezhen in the Kiangsi province of China for the Straits Chinese, or Babas, whose female counterparts are called Nyonyas, hence the term Nyonya ware. Nonya wares were mainly reserved for festive occasions and special functions. Size: W. 18.5 x 11.6cm. H. 5.8cm. Condition: No chips or repairs.

Very unusual necklace made with nine (9) handmade metal bells. Each unique bell is separated by thin metal discus spacers. Size end to end: 60 cms or 23 inches. Age: 19th century or earlier.

A very rare ancient necklace made up of ten silver medallions (coins) from Southeast Asia dating back to over 2,000 years. The necklace can be separated to make two necklaces five silver medallions. Size: See last photo.

An unusual Tang pottery of a standing dwarf wearing a robe and hat painted in original orange pigments. He has a stocky figure and a sweet countenance on his downward tilt head. He is full of character. Figures such as these are considered a symbol of good luck and are not easy to find.

Period: Tang (618-907 AD)

Size: Height = 16 cm. (6-1/4 inches)

Condition: Very good. Component separations near neck and side seam of robe. (These figures were formed with separate pi...

A very rare a beautiful micro necklace made of micro ceramic and glass beads from the very early Pyu Dynasty. Condition: Very good. Size: 29m X 2 or 23 inches end to end.

An old Tibetan ladies purse made of Yak leather and inlaid with silver and gilt carvings with a center piece of Turquoise. The front has carvings of two fish (representing the beginning of life)and flower design. The back has a center tree design. There is a silver woven chain attached to the top for carrying. Age: Late 19 Century to early 20th. Size:See last photo. Condition. Normal ageing. No repairs

A very rare pair of ironwood chairs also know as Tieli mu. Ironwood has been used with huanghuali items since the Ming Dynasty. In all the years that I have been collecting Chinese furniture, this is the only pair of ironwood chairs I have come across. Ironwood is usually been confused with jichimu. I find it just as desirable. Size: H. 112cm. W. 60cm. Depth. 45cm Age: Mid Qing.Condition: No repairs.

Thirty five ancient Chinese stone beads.These beads are over 2000 years old. Could make a nice necklace. Size: See last photo.

A nice assortment of ten rare Chinese metal charms. Size: See last photo

A nicely made ancient gold ring with a Dark Red ruby setting from Southeast Asia. Over 1,000 years old. Weight: 4.35 grams.

A large glass earring from Southeast Asia Cambodia. The earring has incrustation from being buried so long. Most of it can be removed by soaking it in water for several days. It would make a nice pendant. Size: Diameter 5cm. Condition: no chips or breaks . Age: 100 BC.

A rare ancient natural banded agate bead made for wearing as a pendent or necklace. These beads date back to over 2,000 years. Size: 3cm X 1cm. Condition: No breaks.

Early 20th century large "Yun" lacquered betel box with incised design of royal scenes and dancing girls. The box is divided into three pieces. The bottom part for betel leaves and the top part for lime, areca nuts, clove and other ingredients. Size:H. 23 cm Diameter: 23 cm. Condition: No repairs, an old chip on upper rim and some age cracks on the two bottoms from age..

A very attractive and unique 19th Century collar necklace of natural matching-colored glass coral beads and unusually carved turquoise pieces sewn onto a heavy cloth backing and wearable. Purchased in Lhasa Tibet 20 years ago. Size: L. 42.5cm. W. 3.5cm. Condition: No repairs and complete.

A large white brass Chinese tobacco pipe with carvings on both ends. Size: L. 42cm. Condition: No repairs.