Burmese bronze reliquary stupa which opens by a simple turn locking jig. The stupa in Sanskrit means heap or mound. The stupa's hemispherical structure containing remains of Buddhist monks or nuns is called "sarira". The reliquary is also used in place of meditation. The shape of the stupa represents Buddha, crowned and sitting in meditation posture on a lion throne...

Rare Antique Northern THAI WOVEN LACQUER STORAGE RICE BASKET. Good condition, size: height 12" x width 8" Difficult to find nowadays

Red clay Roman pottery vessel with handle, flanged lip over curved body, worn white design, most likely a wine ewer, display stand.

Provenance Handley Collection
Date 300 AD
Size without stand H 9.5" x W 4.5"
with stand H 11 1/2"

Antique Indonesian metal round container bordered with embossed suns and moons, central body and lid decorated with fleur de lys motifs over a crosshatch background, pierced foot with S designs. The inside and bottom of the container have a lovely patina. Size: 6" height, 9.5" diameter

An antique set of four Indonesian betel nut cutters. Three of the smaller cutters are made with mixed metals and iron; One with the head of a goose, one with the head of a serpent, and one shaped as a peacock. The largest of the set is hand-carved into a playful dog.

The practice of betel nut chewing is common in many parts of South Asia. Slices of the areca nut would be wrapped in betel leaves and chewed, giving a mild stimulant effect...

Very rare late 19th century small lacquer box with a bird in concentric circles on both concave top and bottoms unusual simple geometric designs on the side. For a box of this age, it is in very good condition some loss to lacquer on the edges and bottom of lid. For the specialist collector of Burmese lacquer ware. D: 10.1cm/4in and H: 7.1cm/2.8in.

A beautiful genuine Shan State (Burma)Hand Made Silver Box with intricate décor. Base has a large Flower Medallion, 19th Century. Size: height 4.5 cm. x 6 cm. diameter. Weight: 44 gr.

A small Sino-Tibetan bronze figure seated in meditation atop a lotus pedestal, with copper plated base impressed with a double vajra consecration mark. The robes on the figure are incised with repeating double happiness symbols.

Dimensions: 1 7/8" x 3" h

Sino Tibetan bronze statue of the Buddhist deity Tara, the "mother of liberation" and representation of the virtues of success in work and achievements. She is a tantric figure whose image is used as a focus for meditation. She is shown gesturing the Dharmachakra Mudra, or Wheel-Turning Mudra, expressing the continuous energy of the cosmic order. She wears elaborate jewelry and her hair has applied blue pigment. Size: 9" height, 6" width

Antique Sino-Tibetan cloisonne enamel bronze container in the form of a kapala or skull cup. The lid has a four prong vajra finial, and is decorated with intricate enamel design of floral scrolls, lotuses, waves, and four points around the vajra finial. The container's interior is done in red enamel, and the base is done in white enamel with a red cranial fissure line to emulate a skull...

Antique Sino-Tibetan repousse hanging censer with iron chain. The hexagonal shaped body has the repeating image of a coiling serpentine dragon with lingzhi clouds of smoke, with inlaid turquoise on each side and touches of gold gilt. The base of the censer with a pomegranate form finial, the top of the censer with a finial in the shape of a fierce deity's head.

Dimensions: 10" w x 20" h (52 1/2" total length w/ chain)

A Sumatran carved burl wood container. The lid is kept securely shut by strung cord with turquoise beads. 19th century

Dimensions: 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"

Antique Turkmen rug with a Tekke garden design in red, black, navy, cream, and tan wool. Good condition, very soft. 19th Century, Stunning Rug. Size: 52" x 50"

A rare Antique Thai Cinnabar/Black lacquer offering tray. 19th Century, Northern Thailand. Condition overall good. Size: Height 11" x 16.5" diameter on top (28 cm x 42 cm).

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.

Antique Thai bronze deer sculpture. Very feminine form with neck arched over the shoulders, and intricate adornments on the back, neck, and forehead. Beautifully shaped with stunning design. Size: 11" L x 3.25" W x 9.25" H

Unusual Thai architectural sculpture known as a chofa. These beast-like ornaments embellish temple and palace rooftops as a symbol of power and protection. Natural patina and remnants of red and gilt lacquer show antiquity. A photo is shown to demonstrate how a chofa would look while still in place on a temple roof. The temple shown is in Chiang Mai, the largest and most culturally rich city in Thailand...

Unusual Thai architectural sculpture known as a chofa. These beast-like ornaments embellish temple and palace rooftops as a symbol of power and protection. Natural patina and remnants of red show antiquity. A photo is shown to demonstrate how a chofa would look while still in place on a temple roof. The temple shown is in Chiang Mai, the largest and most culturally rich city in Thailand.

Dimensions:15" X 10.5" x 8.5"

Date: 18th Century