A complete Tausug raw silk sash (kandit) with long fringes. Tapestry weaving with geometric and zigzag design from the Sulu Archipelago near Mindanao in the Philippines. Provenance: old Swiss collection. Condition: slightly faded, patina, little staining, a small thin area. Dimension approx.: 36.3 cm x 355 cm (with fringes).

Architectural element which was probably the top part of a household altar. This element --- which represents a protecting ancestor head surmounted by a symbolic coiffe --- is resting on a squarish base. The piece is made of wood with a nice age patina. Indonesia, Leti Island. Height: 57 cm. Partial loss on the top, erosion, otherwise very good condition...

Unusual architectural element, carved in the form of a smiling man standing on the head of a water buffalo ("carabao"). This element was part of the decoration inside a house. Wood, semi glossy patina. Indonesia, Flores Island, mid 20th century. Height: 44 cm. The element is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition despite some remnants of insect infestation (no danger).

The finely carved Khmer Divinity Statue, wearing short sampot carved with parallel pleats and secured with a belt with double butterfly sash in front. His round face with delicately outlined lips and pendulous earlobes, his hair arranged in a conical chignon secured with a foliate tiara knotted in the back. A Splendid piece, finely carved with great character and displaying Glorious Angkor Wat Style at its best. The piece is 80 cm (31 1/2 In) height of the statue not including base in measu...

A nice sandstone head of Buddha, mounted, 19th Century, Burma, good condition. Size: H. 3" x W. 2.5" x D. 1.75"

A set of finely cast Asian bronze triple tortoises animal statues.

Age: Contemporary
Size: Length 30.4 - 40.2 C.M. / Width 19.8 - 22.5 C.M. / Height 8.5 - 10.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A set of rare and complete Burmese metal manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from metal coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition. It was written in the Pali language using Burmese script. The square letters were written in thick and black cinnabar lacquer. This set has 16 leaves and 2 wooden covers made from teak wood. Each leave was inscribed on both sides with illustrations of deity figures from Hindu-Buddhist mythology on some leaves...

each seated in the Victory over Mara position, decorated with gold leaves.

Age: Burmese, Mandalay period, Circa 19th century
Measurement: Width 3.5 C.M. / Height 7.2 C.M. (including the attached base 11.8 C.M.)
Condition: Nice condition, with some expected degradation due to age. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Asian neolithic pottery, bulbous top with a top flange over a trumpet base, soft weathered red designs of swirling patterns on the upper areras and a spade design on lower area, shows patina marks and ware, a dramatic piece.

East Bay Collector
Dates Approximately 1500BC
Size H 11 1/2" x W 9 1/2"

Asian archaic clay jar with design of fish nets in soft red hue, clay showing signs of roots, repairs to lip.

East Bay Collection
Dates Approximately 1500 BC
Size H 9 1/4" x W 9"

Standing in samabhanga, with her right hand raised, left arm broken. Naked upper body with well defined breast. Wearing a sarong elegantly carved and secured with a decorated belt secured at her waist. This splendid rare piece is 75 cm (29.5 In) height not including display stand and 85 cm (33.5 In) on the mount...

The large torso of the adorned Buddha, dating back to glorious Dvaravati period, Late 7th to Early 8th Century. Sensitively carved. Wearing long diaphanous sanghati, the folds elegantly draped over the elbows and gathered at the ankles. Estimate Value: 20 000 - 27 000 Measurements: Height - 89 cm (35 In) For the torso not including display stand in measurement. Provenance: Property of a british Gentleman...

The Splendid Buddha Sakhyamuni figure, standing on a stylized lotus throne. With both hands raised in vitarkamudra and dressed with a long diaphanous sanghati. His face with deep serene expression, downcast eyes, arched eyebrows, elongated earlobes. His hair arranged in tight curls over the ushnisha. Height 100cm (34 1/2 In) Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do our best to offer the most attractive pieces for the best price...

A nice assortment of ancient gold beads each one having a special meaning. Ancient gold beads are made from natural occurring 22k gold which makes it an original old item. Will make a beautiful necklace. Weight:17.5 grams. Size: See last photo.

An exceptional Antique PATTANI THAI KRIS,19th Century, with fine waving steel blade, a carved wooden king fisher bird's head handle and golden metal button at the bottom of the handle. An original wooden sheath, total length 21". Good condition overall.

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a stunning and large martaban-type lacquer jar from the famed U Aung Myint workshop in Myinkaba Village, Pagan Burma (Myanmar), from which the British Museum has commissioned pieces for display in London. See Isaacs and Burton, Visions from the Golden Land, Burma and the Art of Lacquer page 222-223...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a superb original and signed acrylic painting on canvas depicting an Indonesian Barong Dance, deaccessioned from the Agung Rai Museum in Ubud, Bali in 1997.

The Barong Dance is one of those wonderful and almost magical expressions of Indonesian mythology, where themes of good and evil are pitted against one another through a cultural tale played out as a dance...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a superb Indonesian ebony wood carving of Ruana, expertly rendered with such animation and ferocity that the character looks almost demon-like, so much so that we actually find this particular piece a bit creepy.....But that is ultimately testimony to the tremendous skill of the carver...