A richly patinated carved wood figure of a seated drum playing musician. This item was made in Bali, circa 1900-1940, during the first half of the 20th Century. Condition - very good - there is a small chip to the head-dress (please view enlargement 11) - no further damage and no repairs. 18cm (7 inches) wide; 32cm (12.5 inches) high.

A pair of Burmese lacquered vases with gilding.

Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 51.8 C.M. / Width 14.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their 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.

Covered vase, probably an urn, either funerary or ritual. It is carved from a single piece of very dark reddish-brown almost black hardwood. The lid adapts perfectly to the receptacle which required perfect mastery because the shape is wavy. On the "neck" of the lid are traced wide curves like so many necklaces on a female neck. This urn can be used with advantage to present jewelry. Here we have put as an example a Chinese necklace from the Neolithic period which is not for sale...

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mahjong Set with Wood Box

The box is 6.6 inches (16.8 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long and 9.2 inches (23.3 cm) wide. Each tile is 0.4 inch thick (1 cm) by 1.2 inches (3 cm) in length and 0.78 inch (2 cm) wide. The total weight is 9.3 Lb.

The box has hairline, surface wears and scratches. Some tiles have rubbing paints, flea bite chips, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Stunning antique abstract carving of a lotus circa late Qing/Republic era, this would have been a temple eaves adornment. W: 48cm/18.8in and H: 23cm/9in. Small damage, painted over in noted in 5# enlargement.

A rare Pyu carved calcedony tiger with its 4 paws, upper back, and tail in carnelian red (presence of iron oxides in the stone). The body of the tiger is elongated with a curled up tail. Tigers of this type and age are difficult to find, especially ones that are intact...

In bhumisparsa mudra (calling the earth to witness). Carved in hardwood, then lacquered and gilded. H. 52 cm. Condition: wonderful original condition with expected age wear. Provenance: Dutch private collection.

seated in maravijaya and vajrasana posture on a square base, with serene look, slightly arched eyebrows, broad nose, rimmed lips, right arm resting on the right foot, left arm placing on the center of the body, painted with golden color.
Age: Burma, Mandalay period, circa 19th century
Measurement: Height 18.5 C.M. / Width 13 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

seated in maravijaya and vajrasana posture on a square base, with serene look, slightly arched eyebrows, broad nose, rimmed lips, right arm resting on the right foot, left arm placing on the center of the body, painted with golden color.
Age: Burma, Mandalay period, circa 19th century
Measurement: Height 18 C.M. / Width 13 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...

A nice example of a "yun" lacquered chest with a scene of a prince on a horse and a dancer. Size: L.24cm. W. 16.5cm. H. 10cm. Small age crack on the bottom left corner of the lid. See photo five.

A relief-moulded lacquer receptacle from Mandalay with a finial insert of a Brahmani bird duck,lavishly gilded and glass inlaid. Size: H. 51cm. W. 20cm. Condition: No repairs. An small age crack on the base. See last photo.

three piece alms bowl food container with floral design with a domed lid and bowl inside. Age: Early 20th century. Size: H. 14.4cm. W. 16.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Normal ageing.

A Burmese architectual temple carving. Would have been mounted within the structural supports of the temple design. Original pigment of gold and red show well and are vibrant. Hand carved with multi colored glass beads imbedded within each detail.

19th Century

Dimensions: 28" wide X 28" high

Fine and rare large conch shell pendant from Central Thailand Bronze Age, Ban Chiang or Lopburi cultures circa 300BCE-500CE. Superb condition with minimal calcification may still be worn! The spiral is one ancient humans most universal motifs in adornment, it is understandable why people were drawn to this. Included is a museum quality perspex stand (total H: 14.5cm/5.6in). Maximum D: 7.7cm/3in and W: 3.4cm/1.5in...

Good shell pendant made from a conch from the Ban Chiang or Lopburi Bronze Age Culture, Central Thailand circa 300BCE- 200CE- possibly much older. The spiral is one of most ancient of all designs, it is understandable why people would find this so attractive. D: 6cm/2.4in.Free shipping.

Description:

A wood panel depicting the flying Apsaras was in good condition.
Obviously a part of building structures, this ancient wood carving of the Apsaras was well rendered in animated posture.
The wood texture was revealed by enduring age.

Date: 13th/14th century.

Provenance: Nepal.

Dimensions: 41.5cm x 25cm x 13cm.

A wood box was carved on the front in floral pattern.
It was well preserved in firm condition.
Dimensions : 41cm x 22cm, Height : 18.5cm

Description: A wood manuscript cover was wonderfully carved by traditional craftsmanship.
By a unique design of rectangular panel in the center, the Shakyamuni Buddha seated on an Indian Pala-style throne with lion base and in earth-witness gesture...