Bronze Buddha seated in lotus position on a high throne decorated with knobs, subduing Mara, 18th Century, Shan State, Burma, with some red patina, condition: good with a small portion of bronze missing on back side of base. Size: H. 17cm x W.8cm x D. 5cm. Nice specimen and serene expression.

Exceptionally beautiful gilded Bronze Buddha seated in lotus position on a high throne decorated with knobs, 17/18th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, one small area of base has bronze missing/worn, otherwise outstanding specimen, size: H.22cm x W.11cm x D. 5cm

Very rare stucco head of Garuda, mounted, pre 17th Century, Siam. Codition: fair, beak missing and some chipped areas as per photographs, size: H. 19cm x W. 14cm x D. 10cm

A late Ming Dynasty Swatow Bowl, polychrome enamels (iron red, turquoise, green and black). Faded iron red band/decor just below inner top ring and double ring around inside medallion. Lingzhi with central decoration. Underglazed symbolic mark. Condition: good except somewhat faded enamels and hardly visible nicks on top and bottom rim, no hairlines nor repairs. Size: H. 7cm x 13cm diameter

Rare Bronze Buddha contemplating the Bodhi Tree (position), emerald green verdigris patina, 18/19th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, size: H 20cm x W. 6.5cm on a round base

Very nice serene bronze head of Buddha, Ayutthaya Period, 17th Century, Thailand, mounted on clear plexiglass base with bronze rod. Condition: good, size: H. 7cm x W. 4cm x D. 5cm

Mounted bronze torso of Buddha, 18th Century, Thailand, condition: good, size: H. 9cm x W. 9cm x D. 4cm

Very rare stucco stele - cornice depicting praying thepanom angel on both sides, surrounded by flame motif. circa 17th Century, Thailand. This item has been nicely mounted on a black Museum Stand. Condition: good, some ageing due to considerable age. size: 22 x 19 cm excluding stand. Further photographs available upon request.

Waisted cylindrical form scholar's huanghuali wood brush pot with a slightly raised flat base and three low rounded feet. The feet, base and rim are finished with a finely executed narrow raised band. The honey-browm wood has a varied grain pattern displaying several distinctive guilian “ghost face” whorl patterns. 18th century or earlier. Measures 6”H x 5 5/8” diameter. Very good overall condition with a wonderful patina. There are small scratches, chips and signs of wear at the inner...

17th Century Early Edo Period Spectacular Japanese Temple Sculpture of Baku, a mythical beast loosely representing an Elephant with a combination of other animals, creating an original form. The Baku is the "Dream Catcher" of ancient Japanese Shinto mythology. It is inserted in the ceiling to watch over the temple. This Baku is a masterpiece sculpture of magnificent presence. It will surely be the focal point in any environment. It is carved entirely from solid Keyaki (Zelkova) wood, one th...

A nice stoneware plate in off blue and white with two fish swimming among water plants. Probably from Northern Thailand or Vietnam. Size: Diameter. 31cm. H. 7.7cm. Condition: Some of the glossy is gone and there is one chip on the rim. See photos.

16th Century Japanese Momoyama Period Wood Sculpture of Nyoirin Kannon, widely worshiped by those who hoped to gain riches and fulfill requests, seated on a lotus flower on rocks. Nyoirin's pose was appealing to devotees: his relaxed pose is inviting and the hand raised against his leaning head, which signifies a meditative state, adds a human touch. The bodhisattva's pose, in fact, indicates that he is resting in his personal paradise on Mt. Potalaka, which traditionally is said to be located ...

Very Rare Early Edo Period (early 17th Century) Japanese Lion Mask for the Gion Festival. It would have been part of a two man costume, one man holding the mask and the other at the back covered by fabric to perform the traditional Lion Dance. To find this mask from such an early period is really quite an important find for the serious mingei collector. 12 inches (30.5 cm)h x 10.5 inches (27 cm)w x 11 inches (28 cm)d. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at t...

Shishi prance across the mottled Kiri-wood surface of this Momoyama to early Edo period Koro in gold and silver maki-e and mother of pearl inlay. A copper insert contains the fragrant incense ash. There is a hand forged iron staple top and bottom of one ancient crack testament to age. It likely once had a silver hoya (cover) which has disappeared over the centuries. When we acquired this and another similar piece listed from a temple in Fukui prefecture, it was so covered in grime that the m...

Very fine Ayutthaya Bronze Buddha subduing Mara, mother of pearl inlaid eyes, dark patina, size: H.32 cm x W. 21 cm x D. 11 cm. very good condition, 17/18th Century, Siam

Beautiful and rare Ava Bronze Buddha subduing Mara, with downcast eyes, fine patina, small hole front base, fine condition overall, size: H. 16cm x 6.5cm x 5cm, 17/18th Century

17th Century Japanese Standing Buddha. A rare and fine example from the early Edo Period. Carved of Poloma wood with a rich dark patina. Complete with Stand and Mandala. It has a spiritual presence and a beautiful face to contemplate. 15 inches, 38 cm tall. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.

Japanese Buddhist Temple Carving of a Stylized Cloud Formation. This very early 16th to 17th Century carving is the oldest one we have seen, possibly from the Momoyama Period. Carved of poloma wood. A rare early work of art. 40 inches (101.5 cm) long x 12 inches (30.5 cm) high. Fine Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.