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Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1356410
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Tibetan bronze "Thokcha" amulet of a conch shell. With small loop to be fastened and worn as jewelry. Natural green patina.
18th Century Size: 2 1/8" L x 1" W
Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1356408
Zentner Collection
$1,100.00 Antique Tibetan bronze double vajra, an important symbol in Vajrayana Buddhism, Hinduism, and Tantra religions. The name vajra means both thunderbolt and diamond, as it is a symbol of brute strength and indestructibility. The double vajra mirrors the outline of a mandala; Its four points represent North, South, East, and West. Its center piece represents the center of the universe with lotus pods blooming outwards to extend the five pronged weapons...
Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1356404
Zentner Collection
$950.00 Antique Tibetan bronze figure of the Buddhist deity Kubera, lord of wealth, protector of the physical world. He lounges with piles of gold around him. In one hand he holds a mongoose, the enemy of the Naga (malevolent snake people and guardians to vast treasure), and a sweet morsel in his other. This form of Kubera is very well hand-cast with natural wear and patina.
19th Century Size: 2.5" L x 2" W x 3"H
Southeast Asian : Hardstones : Pre 1920
item #1356327
Zentner Collection
$2,800.00 Antique Tibetan Mala prayer beads, made with beads of conch shell strung on leather cord. Two leather tassels hand from its sides, with beads of white brass, ending with two highly important symbols in Tibetan Buddhism; a Vajra and a bell. Tibetan malas are comprised of 108 beads, used to count the number of times a mantra is recited during meditation. 19th century
Size: 18" total length
Southeast Asian : Lacquerware : Pre 1900
item #1356324
(stock #LACQ-006)
JJ Oriental
$595.00 A relief gilt moulded lacquered ritual pitcher cup & saucer. It is unusual to find this type of lacquer ware in this design. Age: Pre 1920. Size: Pitcher. H. 20cm. W. 16cm. Cup. H. 9.5cm. Saucer. circumference. 13.5 cm.
Condition: No repairs.
Southeast Asian : Hardstones : Pre 1920
item #1356320
Zentner Collection
$7,500.00 Antique Tibetan long, colorful necklace, comprised of many different shapes of beads of amber, turquoise, coral, Dzi beads and silver.
19th century Size: 23" total length
JJ Oriental
$975.00 A rare stucco sculpture which originally had three heads on this Deity, two are remaining and part of a third one remains. This type of Diety had it's influence from the Gandhara also was a jewel of Buddhist civilization. Scholars of Gandhara traveled east to India and China and were influential in the development of early Mahayana Buddhism.
Size with stand. H. 23.3cm. W. 15 cm.
Zentner Collection
$5,500.00 Antique Tibetan gilt bronze Dakini, with traces of silver, inlay of coral and turquoise. In her hands are a raised kappala (or skull cup) filled with the elixir of life, and a curved blade. She is dancing on top of corpses to show her rule over ignorance and ego. Her lotus pedestal is made of gilt copper.
The Dakini are wrathful female deities often shown nude with long, flowing hair and glowering expression...
Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1355393
Zentner Collection
$8,750.00
Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhist deity figures, posed into a tantric Yab-yum ("Father / Mother") position is a common symbol in the Buddhist art in India, Button, Nepal, and Tibet. It represents the primordial union of wisdom and compassion, depicted as a male deity in sexual union with his female consort. Its also a reincarnation image of creation.
The male deity figure wears an elaborate crown with inlay of diamonds and pointed finial...
Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1355337
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Sumatra / Indonesian sterling silver betel nut box. Its sides are decorated by impressions of flowers and vines, as well as the corners of the lid with top handle. There are four lidded compartments and one open compartment inside with patina from use and remnants of slaked lime. Embossed silver hallmark on bottom of box.
The practice of betel nut chewing is common in many parts of South Asia...
Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1355195
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique Sumatra / Indonesian sterling silver betel nut box, with incised scalloped edges and inlay of flowers, draping vine handles, raised on four small legs, original key included. The interior houses four compartments with a small oval box and two spoons, as well as a small container with white residue of slaked lime. 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...
Southeast Asian : Pre 1920
item #1355123
Zentner Collection
SOLD Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhist statue, of a wrathful deity assumed in the tantric Yabyum position with his female consort. Below the pair is a Garuda vehicle, devouring the Naga (snake), while a human figure is crushed underneath. They are all raised on a lotus platform, with mixed metal bottom and floral impression.
Mid 20th century Size: 12" L x 7.5" D x 13" H
Zentner Collection
SOLD Antique pair of Thai male attendants (Nats), finely rendered out of teak wood, with polychrome traces of pigments. These funerary effigies would be kept close to an ancestral altar in order to help lead their spirits into the afterlife. Highly realistic detailing and form, this pair of statues are raised on pedestals for sturdy display.
Early 20th century Size: 11" L x 10.5" W x 42.5" H
Southeast Asian : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900
item #1354910
(stock #2850)
Galerie Hafner
Sold Small Indonesian ceremonial keris forged from steel in one piece with a straight blade, the hilt section in the shape of a sitting figure. Provenance: Private Collection, Switzerland. Condition: fine. Dimension: 24.7 cm long, 3.2 cm wide, weight: 82 g.
AntiqueTica.com
$1,200.00 A pair of Burmese wooden fans with gilded gold and glass decoration.
Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1354254
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $26,000.00 A very rare Giant Size Dry Lacquer Buddha Head on a custom made base (can be removed), Shan State, Burma, 19th Century. Very nice smooth Patina, some inconsequential wear, especially to individual hair curls, but excellent overall condition as shown. The Ushnisha or Flame on the top of the head is removable and most likely from a later date as is typical of such venerated Buddha images. Guaranteed 19th Century. Size: H. 76 cm. x W. 61 cm. x D. 41 cm. (30" x 24" x 16" inches)...
Southeast Asian : Hardstones : Contemporary
item #1353678
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
USD $5,250.00 A stunning, genuine Pigeon Blood Ruby @ 7.7 ct. and Diamonds @ 1.41 ct. total weight ring. 14K. Gold. Ring Size 7.
Zentner Collection
SOLD 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...
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