Galerie Michael Herrfurth
Asian Art.
Catalogue no. 22 – December 2017
Offers are valid: 27 November 2017 – 31 January 2018
Galerie Michael Herrfurth Asian Art.
Am Ruhrstein 44 45133 Essen Germany
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© 2017 text & photos Galerie Michael Herrfurth - Asian Art. © 2017 photos item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 50 Andreas Steneberg
Front cover:
Dong Son rain drum, bronze, Yunnan, 18th century or earlier present catalogue no. 1
Inside front cover:
Chinthe 2B, bronze, with finely decorated handle, 50 tical, 18th century, Burma (Myanmar) present catalogue no. 70b
Previous page: Seated Buddha, probably Arakan, gilded wood, dated 1277 (1916), Burma (Myanmar) present catalogue no. 18
Next page: Silver bracelet, 19th century, Kachin (Burma) present catalogue no. 38
Christmas Special 2017
Mixed X-mas - Catalogue no. 22
Please let us remind you that all prices are quoted first inclusive German VAT (19 %) and below without VAT for delivery outside the European Union (free of German VAT). Packaging, handling and shipping is not included.
Please pay attention to customs and tax regulations in your country.
Betel box (kun it), Bagan or northern Burma late 19th / early 20th century present catalogue no. 55
We are pleased to offer for sale a selection of arts and crafts from Southeast Asia, especially from Burma.
We are showing a variety of interesting antique bronze objects, such as remarkable rain drums from southern China via Laos and Burma to Indonesia, a Burmese Gong as well as a small collection of bronze bells from Burma.
Included in the catalogue are five Buddha statues from the Shan States, Arakan and Thailand, made of bronze, but also a wooden one.
Our catalogue also features silver jewellery from the hill tribes of the Golden Triangle, extensively described and wellillustrated in Paul and Elaine Lewis’ publication “Peoples of the Golden Triangle”. Also from our silver collection we offer a few lime boxes from Burma and Thailand as well as a rare Thabeik silver bowl from Tawoy (southern Burma).
For the first time we offer a fine selection of Burmese lacquerware.
Again, the second part of the catalogue is reserved for the “Opium weights”. We offer a few sets and groups of standard weights, mostly in good worn condition with smooth surface and rich patina. A few special weights among them, such as unusual Hintha weights from Arakan, rare marble weights from Mandalay or Myanmar Post Office bronze weights from the early 20th century.
For a limited time only (until 31 Jan 2018), we offer here some of the art works and Burmese weights with a special Christmas discount.
Please enjoy our catalogue no. 22, “The Christmas Special 2017”
Our very best wishes for a peaceful Advent season, Merry Christmas and a successful, prosperous and healthy 2018 go along with sincere thanks to our friends, collectors and clients for their continuing confidence and support
Michael HerrfurthChristmas Special 2017
Mixed X-mas - Catalogue no. 22
1 Dong Son bronze drum (Heger type IV), Yunnan province, China, 18th century, probably much earlier
An extraordinary, highly ornamented antique bronze drum. Museum quality!
Around the 12-rayed raised star in the centre with butterfly motifs between the “sunrays”, friezes of figured scenes can be found, probably warriors with feather dresses, stylised flying birds, fishes and other geometric symbols. The resonance case showing horizontal lines with stripe and circular patterns (please see detail of the tympanum on the next page and opposite).
A pair of loop handles with cord ornaments on each side of the drum.
Partly the ornaments has faded away from the use over the centuries.
height: 355 mm / 13.98 in
diameter: 565 mm / 22.24 in
condition: damages on the lower rim, crack on one of the handles, smooth surface with some incrustations, rich patina
provenance: German collection, acquired before 1927 in Tungkun, Canton province (today Dongguan, Guangdong province, China) or between 1927 and 1939 in Bangkok (Thailand)
price: upon request
Roxanna Brown explained the occasional damage with an ancient Laotian custom: When the owner of the drum passed away, the family break off a fragment of the drum to bury the drum with the owner symbolically.
references:
Arts of Asia, Sept.-Oct. 1983, Sylvia Fraser-Lu
British Museum, registration no. 1925,0314.1, acquired 1925
cf. Sotheby's 11 September 2012, Lot 175
cf. Christie's 31 March 2005, Sale 1492, Lot 133
provenance: German art market
height: 267 mm / 10.51 in
diameter: 470 mm / 18.50 in
price: sold
2 Antique bronze drum (Heger Type IV), Yunnan / Laos, circa 18th/19th century A bronze rain drum from Laos or Yunnan in good condition with 3 small cracks of the bottom edge and one partial damage of the edge of the tympanum (with wooden stand)
A wonderful example of the old Karen rain drums with one-frog tympanum, finely cast in bronze. The tympanum with four single frogs, concentric bands with fish and bird ornaments as well as the body with further decorative bands.
Opitz describes that the Karen used the drums, but they were made from the Shan and Intha of eastern Burma. Kyee-Zee drums were also used in northwestern Laos by Lamet, Kammu and Khmu people, purchased from the Karen.
A remarkable piece of Burmese and Karen history.
condition: 9 cm crack on the resonance case (please see opposite, lower left part) and signs of use, but good condition overall.
references: Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impressions Printing, 2000, p. 197
The Karen drums of Burma, 1995, Richard M. Cooler
Arts of Asia, Sept.-Oct. 1983, Sylvia Fraser-Lu
Arts of Asia, Jan -Feb. 1975, Roxanne M. Brown
cf. Christie's Sale 5065 Lot 8
cf. Christie's Sale 2016 Lot 137
provenance: German art market
height: 350 mm / 13.78 in
diameter: 498 mm / 19 61 in
price: upon request
Inclusive acrylic stand.
4 Antique Moko kettle drum, Alor archipelago, Indonesia, 19th century
Small Moko with animal decoration and geometric ornaments, four handles, rich dark patina. Good condition.
provenance: private collection, France
height: 360 mm / 14.17 in
diameter head: 200 mm / 7.87 in
diameter bottom: 170 mm / 6.69 in
weight: 2,05 kg
references: Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impressions Printing, 2000, p. 226
price: sold
5 Antique Moko kettle drum, Alor archipelago, Indonesia, 19th century
Medium sized Moko in excellent condition with ornamental decoration and beautiful dark patina. Four handles with some dents.
provenance: private collection, France
height: 430 mm / 16.93 in
diameter head: 250 mm / 9.84 in
diameter bottom: 220 mm / 8.66 in
weight: 3,7 kg
references: Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impressions Printing, 2000, p. 226
price: sold
6 Antique large Moko kettle drum, Alor archipelago, Indonesia, 19th century
Heavy Moko with detailed animal decoration, two handles are broken off, one handle lost, tympanum with circular line decoration, rich dark patina.
provenance: private collection, France
height: 530 mm / 20.87 in
diameter head: 320 mm / 12.60 in
diameter bottom: 260 mm / 10.24 in
weight: 7,2 kg
references: Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impressions Printing, 2000, p. 226
price: sold
7 Large temple Gong, bronze, Burma (Myanmar), early 20th century
Original heavy Burmese temple gong with deep resonant and warm, long lasting sound (a mallet will be added, not displayed).
Our gong shows a natural, almost black patina with a lovely bronze colour on the playing surface from the use over the decades
Donator’s inscription (opposite side) almost already vanished.
condition: excellent, no dents, cracks or holes
diameter: 510 mm / 20.08 in weight: 6,8 kg
price: upon request
8 Bell with clapper, silver bronze, Burma (left)
dimensions: 63 x 41 mm / 2.48 x 1.61 in
weight: 147 g
price: sold
9 Bell with ball-clapper, copper bronze, Yunnan or Burma (center)
dimensions: 61x 50 mm / 2.40 x 1.97 in
weight: 87 g
price: sold
10 Bell with clapper, bronze/brass, Burma (right), lovely clear note dimensions: 68 x 49 mm / 2.68 x 1.93 in
weight: 156 g
price: sold
11 Ancient bronze bell from Pyu, early 1st millenium AD, Burma
Rare bronze bell from one of the Pyu sites, such as Sri Ksetra, Beikhtano, the city of Vishnu (the oldest of the Pyu settlements), or the Samon Valley south of Mandalay. Beautiful design and excellent condition.
Charles Opitz described similar bells as “BELL CASH, China, before 400 B.C.”
Bell with custom-made stand.
dimensions: 105 mm x 42 mm x 28 mm / 4.13 x 1.65 x 1.10 in
weight: 80 g
reference: Elizabeth H. Moore, Early Landscapes of Myanmar, Riverbooks 2007, p. 107
Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impression Printing, 2000, pp. 79/80
price: sold
12 Temple bell, bronze, 1st half 20th century or earlier, Burma
The bell with a deeper, long lasting note, bear the makers name (please see detail above). It’s decorated with vertical lines and bears remnants of black coating. Bell inclusive clapper and custom-made stand.
height: 110 mm / 4.33 in
diameter: 110 mm / 4.33 in
weight: 612 g
price: sold
13 Temple bell, bronze, 1st half 20th centure or earlier, Burma
The bell with a clear, long lasting note, bear the makers name (please see detail above). It’s decorated with vertical lines and bears remnants of black coating. Bell inclusive clapper and custom-made stand.
height: 98 mm / 3.86 in
diameter: 98 mm / 3.86 in
weight: 477 g
price: sold
14 Shan Buddha, bronze, Ava, (Burma), 18th century
Large seated Shan Buddha in lotus position with the right hand touching the earth
As usual for Shan Buddha images, the nose is sharply pointed with wide nostrils. The mouth is upturned in a smile.
The waisted throne is decorated with leaves in high relief. The front part of the base is damaged
Also the back of the statue is damages. Please see image below.
Bronze with green and multi coloured patina. The whole statue shows remnants of black coating.
weight: 6,6 kg
dimensions: 440 x 240 x 140 mm 17.32 x 9.45 x 5.51 in
reference: Myanmar Buddha, The Image and its History, Somkiart Lopetcharat, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2007, P. 71, P. 75, P 304 (base)
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Buddha Images from Burma, Arts of Asia, March-April 1981, Vol. 11, No. 2
price: sold
Seated Buddha in meditative lotus position, His legs are crossed and both soles of the feet are upturned. His right hand is hanging over the right knee, touching the earth (bhumisparsha-mudra).
The form of face and ushnisha, the three prominent neck rings and the shape of the base, suggests that this Buddha statue could be Mon or even Pyu.
15 Small antique Buddha statue, bronze, Pyu or Mon style
Please compare with the images in the below mentioned reference.
condition: smooth surface with multi-colour patina, good condition
dimensions: 109 x 71 x 44 mm / 4.29 x 2.80 x 1.73 in
weight: 612 g
reference: Myanmar Buddha, The Image and its History, Somkiart Lopetcharat, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2007, P. 187, P. 203
price: sold
16
Small monk statue, copper-bronze, probably Burma, 19th century or earlier
Praying worshipper or monk in meditation, seated in padmasana or lotus position, eyes with inlays. Head with remnants of dark red and black coating.
Excellent condition. On wooden pedestal
provenance: German art market
dimensions without stand: 106 x 63 x 35 mm / 4.17 x 2.48 x 1.38 in weight: 297 g
price: sold
17 Gilded
, probably 19th or early 20th century
bhumisparsha
provenance: German art market
condition: tip of the ushnisha with tiny chip, otherwise very good condition
height: 101 mm / 3.98 in width (base): 50 mm / 1.97 in
price: sold
bronze miniature Buddha statue on three-legged base, Thailand A small Thai bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, seated in meditation on a three-legged base. The right hand in mudra
Seated Buddha, lacquered and gilded wood, probably Arakan, Myaouk-U (Burma), early 20th century (dated 1921)
Beautiful carved wooden Buddha. Painted in red and gold. Base with donaters inscription and year of the donation (1277). Script is Burmese, but neither Burmese nor Pali language.
condition: tip of the ushnisha is broken off, on legs and base red and gold colour washed off by a liquid, which most-likely were placed in the Buddha’s left hand.
height: 390 mm / 15.35 in
width: 165 mm / 6.50 in
reference: Myanmar Buddha, The Image and its History, Somkiart Lopetcharat, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2007, P. 269
price: sold
19
This large high quality bowl in rare style comes probably from Dawei (formerly known as Tawoi in Tenasserim Division), southern Myanmar, near the border to Thailand. Separated into roundels by polished line work, 7 animals are depicted very detailed. A masterpiece, slightly worn (small dents on the bottom).
Marked with a circle of floral pattern.
weight: 401 g
diameter: 180 mm / 7 09 in
height: 115 mm / 4.53 in
reference: Wilkinson, Wilkinson, Harding, Burmese Silver from The Colonial Period, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May - June 2013
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Silverware, Arts of Asia, Vol. 10 No. 2, March- April 1980
price: sold
A set of beautiful small silver bowls to be placed in a khun it to offer the spices for betel chewing. All four bowl are marked / numbered with “No 34”. The upper rim is decorated with floral and geometric ornaments.
condition: slightly worn with signs of use and some dents, but overall beautiful pieces of high-grade silver
weight: circa 32 g (set of four bowls: 126 g)
diameter: 57 mm / 2 24 in
height: 37 mm / 1.46 in
reference: Wilkinson, Wilkinson, Harding, Burmese Silver from The Colonial Period, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May – June 2013
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Silverware, Arts of Asia, Vol. 10 No. 2, March- April 1980
price for the set of four bowls (without the lacquer boxes!): sold
21 Lime box (hton bu), silver, Burma (Myanmar), colonial time, late 19th century
A beautiful small lime box, made of high-grade silver. Relatively heavy compared to the size (thick walled “old quality”).
Lid decorated with floral pattern. The bottom is marked with small makers sign
condition: fair wear and tear from daily use, small dents, small crack on the lower rim of the lid
weight: 95 g
length: 65 mm / 2.56 in
width: 32 mm / 1.26 in
height: 52 mm / 2 05 in
reference: Wilkinson, Wilkinson, Harding, Burmese Silver from The Colonial Period, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May – June 2013
price: upon request
22 Niello silver Lime box (hton bu) with silver decoration on top, Burma, early 20th century
Large niello silver box, elongated form, lid with dense floral silver decoration, copper base, residues of lime. The bottom, made of copper, slightly worn.
weight: 205 g
length: 90 mm / 3.54 in
width: 53 mm / 2.09 in
height: 50 mm / 1.97 in
reference: The black bronzes of Burma, Maickel van Bellegem, Philip Fletcher, Paul Craddock, Susan La Niece and Richard Blurton, fig. 2 shows a very similar lime box (part of the Ralph and Ruth Isaacs collection)
price: sold
23 Lime box (hton bu), silver alloy, Shan (Burma), early 20th century (dated 1286)
A nicely decorated lime box with floral ornaments (left).
Inscription with weight and date on the bottom.
condition: very good, with a few signs of use
weight: 77 g
length: 76 mm / 2 99 in
width: 44 mm / 1.73 in
height: 42 mm / 1.65 in
reference: Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, fig. 26/27
Susan Conway, The Shan - Culture, Art and Crafts, River Books 2006, fig. 236
price: sold
24 Lime box (hton bu), silver alloy, Shan (Burma), early 20th century (dated 1286)
A nicely decorated half-moon shaped lime box with floral ornaments (right).
Inscription with weight and date on the bottom.
condition: very good, with a few signs of use
weight: 127 g
length: 55 mm / 2.17 in
width: 32 mm / 1.26 in height: 50 mm / 1.97 in
reference: Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, fig. 26/27
Susan Conway, The Shan - Culture, Art and Crafts, River Books 2006, fig. 236
price: sold
25 Lime box, silver, Inle Lake, Shan States (Burma), colonial time, late 19th / early 20th century
Decorated with the zodiac signs, floral and geometric patterns. Beautiful large engraving of the makers mark on the bottom.
condition: wear and tear from daily use, small dents and dents on the upper rim (see detail left)
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 66 Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, p. 241, fig. 594
“Shan betel boxes are among the most beautiful boxes of Myanmar” Than Htun (Dedaye)
weight: 133 g
diameter: 93 mm / 3 66 in (upper rim of the lid)
height: 76 mm / 2.99 in
price: sold
26 Lime box, silver alloy, Thailand, late 19th / early 20th century
Circular betel boxes decorated with floral and geometric pattern. One marked with five small flowers on the bottom.
condition: slightly worn, small dents, good condition overall
weight: 24 g / 26 g / 30 g
diameter (max.): 55 mm / 2.17 in - 49 mm / 1 93 in - 59 mm / 2.32 in
height (max.): 37 mm / 1.46 in - 38 mm / 1 50 in - 47 mm / 1 85 in
price: sold
27 Lien Poh, dice shaker, brass, acquired in Burma, 1st half 20th century
Lien Poh is a Chinese / Hokkien dice game and was also popular in colonial Burma. The dice shaker bears a makers mark inside. Both pieces of the dice shaker (lid and box) fit together perfectly. Dice is missing.
condition: wear and tear, good condition overall
weight: 344 g
dimensions: 45 x 34 x 34 mm / 1.77 x 1.34 x 1.34 in
price: sold
Well elaborated standing elephant figure with raised trunk, made of bronze with rich multicolour patina.
Elephants symbolize strength, patience and wisdom. Furthermore elephant statues with raised trunk are a symbol for good luck.
condition: wear and tear, small chips, but a nice charm
weight: 113 g
length (incl. trunk): 81 mm / 3.19 in height (head): 47 mm / 1.85 in
price: sold
29 Betel cutter, iron, Burma, 19th / early 20th century
A larger betel cutter with traces of lime on the handle. The inscription on the iron blade in Burmese characters shows the maker’s name “ Saya Yin” Simple, clear design.
length: 165 mm / 6.50 in
price: sold
30 Small Betel cutter, iron, Burma, 19th / early 20th century
Worn with smooth surface, small designed details and attractive patina.
length: 132 mm / 5.20 in
price: upon request
(Both Betel cutters come without stand. Here just for display)
31
Solidly cast, this miniature sculpture in a form of a recumbent mythical unicorn creature is finely carved with rich details. Most likely it was used as a paper weight or brush rest on a scholar’s desk.
One foreleg lost, other leg with crack Impressive patina.
dimensions: 37 mm x 15 mm x 37 mm / 1.46 x 0.59 x 1.46 in
weight: 43,5 g
price: upon request
Expressive Qilin or “Xiezhi” bronze figure, Ming to early Qing dynasty, China
32 A pair of Chinthe bronze plaques, Burma, 19th century
A pair of bronze plaques, depicting detailed elaborated running Chinthe lions, surrounded by leaf ornaments and geometric patterns. On the back side two loops to fix the plaques.
Smooth surface with rich brownish patina. Traces of red and black coating.
dimensions: 135 mm x 110 mm / 5.31 x 4.33 in
price: sold
33 Lime box, brass, imported to Burma during the colonial period, late 19th / early 20th century
Circular box with inner tray and floral pattern on top of the lid.
condition: worn, damaged at the inner rim, dents
weight: 104 g
diameter (max.): 55 mm / 2.2 in height (max.): 47 mm / 1.8 in
price: sold
34 Lime box, brass, imported to Burma during the colonial period, late 19th / early 20th century
Oval box with geometric ornaments.
condition: slightly worn, small dents, good condition overall
weight: 110 g diameter (max.): 57 mm / 2.2 in height (max.): 39 mm / 1.5 in
price: sold
reference: Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, fig. 30/32
35 Set of three small lime boxes, brass, Southeast Asia, late 19th / early 20th century
condition: slightly worn, small dents, good condition overall
weight: 46 g / 42 g / 38 g
diameter (max.): 35 mm / 1.4 in - 34 mm / 1 3 in - 33 mm / 1 3 in
height (max.): 26 mm / 1.0 in - 22 mm / 0.9 in - 21 mm / 0.8 in
price: sold
36 Necklace, brass, Naga, Burma, 20th century
Tribal necklace made of twisted brass, Nagaland, Burma.
condition: good condition
weight: 69 g
length: 520 mm / 20 47 in
provenance: German art market
price: sold
A marvellous example of an antique Kachin bracelet. Finely and detailed crafted, with various bands of ornamental decoration, this filigree work shows a clear distinction between the highly skilled silversmiths of the early times and modern copies.
condition: worn with smooth surface, small dents and signs uf use
reference: Museum of fine arts Boston, John Gutmann, gelatin silver print from 1945 (At a Tribal Festival Kachin Girls Wearing Silver Jewellry as a Display of Wealth)
weight: 225 g
dimensions: 86 x 76 mm / 3.39 x 2.99 in
smallest inner diameter: 57 mm / 2.24 in
price: sold
A marvellous example of an antique Kachin bracelet. Finely and detailed crafted, with various bands of ornamental decoration, this filigree work shows a clear distinction between the highly skilled silversmiths of the early times and modern copies.
condition: worn with smooth surface, small cracks and dents
reference: Museum of fine arts Boston, John Gutmann, gelatin silver print from 1945 (At a Tribal Festival Kachin Girls Wearing Silver Jewellry as a Display of Wealth)
weight: 130 g
dimensions: 70 x 67 mm / 2.76 x 2.64 in
smallest inner diameter: 52 mm / 2.05 in
price: sold
39 Tobacco & opium pipe, silver alloy, Golden Triangle, late 19th / 1st half 20th century
This typical pipe, composed of three sections, was used by the hill tribes of the Golden Triangle between Burma, Laos and Thailand and in Yunnan as well. Richly decorated, fine silversmith filigree art work.
condition: fair wear and tear, small dents, good condition overall
weight: 126 g
length: 507 mm / 19.96 in
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 66
price: sold
Without stand.
40 Heavy neck ring of Miao women from Guizhou province, China, silver, circa 1950
This rare filigree neck ring belongs to the formal attire of a women’s ensemble of Hebian Miao, who mostly reside in areas along the Qingshui River, including Shidong Township in Taijiang County, Shuangjing Township in Shibing County, Wuhe Township in Jianhe County, and Jinbao in Zhenyuan County, Southeast-China
Today the silver-coloured jewellery is mostly made of “white copper”, a material that has become popular due to its low cost and non-tarnishing nature.
The neck ring offered here can be dated to mid-20th century or earlier and is made of silver.
condition: very good , slightly worn, no damages
weight: 338 g
size: 380 x 205 x 12 mm / 14.96 x 8.07 x 0.47 in
reference: Evergrand Museum, Taoyuan County, Taoyuan, Taiwan National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
http://theme.npm.edu.tw/exh104/guizhou/en/en01.html
price: sold
This impressive masterpiece of an old Hmong bracelet were worn by men. Simple line decoration and geometric ornaments. condition: worn, smooth surface, small defects on both rims
weight: 225 g dimensions: 94 x 76 mm / 3.70 x 2.99 in smallest inner diameter: 50 mm / 1.97 in
price: sold
Without stand.
41 Heavy silver bracelet, Hmong, Yunnan / Laos, early 19th century
42 Dragon head bracelet, solid silver, Golden Triangle, 19th /early 20th century
These open bracelets, made of solid silver, worn by Lahu, Akha and Lisu men of the Golden Triangle. It’s a beautiful heavy example. One “horn” of the dragon head (right in the image) is broken off and lost.
condition: worn, smooth surface, one horn broken off and lost
weight: 119 g dimensions: 79 x 54 mm / 3.11 x 2.13 in smallest inner diameter: 40 mm / 1.57 in
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41
price: sold
43 Solid silver bracelet, Golden Triangle, Burma/Laos/Thailand, late 19th / early 20th century
These heavy open bracelets, made from solid high-grade silver, worn by Lahu, Akha and Lisu men, used for decoration and as money (see Opitz p. 275 “Ring Money”)
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41
Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impressions Printing, 2000, p. 283
condition: excellent condition
weight: 119 g
dimensions: 68 x 56 mm / 2.68 x 2.20 in
smallest inner diameter: 35 mm / 1.38 in
price: sold
Inclusive stand.
44 Twisted wire bracelet, silver, Golden Triangle, Thailand, early 20th century
A remarkable detailed elaborated twisted wire bracelet. These bracelets are worn by several tribal groups in Thailand.
weight: 36 g
dimensions: 64 x 58 mm / 2.52 x 2.28 in
smallest inner diameter: 52 mm / 2.05 inch (expandable)
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 43
price: sold
45 Pointed ends bracelet, silver, Golden Triangle, Burma/Laos/Thailand, late 19th / early 20th century
The bracelets with pointed end are worn mainly by the Wa/Lawa groups. [1]
The 6-faced body with enlarged pointed end has chased design on more than half of the bracelet (see Opitz p. 282 “Pointed end bracelet”). [2]
condition: very good worn condition
weight: 119 g
dimensions: 66 x 69 mm / 2.60 x 2.72 in
smallest inner diameter: 37 mm / 1.46 in
reference: [1] Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41
[2] Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impressions Printing, 2000, p. 283
price: sold
46 Solid silver bracelet, Golden Triangle, Burma/Laos/Thailand, late 19th / early 20th century
Expandable silver bracelets mainly worn by Wa/Lawa people (see reference below).
weight: 120 g
dimensions: 74 x 72 mm / 2.91 x 2.83 in
smallest inner diameter: 48 mm / 1.89 inch (expandable)
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 42
Charles J. Opitz, An Ethnographic Study of Traditional Money, First Impressions Printing, 2000, p. 283
price: sold
47 Solid silver bracelet, Golden Triangle, Burma/Laos/Thailand, late 19th / early 20th century
A beautiful decorated bracelet with floral and geometric ornaments, partly already vanished from wear over a long period. Bracelets with flattened ends usually worn by Hmong and Mien (see reference below). With a minor casting defect, which not affected the stability (please see the image below).
weight: 62 g dimensions: 65 x 55 mm / 2.91 x 2.83 in smallest inner diameter: 48 mm / 1.89 in
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41
price: upon request
A beautiful decorated bracelet with floral and geometric ornaments, partly already vanished from wear over a long period. Bracelets with flattened ends usually worn by Hmong and Mien (see reference below). Inside with a few scratches (see image below).
weight: 66 g dimensions: 60 x 45 mm / 2.36 x 1.77 in smallest inner diameter: 41 mm / 1.61 inch
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41
price: sold
48 Solid silver bracelet, Golden Triangle, Burma/Laos/Thailand, late 19th / early 20th century49 Silver tray, Rangoon, Burma, 1964
Embossed and engraved silver tray. Engraved dedication with twelve signatures in the centre
As the Politisches Archiv des Auswärtigen Amts (archive of the Federal Foreign Office Germany) confirmed, the persons, which signed the silver tray were staff of the German embassy in Rangoon between 1963 and 1965 (Many thanks to Ms. Wendt for this information)
We therefore assume, that the silver tray was made in Rangoon 1964 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the German embassy in Burma, opened in 1954. Good condition with some scratches and a few dents.
weight: 588 g
length: 333 mm / 13.11 in
width: 268 mm / 10.55 in
price: sold
50 A pair of exquisite crafted golden earrings, Laos (Luang Prabang), 19th / early 20th century
Earrings of similar design are well known and documented, but usually made of silver. Here, for the first time, we offer these hooked-shaped earrings, worn by Hmong woman, in solid gold
Extraordinary fine and detailed elaborated golden earrings, with only small flaws. These beautiful pieces of jewellery from north/central Laos show the excellent technical and artistic skills of the goldsmith. A magnificent collector’s treasure!
weight (pair): 21,6 g
diameter: 32 mm / 1 26 in
length: 49 mm / 1.93 in
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 60
price: sold
51 Offering vessel with Hintha bird on the top, Hsun ok, Mandalay, Burma, late 19th century
Both the shape and the embellishment of this vessel represent the Mandalay style of decorating lacquer vessels and objects, which are typically elaborated with gilded relief work made of thayo, and inlays of coloured glass. Although the majority of the decoration is of floral and abstract design, prancing animals (probably mythical lions) made of thayo lacquer putty can be seen chasing throu the scrollwork in the bands that run around the belly of the vessel on both sides of the opening. [1]
It’s a great example of a Hsun ok in rare good condition with original gilding. Museum quality! condition: Very good condition with only a few minor loss of glass inlays. The tip of the top is worn.
height: 880 mm / 34.65 in max. diameter: 420 mm / 16.54 in
reference: [1] Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Visions from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, p. 71, 200/201, fig. 1 & 156
Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, pp. 167/169, fig. 375, 380
price: upon request
As Isaacs/Blurton describe, stands of this style are typical of Intha manufacture of southern Shan States. Made of woven split bamboo, thickly lacquered red, but black underneath. Owned by families who use them for carrying offerings to the monastery. Similar in function to the Hsun ok (no. 51). [1]
reference: [1] Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Visions from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, p. 163, fig. 107
condition: worn with some losses and cracks in the lacquer, faded colour
height: 223 mm / 8.78 in max. diameter: 400 mm / 15.75 in
price: sold
53 Rare large, heavy woven bamboo/horsehair cup, probably Kyaukka, Burma, late 19th/early 20th century
Black / red bowl on 6 stubby feet. Workshop’s or maker’s mark on the bottom “Pyoe” (smile) Good condition with some cracks in the lacquer.
reference: Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press Bangkok 2000, p. 102, fig. 5:29
height: 195 mm / 7.68 in
max. diameter: 290 mm / 11.42 in
price: sold
54 Rare large, heavy water bowl, lower Burma (probably from Meiktila or Pyinmana), late 19th / early 20th century
This vessel has been made of coiled rattan, lacquered in red. Interestingly chips of broken pottery / porcelain has been set into the five stubby feet. [1]
Please consider that the stand opposite is not part of the vessel.
One larger crack inside the upper rim, otherwise very good condition. Elaborated in high quality, smooth lacquer surface.
height: 280 mm / 11.02 in
max. diameter: 155 mm / 6.10 in
reference: [1] Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Visions from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, p. 211 fig. 166
Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks 2013, p. 161, fig. 356
price: sold
55 Open betel box, Bagan or northern Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
Open betel box with two inner trays. Signed on the bottom “Ko Thet” U Than Htun (Dedaye) lists in Lacquerware Journeys (p. 82) a master from Bagan, who signed his products with “Saya Thet”. Probably our open betel box was made by the “Ko Thet” before he became a master. To enhance its durability it was made of thick bamboo wire.
Lacquer on the bottom rim worn, leaving the plain bamboo (see image below).
height: 130 mm / 5.12 in max. diameter: 200 mm / 7 87 in
reference: Laque & Or de Birmanie, Silvana Editoriale Spa, 2011, p. 180, cat. 33
price: sold
56 Large black and red lacquered box, khun it, Burma, late 19th century
A very attractive polished black kun it with two inner trays. Rare simple but elegant design with the beautiful black/red contrast. Very good condition, only a few cracks to the lacquer on the lid and inside the box. Please see also no. 20 in the present catalogue.
height: 160 mm / 6.30 in
diameter: 255 mm / 10.04 in (top)
diameter: 267 mm / 10.51 in (bottom)
reference: Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press Bangkok 2000, p. 103, fig. 5:39
price: sold
57 Black and red lacquerbox, khun it, probably Kyaukka (Burma), late 19th century
An excellent polished black kun it with one inner tray. Rare elegant design. Worn, but still in good condition with only a few minor defects, loss of lacquer and repairs. Please see also no. 20 in the present catalogue.
The box is signed and dated 1260 on the bottom (1260 = 1898).
height: 105 mm / 4.13 in
max. diameter: 160 mm / 6.30 in (top)
max. diameter: 195 mm / 7.68 in (bottom)
reference: Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press Bangkok 2000, p. 103, fig. 5:39
price: sold
The very thin-walled cup is decorated with floral and geometric motifs, palm trees and with 6 running monkeys.
Worn with many horizontal cracks in the red lacquer surface inside the cup and a few chips on the upper rim
height: 95 mm / 3.74 in max. diameter: 119 mm / 4.69 in
price: upon request
Decorated with walking men, extra zodiacal signs of unknown origin, abstract and complex design (Gadu-Ganan?).
This old bowl shows a few cracks and old repairs.
height: 136 mm / 5.35 in max. diameter: 146 mm / 5.75 in
price: sold
58 A fine water bowl, Bagan, Burma, late 19th / early 20th century A water bowl, Bagan, Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
60 Deep bowl, probably Bagan, late 19th / early 20th century
This deep, thin-walled bowl probably depicts court scenes from the Mandalay palace and two large elephants. With inscription on the upper rim. With cracks, small repair (repainted) and minor loss of lacquer, especially inside the bowl. Marked on the bottom with a lion in a circle.
height: 172 mm / 6.77 in max. diameter: 188 mm / 7.40 in
price: upon request
61 Water bowl, Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
Another bowl with geometric pattern, palm trees and 4 walking men. With four inscriptions above the shoulder. Worn with small cracks, loss of lacquer on the lower rim and faded colour.
height: 130 mm / 5.12 in max. diameter: 165 mm / 6.50 in
price: upon request
62 A pair of miniature lacquer boxes (thanakha bu), Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
Both boxes are in good condition according to age and use. There are only minor defects, such as hairline cracks in the lacquer surface, fading colour and tiny losses of lacquer. The pair is decorated with the same pattern and belongs clearly to the same set.
Probably these small boxes have been used for cosmetics or perhaps as a toy. [1]
height: 63 mm / 2.48 in - 55 mm / 2.16 in
diameter: 73 mm / 2.87 in - 55 mm / 2.16 in
reference: [1] Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Visions from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, p. 111 fig. 52
price: sold
63 A set of three miniature lacquer ware boxes (thanakha bu), Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
Small cylindrical boxes made in imitation of a betel-box with deep cover and two internal trays. They may have been used for face powder (thanakha) or other cosmetics. [1]
With hairline cracks in the lacquer surface. Good condition. Traditional colour and design.
height: 52 mm / 2.05 in - 60 mm / 2.36 in - 62 mm / 2.44 in
diameter: 57 mm / 2.24 in - 64 mm / 2.52 in - 74 mm / 2.91 in
reference: [1] Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Visions from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, p. 111 fig. 52
price: sold
64 Antique traditional balance scale, wooden violin-shaped case, bone pendulum, brass or bronze counter weight, Burma, Laos, southern China, 19th / early 20th century (top)
These traditional scales have been used in pharmacies, markets for precious metal and - for sure - also in the opium houses during the late Qing Dynasty.
With wear and tear, damages and repairs on the hardwood box, original brass or bronze counter weight, a brass pan and a steelyard, usually made of cattle bone, marked in black. The wooden case appears with beautiful smooth patina from use over the decades.
length: 355 mm / 13.98 in width (max.): 90 mm / 3 54 in
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 285
price: upon request
65 Antique traditional balance scale, wooden violin-shaped case, bone pendulum, brass or bronze counter weight, Burma, Laos, southern China, 19th / early 20th century (bottom)
With wear and tear, some scratches on the wooden case, original brass or bronze counter weight and a steelyard, usually made of cattle bone. Wooden case appears with beautiful patina from use over the decades.
length: 330 mm / 12.99 in
width (max.): 85 mm / 3 35 in
price: upon request
66 Marble “Domed” or “Turtle” weight, Burma, 19th century or earlier
With 12.5 viss this marble stone, nicely carved with geometric pattern, is the largest Burmese weight.
The old piece is strongly worn from daily use on the rice market. It bears an inscription in Burmese characters: “12 ½ Peiktha”
weight: 20,4 kg
height: 190 mm / 7.48 in
diameter: 255 mm / 10 04 in
reference: Donald and Joan Gear, "Earth to Heaven", Appendix 1, The Domed Marble Weights of Burma, Silkworm Books, 1992/2000
Michael Herrfurth und Hartmut Mollat, Arts of Asia, Special Burma Issue, Vol. 43 no. 3, May - June 2013, p. 125
price: upon request
Here we offer a rare 5 viss marble weight from Mandalay. The weight is in good condition with signs of use and scratches as well as a weight adjustment under the base. The weight bears an inscription in Burmese characters: “5 Peiktha”
The weight mass of 7,4 kg for 5 viss is equal to the old standard of 15 g / tical. Therefore it may be assumed that the weight can be dated to the late 17th / early 18th century.
weight: 5 viss / 500 tical (7,4 kg)
height: 125 mm / 4.92 in
diameter: 210 mm / 8.27 in
reference: Donald and Joan Gear, "Earth to Heaven", Appendix 1, The Domed Marble Weights of Burma, Silkworm Books, 1992/2000 Michael Herrfurth und Hartmut Mollat, Arts of Asia, Special Burma Issue, Vol. 43 no. 3, May - June 2013, p. 125
price: upon request
68
This 20 tical marble weight from Mandalay is strongly worn with smooth surface. The vertical decoration lines are still well visible. Probably this weight is also an earlier piece (old standard of 15 g/tical) or lost quite a lot of material due to heavily use on the market.
weight: 20 tical (287 g) d x h: 67 x 45 mm / 2.6 x 1.8 in price: upon request
69 Marble “Domed” or “Turtle” weight, Burma, 19th century or earlier
Rare 1 tical marble weight with vertical line decoration on top and bottom and precise weight of 16 g. Excellent condition.
weight: 1 tical (16 g) d x h: 28 x 17 mm / 1.1 x 0.7 in price: sold
Marble “Domed” or “Turtle” weight, Burma, 19th century or earlier
70 Chinthe 2B, set of 7 weights (1 viss to 1 tical), Burma, circa 1780
A complete set of Chinthe 2B is rare today, but these weights can be also purchased separately.
70a weight: 1 Viss / 100 tical (1’494 g)
height: 115 mm / 4.53 in price: sold
70b weight: 50 tical (811 g)
height: 94 mm / 3 70 in price: sold
70c weight: 20 tical (296 g)
height: 67 mm / 2.64 in price: sold
70d weight: 10 tical (155 g)
height: 58 mm / 2 28 in price: sold
70e weight: 4 tical (65 g)
height: 40 mm / 1.57 in price: sold
70f weight: 2 tical (32 g)
height: 30 mm / 1 18 in price: sold
70g weight: 1 tical (16 g)
height: 24 mm / 0 94 in price: sold
2 and 1 tical weights bear a 9-rayed star under the base.
The bottom of the base of the 1 viss weight has been ground and polished. Possibly to reduce the weight or simply to flatten the base for a better stand.
The 4 bigger weights have a beautiful 2-knobbed handle decoration. Especially the joint between handle and body of the 50 tical weight is a unique feature (detail inside front cover).
As usual for C2B, a 4 instead of a 5 tical weight completes the set.
This Karaweik 1 is an excellent collector’s piece with the rare additional curved joint between handle and tail. There are only two rows of neck feathers, often this standard form appears with three rows. The weight is richly covered with black coating. The outline of a small bird as verification mark is still well visible on the base front right
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’577 g)
height: 120 mm / 4.72 in
price: sold
72 Karaweik 1, 20 tical (centre), 2 tical (right), ½ tical (far right), Burma, circa 1820
Three more weights of the same K 1 standard form with two rows of neck feathers to complete a set. All four Karaweik weights bear the bird mark (see image below).
72a weight: 20 tical (320 g)
height: 65 mm / 2 56 in price: sold
72b weight: 2 tical (31 g)
height: 30 mm / 1 18 in price: sold
72c weight: ½ tical (8 g)
height: 18 mm / 0 71 in price: sold
73 Hintha 3A1, 1 viss, ½ viss, 20, 5 tical, Burma, circa 1820
A H3A1 set of worn market weights. The one viss is a beefy piece, while 50, 20 and 5 tical are more tall, elegant with proud stance. 6-rayed star mark front right
73a weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1.498 g)
price: sold
73b weight: 50 tical (771 g)
price: sold
height: 105 mm / 4.13 in
height: 87 mm / 3 43 in
73c weight: 20 tical (307 g)
height: 63 mm / 2.48 in Verification mark not visible anymore. price: upon request
73d weight: 5 tical (78 g)
height: 40 mm / 1.57 in price: upon request
74 Set of Hintha 3B, 1 viss, ½ viss, 20, 10, 5, 2 tical, Burma, prior to 1886
Not only the special handle shape of the 1 viss weight is remarkable, but also the additional feathers behind the main wing, which one find on each of the H3B weights of this set. Attractive glossy patina, good condition.
74a weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1.581 g)
height: 116 mm / 4.57 in price: sold
74b weight: 50 tical (780 g)
height: 90 mm / 3.54 in price: sold
74c weight: 20 tical (325 g)
height: 66 mm / 2 60 in price: 59,50 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
50 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
height: 53 mm / 2.09 in price: 47,60 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
74d weight: 10 tical (158 g)
40 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
height: 41 mm / 1 61 in price: 35,70 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
74e weight: 5 tical (78 g)
30 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
75 Toe 1C, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 tical, circa 1680, Burma
A set of Toe 1C weights. Beautiful worn market weights with rich dark and greenish patina and beautiful multi-stepped base. The 20 tical, with very smooth surface, and the 5 tical weight (slightly readjusted with lead) bear a trefoil mouth appendage, the 10 tical weight a rod-shaped one, as usual 2 and 1 tical without.
20, 10 and 5 tical weights marked with the square depression in front of the base, while the 2 tical weight is without any mark and the 1 tical shows traces of a circle under the base.
75a weight: 20 tical (282 g)
price: sold
height: 52 mm / 2 05 in
75b weight: 10 tical (146 g)
height: 43 mm / 1 69 in price: sold
75c weight: 5 tical (67 g)
height: 34 mm / 1 34 in price: upon request
75d weight: 2 tical (28 g)
height: 26 mm / 1.02 in price: upon request
75e weight: 1 tical (15 g)
height: 20 mm / 0 79 in price: sold
76 A pair of Toe 1C, 10 and 5 tical, Burma, circa 1680
A pair of Toe 1C weights. Both, 10 tical and 5 tical, are in remarkable good condition with square depression in front of the multi-stepped base as well as an additional 6-rayed star mark right on the base. Beautiful glossy dark (10 tical) and brownish (5 tical) patina.
The 5 tical T1C is a remarkable piece with rare circular base, the square depression in front of the base with additional circle sign inside the depression and traces of red lacquer. This Toe weight appears with smooth surface.
Two special collector’s pieces!
76a weight: 10 tical (149 g)
price: sold
76b weight: 5 tical (75 g)
price: sold
height: 44 mm / 1 73 in
height: 35 mm / 1 38 in
Similar to #76 both weights are in very good condition considering age and use over the centuries. Even the tip of the tail still exists. The 10 tical weight has been readjusted with lead.
With detailed decoration, multi-stepped base and attractive dark patina, both weights are remarkable collector’s pieces.
77a weight: 10 tical (156 g)
height: 43 mm / 1 69 in price: sold
77b weight: 5 tical (74 g)
height: 35 mm / 1 38 in price: sold
77 A pair of Toe 1C, 10 and 5 tical, Burma, circa 1680
78 Toe 1D, 20, 10, 5 and 1 tical, Burma, circa 1760
A set of Toe 1D weights with the “trident” tail. Beautiful worn market weights. 20 tical weight readjusted with lead. Despite a small chip on the tail, the smallest weight with the 9-dotted mark under the base is in very good condition. Interestingly the 5 tical weight shows more recently embossed beads on the chest above the - almost vanished - original bead necklace.
78a weight: 20 tical (320 g)
height: 59 mm / 2.32 in price: sold
78b weight: 10 tical (154 g)
height: 48 mm / 1 89 in price: upon request
78c weight: 5 tical (76 g)
height: 38 mm / 1 50 in price: upon request
78d weight: 1 tical (16 g)
height: 22 mm / 0.86 in price: upon request
79 Toe 2, 20, 10, 5 and 1 tical, Burma, circa 1680
A set of Toe 2 weights. Beautiful worn market weights, except the 5 tical piece, which is in remarkable good condition. The 1 tical weight shows some incrustation, but all the details are still in good condition, even the tip of the tail. The bigger weights show the square depression in front of the base.
79a weight: 20 tical (294 g)
height: 54 mm / 2 13 in price: sold
79b weight: 10 tical (151 g)
height: 45 mm / 1.77 in price: upon request
79c weight: 5 tical (80 g)
height: 38 mm / 1 50 in price: sold
79d weight: 1 tical (15 g)
height: 20 mm / 0.79 in price: sold
80 Hintha 1C, 20, 10 and 5 tical, Burma, circa 1730
Our 5 tical weight is an extraordinary treasure, beautiful worn with shining bronze on the extremities. The curled feathers almost meet on the back. Please consider the remarkable mouth appendage. A small chip on the tail. Otherwise very good condition. Also the 20 tical weight appears with beautiful curled tail feathers.
80a weight: 20 tical (301 g)
height: 64 mm / 2.52 in price: sold
80b weight: 10 tical (160 g) height: 51 mm / 2 01 in price: sold
80c weight: 5 tical (79 g)
height: 41 mm / 1.61 in price: sold
81 Hintha 2B, 20 tical, Hintha 1A, 20 tical and 5 tical, Mon (Burma)
81a weight: 20 tical (310 g) height: 56 mm / 2 20 in Three head knobs (one worn), in contrast to H2C standard form, the beak doesn’t rest on the chest, strong rear support leg, 6-rayed star mark, octagonal base, two cuts under the left wing, circa 1730 price: sold
81b weight: 20 tical (290 g) height: 52 mm / 2.05 in Rare Hintha 1A, mouth appendage, depression in front of the base, octagonal base, cut under the base, worn, circa 1600. price: sold
81c weight: 5 tical (74 g)
height: 32 mm / 1 26 in Rare Hintha 1A with circular base, depression in front of the base, in very good condition, circa 1600 price: sold
82 Hintha 2C, 20, 10 and 5 tical, Mon (Burma), circa 1730
A set of sleeping ducks with 6-rayed star on the base front right. The weights of this set are beautiful worn, leaving a smooth surface and rich patina. Especially the 10 tical weight is a lovely worn piece. The 6-rayed star is almost vanished. 20 tical weight readjusted with lead.
82a weight: 20 tical (308 g)
height: 51 mm / 2.05 in price: sold
82b weight: 10 tical (145 g)
height: 42 mm / 1.75 in price: sold
82c weight: 5 tical (77 g)
height: 33 mm / 1 30 in price: sold
83 Hintha 2C, 20, 10 and 5 tical, Mon (Burma), circa 1730
A set of sleeping ducks with 6-rayed star on the base front right. All three weight fit well together, especially regarding the shape of the head, tuft and base. The weights of this set are beautiful worn, leaving a smooth surface and rich patina.
83a weight: 20 tical (311 g)
height: 52 mm / 2 05 in price: sold
83b weight: 10 tical (158 g)
height: 42 mm / 1.65 in price: sold
83c weight: 5 tical (73 g)
height: 33 mm / 1 30 in price: sold
84 Hintha 4D, 20 tical, Shan States (Burma), dated 1286 (1924)
The latest Burmese standard weight, the remarkable designed Hintha 4D, made of brass, we offer here with a beautiful decorated hexagonal base, dated in Burmese numerals “1286”.
weight: 20 tical (336 g)
price: sold
height: 76 mm / 3.0 in
This standard form has been illustrated by Nelson Annandale (1876 - 1924) in his “Memories of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Miscellanea Ethnographica part III”, printed at the Baptist Mission Press and published by the Asiatic Society, Calcutta 1917.
85 Arakan Hintha weights, 20 and 10 tical, Burma, circa 1826
With the tall neck and the oversized elongated eyes, the 20 tical weight is an absolutely remarkable piece.
Due to the deviation from the standard form it can be assumed that both weights were not issued under royal Burmese supervision, but in a remote area, which came under British control after the first Anglo-Burmese war in 1826, most likely Arakan.
85a weight: 20 tical (309 g)
height: 69 mm / 2.72 in price: sold
85b weight: 10 tical (155 g)
height: 50 mm / 1.97 in price: sold
These three Hintha weights were not designed according to the Burmese standard forms, even close to a Hintha 3A or 3B shape. It can be assumed that they have been produced unofficial in a remote area, already occupied by the British, most likely in Arakan.
86a weight: 5 tical (76 g)
height: 43 mm / 1 69 in price: upon request
86b weight: 10 tical (166 g)
height: 56 mm / 2.20 in price: sold
86c weight: 5 tical (74 g)
height: 42 mm / 1 65 in price: upon request
86 Hintha, 5 (left), 10 (centre) and 5 tical (right), probably Arakan (Burma), circa 1850
87 A rare set of MPO weights, 1 and ½ viss, 20 and 10 tical, Burma, 1st half 20th century or earlier
These four weights appear with an octagonal base. Except the 50 tical weight, which is heavily worn, the tical mass of the other weights is close to the latest standard of 16,33 g/tical.
The bigger weights (1 and ½ viss) have been used as a hammer or similar tool with appropriate “characteristics”.
87a weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’607 g) height: 68 mm / 2.68 in price: sold
87b weight: 50 tical (763 g) height: 47 mm / 1 85 in price: sold
87c weight: 20 tical (321 g)
height: 39 mm / 1.54 in
The 20 tical weight is marked under the base with “MPO 59”.
price: sold
87d weight: 10 tical (161 g)
height: 37 mm / 1.46 in
Also the 10 tical weight has a mark under the base “MPO …” (not readable)
price: sold
88 Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May-June 2013, Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat, Beauty and the Beast – Animalshaped weights of Burma
new, almost out of print
price: 23,54 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT, plus shipping and packaging)
22 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
89 Arts of Asia, Vol. 12 No. 1, Jan-Feb 1982, Sylvia Fraser-Lu, BURMESE 'OPIUM' WEIGHTS
out-of-print, used but good condition
price: sold
90 Burmese Buddhist Sculpture, The Johan Möger Collection, Otto Karow, White Lotos, 1991
out-of-print, good condition, Chinese stamp on front of the inner page, binding of the cover slightly loose
price: 107 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT, plus shipping and packaging)
100 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
91 Burma Painted & Described, Robert Talbot Kelly, published by Adam and Charles Black, London, published November 1905
price: sold
93 The book contains many black and white illustrations from famous photographs.
price: 74,90 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT, plus shipping and packaging)
70 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
92 Opiumgewichte, Opium weights, Poids d’Asie, Rolf und Ilse Braun, Verlagsanstalt Landau, 1983
out-of-print, good condition
price: sold
94 HISTORY OF BURMA, Godfrey Eric Harvey, FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES TO 10 MARCH 1824 THE BEGINNING OF THE ENGLISH CONQUEST
“…it became one of the standard Burmese history texts in the late colonial period.” (Alyssa Phillips, Manchester University)
Rare 1st Edition 1925, Longmans, Green and Co., 415 pages, 7 plates, 5 maps in colour. Cloth with wear, tear. Inside very good condition. With sticker from SMART & MOOKERDUM, Booksellers, Sofaer’s Building, Rangoon
price: 94,16 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT, plus shipping and packaging) 88 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
Sources and further reading:
Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat, Beauty and the Beast – Animal-shaped Weights of Burma, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May – June 2013
Hartmut Mollat, A Model Chronology of the Animal Weights of Burma (Myanmar) Anthropos 104 / 2009, 533-542, 2009
Donald and Joan Gear, An Ancient Bird-shaped Weight System from Lan Na and Burma Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai, 2002
Donald and Joan Gear, Earth to Heaven – The Royal Animal-Shaped Weights of the Burmese Empires, Silkworm Books, Chiang Mai, 1992/2000
Hartmut Mollat, Die Standardformen der Tiergewichte Birmas Baessler-Archiv, Beiträge zur Völkerkunde, Band XXXII, 405-429, Verlag von Dietrich Reimer, Berlin, 1984
Rolf und Ilse Braun, Opiumgewichte Opium Weights Poids d'Asie, Pfälzische Verlagsanstalt, Landau, 1983
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese 'Opium' Weights, Arts of Asia, Vol. 12 No. 1, January - February 1982
Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, Riverbooks, 2013
Wilkinson, Wilkinson, Harding, Burmese Silver from The Colonial Period, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May - June 2013
Laque & Or de Birmanie, Silvana Editoriale Spa, 2011
Somkiart Lopetcharat , Myanmar Buddha - The Image and its History, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2007
Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Visions from the Golden Land, British Museum Press, 2000
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press Bangkok, 2000
Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, 1984
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Buddha Images from Burma, Arts of Asia, March-April 1981, Vol. 11, No. 2
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Silverware, Arts of Asia, Vol. 10 No. 2, March- April 1980
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Folgen des Widerrufs
Wenn Sie diesen Vertrag widerrufen, haben wir Ihnen alle Zahlungen, die wir von Ihnen erhalten haben, einschließlich der Lieferkosten (mit Ausnahme der zusätzlichen Kosten, die sich daraus ergeben, dass Sie eine andere Art der Lieferung als die von uns angebotene, günstige Standardlieferung gewählt haben),
unverzüglich und spätestens binnen vierzehn Tagen ab dem Tag zurückzuzahlen, an dem die Mitteilung über Ihren Widerruf dieses Vertrags bei uns eingegangen ist. Für diese Rückzahlung verwenden wir dasselbe Zahlungsmittel, das Sie bei der ursprünglichen Transaktion eingesetzt haben, es sei denn, mit Ihnen wurde ausdrücklich etwas anderes vereinbart; in keinem Fall werden Ihnen wegen dieser Rückzahlung Entgelte berechnet. Wir können die Rückzahlung verweigern, bis wir die Waren wieder zurückerhalten haben oder bis Sie den Nachweis erbracht haben, dass Sie die Waren zurückgesandt haben, je nachdem, welches der frühere Zeitpunkt ist. Sie haben die Waren unverzüglich und in jedem Fall spätestens binnen vierzehn Tagen ab dem Tag, an dem Sie uns über den Widerruf dieses Vertrages unterrichten, an uns zurückzusenden oder zu übergeben. Die Frist ist gewahrt, wenn Sie die Waren vor Ablauf der Frist von vierzehn Tagen absenden. Sie tragen die unmittelbaren Kosten der Rücksendung der Waren. Sie müssen für einen etwaigen Wertverlust der Waren nur aufkommen, wenn dieser Wertverlust auf einen zur Prüfung der Beschaffenheit, Eigenschaften und Funktionsweise der Waren nicht notwendigen Umgang mit ihnen zurückzuführen ist.
Michael Herrfurth Asian Art. Essen, den 13.06.2014
- Ende der Widerrufsbelehrung -
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Annex 1 to Article 246 § 2 Section 3 Clause 1 of the Introductory Act to the German Civil Code (EGBGB)
Should there be discrepancies between the interpretation of the German and English versions of this Notice of revocation rights, the German version shall prevail.
Notice of revocation rights
Revocation rights
You can revoke your contractual statement within 14 days without indicating reasons in text form (e.g. letter, email, fax) or - if the item is delivered to you before expiry of the time limit - also by returning the item. The deadline takes effect on receipt of this notice in text form. Timely dispatch of revocation or the item is sufficient to observe the revocation deadline.
Revocations are to be submitted to:
Galerie Michael Herrfurth
Asian Art.
Am Ruhrstein 44
45133 Essen
Germany
email: gallery@opiumgewichte.com
phone: +49 (0) 176 385 14 167
fax: +49 (0) 201 455 36 21
Revocation consequences
In the event of a valid revocation, the performance delivered by either party is to be returned and the proceeds of any utilization (e.g. interest) submitted.
If you cannot submit / return the received performance and benefits (e.g. utilization benefits) to us, or submit / return them only partially or in a deteriorated condition, you need to compensate us to the required extent. You must pay compensation for degraded items only insofar as the deterioration is due to handling of the items beyond testing of properties and functionality.
Testing of properties and functionality is to be understood as testing and evaluation of the respective goods as is possible and common in retail shops, for instance. Items which can be dispatched in packages are to be returned at our expense and risk. Items which cannot be dispatched in packages will be fetched from your premises.
Payment obligations must be fulfilled within 30 days.
The time limit becomes effective on dispatch of your revocation notice or the item for you, and on its receipt for us.
Essen, 13 June 2014
Michael Herrfurth Gallery
Asian Art.
- end of revocation notice -
(Source / Quelle: http://www.haendlerbund.de)
§ 1 Geltungsbereich & Abwehrklausel
(1) Für die über die Galerie Michael Herrfurth Asiatische Kunst (Online-Galerie unter www.opiumgewichte.com) begründeten Rechtsbeziehungen zwischen dem Betreiber (nachfolgend „Anbieter“) und seinen Kunden gelten ausschließlich die folgenden Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen in der jeweiligen Fassung zum Zeitpunkt der Bestellung.
(2) Abweichende Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen des Kunden werden zurückgewiesen.
§ 2 Zustandekommen des Vertrages
(1) Die Präsentation der Waren in der OnlineGalerie stellt kein bindendes Angebot des Anbieters auf Abschluss eines Kaufvertrages dar. Der Kunde wird hierdurch lediglich aufgefordert, durch eine Bestellung ein Angebot abzugeben.
(2) Durch das Absenden der Bestellung per Email gibt der Kunde ein verbindliches Angebot gerichtet auf den Abschluss eines Kaufvertrages über die durch ihn in der Email genannten Waren ab. Mit dem Absenden der Bestellung erkennt der Kunde auch diese Geschäftsbedingungen als für das Rechtsverhältnis mit dem Anbieter allein maßgeblich an.
(3) Der Anbieter bestätigt den Eingang der Bestellung des Kunden durch Versendung einer Bestätigungs-E-Mail. Diese Bestellbestätigung stellt noch nicht die Annahme des Vertragsangebotes durch den Anbieter dar. Sie dient lediglich der Information des Kunden, dass die Bestellung beim Anbieter eingegangen ist. Die Erklärung der Annahme des Vertragsangebotes erfolgt durch die Auslieferung der Ware oder eine ausdrückliche Annahmeerklärung.
§ 3 Leistungsbeschreibung
(1) Die Beschaffenheiten der angebotenen Gegenstände werden im Einzelnen durch die Beschreibung auf der Website bzw. in einem per Download oder Email zur Verfügung gestellten Katalog im pdf-Format links oder rechts neben, unter oder über der Abbildung verbindlich und abschließend dargestellt. Sonstige öffentliche Äußerungen des Anbieters, dessen Gehilfen oder Dritter enthalten keine ergänzende oder ändernde Leistungsbeschreibung.
(2) Den Parteien ist bewusst, dass es bei der Übertragung und Anzeige der Bilddateien möglicherweise zu Abweichungen zwischen dem Original und der Darstellung auf dem Monitor z.B. hinsichtlich der Farbtöne kommen kann. Eine farbgetreue Wiedergabe der zugrunde liegenden Originale ist nicht geschuldet. Geringfügige Abweichungen zwischen der Darstellung des Bildes auf den Monitor und dem Original sind vertragsgemäß. Vertraglich geschuldet wird
jedoch die in der Produktbeschreibung enthaltenen Eigenschaften (z.B. Material, Alter, Herkunft) auf der Website bzw. im Katalog zum Zeitpunkt der Bestellung.
§ 4 Preise
(1) Alle Preise verstehen sich in Euro.
(2) Maßgeblich sind ausschließlich die auf Anfrage dem Kunden per Email mitgeteilten Preise. Die in der Internetpräsentation bzw. im pdf-Katalog im Übrigen enthaltenen Angaben, insbesondere Preise, enthalten kein verbindliches Angebot und sind freibleibend. Irrtümer auf voran geschalteten Website oder abweichende Preisangaben auf Websites Dritter haben keine Verbindlichkeit im Verhältnis der Vertragsparteien.
(3) Alle angegebenen Preise verstehen sich in Euro zzgl. der jeweils geltenden gesetzlichen Mehrwertsteuer. Diese wird in der Rechnung separat ausgewiesen.
(4) Die Kosten für Lieferung und Verpackung trägt der Kunde. Die Art der Lieferung wählt der Kunde. Äußert sich der Kunde nicht zur Art der Lieferung, wählt der Anbieter die für ihn günstigste Versandvariante.
(5) Bei Lieferungen in Länder außerhalb der Europäischen Union können zusätzliche Kosten für anfallende weitere Steuern und Zölle entstehen, auf die der Anbieter keinen Einfluss hat. Diese Kosten werden in vollem Umfang vom Kunden getragen.
§ 5 Zahlung
(1) Der Kunde wählt bei Abgabe seiner Bestellung unter mehreren durch den Anbieter vorgegebenen Zahlungsweisen die gewünschte aus. Zahlungen gelten ungeachtet der gewählten Zahlungsweise erst dann als geleistet, wenn der Anbieter uneingeschränkt über den Betrag verfügen kann.
(2) Der Kaufpreis ist sofort ohne Abzug fällig.
(3) Der Kunde ist vorleistungspflichtig.
(4) Der Kunde kommt ohne weitere Erklärung seitens des Anbieters 14 Tage nach Lieferung der Ware in Verzug, soweit er nicht bezahlt hat. Die Verzugsfolgen richten sich nach den gesetzlichen Bestimmungen.
§ 6 Vorbehalt bei Nichtverfügbarkeit
Der Anbieter sichert nicht zu, dass die Website bzw. der pdf-Katalog stets aktuell und die dargestellte Ware noch verfügbar ist.
§ 7 Eigentumsvorbehalt
Die gelieferte Ware verbleibt bis zur vollständigen Bezahlung im Eigentum des Anbieters.
§ 8 Fälligkeit
Die Zahlung des Kaufpreises ist mit Vertragsschluss fällig.
§ 9
Gewährleistung
(1) Die Gewährleistungsrechte des Kunden richten sich nach den allgemeinen gesetzlichen Vorschriften, soweit nachfolgend nichts anderes bestimmt ist. Für Schadensersatzansprüche des Kunden gegen-
über dem Anbieter gilt die Regelung in § 6 dieser AGB.
(2) Die Verjährungsfrist für Gewährleistungsansprüche des Kunden beträgt bei Verbrauchern bei neu hergestellten Sachen 2 Jahre, bei gebrauchten Sachen 1 Jahr. Gegenüber Unternehmern beträgt die Verjährungsfrist bei neu hergestellten Sachen und bei gebrauchten Sachen 1 Jahr. Die vorstehende Verkürzung der Verjährungsfristen gilt nicht für Schadensersatzansprüche des Kunden aufgrund einer Verletzung des Lebens, des Körpers, der Gesundheit sowie für Schadensersatzansprüche aufgrund einer Verletzung wesentlicher Vertragspflichten. Wesentliche Vertragspflichten sind solche, deren Erfüllung zur Erreichung des Ziels des Vertrags notwendig ist, z.B. hat der Anbieter dem Kunden die Sache frei von Sach- und Rechtsmängeln zu übergeben und das Eigentum an ihr zu verschaffen. Die vorstehende Verkürzung der Verjährungsfristen gilt ebenfalls nicht für Schadensersatzansprüche, die auf einer vorsätzlichen oder grob fahrlässigen Pflichtverletzung des Anbieters, seiner gesetzlichen Vertreter oder Erfüllungsgehilfen beruhen. Gegenüber Unternehmern ebenfalls ausgenommen von der Verkürzung der Verjährungsfristen ist der Rückgriffsanspruch nach § 478 BGB.
(3) Eine Garantie wird von dem Anbieter nicht erklärt.
§ 10 Haftungsausschluss
(1) Schadensersatzansprüche des Kunden sind ausgeschlossen, soweit nachfolgend nichts anderes bestimmt ist. Der vorstehende Haftungsausschluss gilt auch zugunsten der gesetzlichen Vertreter und Erfüllungsgehilfen des Anbieters, sofern der Kunde Ansprüche gegen diese geltend macht.
(2) Von dem unter Ziffer 1 bestimmten Haftungsausschluss ausgenommen sind Schadensersatzansprüche aufgrund einer Verletzung des Lebens, des Körpers, der Gesundheit und Schadensersatzansprüche aus der Verletzung wesentlicher Vertragspflichten. Wesentliche Vertragspflichten sind solche, deren Erfüllung zur Erreichung des Ziels des Vertrags notwendig ist, z.B. hat der Anbieter dem Kunden die Sache frei von Sach- und Rechtsmängeln zu übergeben und das Eigentum an ihr zu verschaffen. Von dem Haftungsausschluss ebenfalls ausgenommen ist die Haftung für Schäden, die auf einer vorsätzlichen oder grob fahrlässigen Pflichtverletzung des Anbieters, seiner gesetzlichen Vertreter oder Erfüllungsgehilfen beruhen.
(3) Vorschriften des Produkthaftungsgesetzes (ProdHaftG) bleiben unberührt.
§ 11 Abtretungs- und Verpfändungsverbot
Die Abtretung oder Verpfändung von dem Kunden gegenüber dem Anbieter zu-
stehenden Ansprüchen oder Rechten ist ohne Zustimmung des Anbieters ausgeschlossen, sofern der Kunde nicht ein berechtigtes Interesse an der Abtretung oder Verpfändung nachweist.
§ 12 Aufrechnung
Ein Aufrechnungsrecht des Kunden besteht nur, wenn seine zur Aufrechnung gestellte Forderung rechtskräftig festgestellt wurde oder unbestritten ist.
§ 13 Rechtswahl & Gerichtsstand
(1) Auf die vertraglichen Beziehungen zwischen dem Anbieter und dem Kunden findet das Recht der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Anwendung. Von dieser Rechtswahl ausgenommen sind die zwingenden Verbraucherschutzvorschriften des Landes, in dem der Kunde seinen gewöhnlichen Aufenthalt hat. Die Anwendung des UN-Kaufrechts ist ausgeschlossen.
(2) Gerichtsstand für alle Streitigkeiten aus dem Vertragsverhältnis zwischen dem Kunden und dem Anbieter ist der Sitz des Anbieters, sofern es sich bei dem Kunden um einen Kaufmann, eine juristische Person des öffentlichen Rechts oder ein öffentlich-rechtliches Sondervermögen handelt.
§ 14 Salvatorische Klausel
Sollte eine Bestimmung dieser Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen unwirksam sein, wird davon die Wirksamkeit der übrigen Bestimmungen nicht berührt.
Galerie Michael Herrfurth Asiatische Kunst.
Am Ruhrstein 44 45133 Essen-Bredeney Germany
phone: +49 (0) 176 38516147
email: gallery@opiumgewichte.com
Inhaber: Dipl.-Ing Michael Herrfurth
Quelle: www.kluge-seminare.de (z.T. geändert und ergänzt)
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