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Contents object no. Foreword
I Buddha / Religious Statues 1 - 15 II Buddhist Manuscripts, Sazigyo, Title Indicator 16 - 32 III Silver 33 - 43 IV Bells 44 - 48 V Bronze & Brass 49 - 53 VI Burmese Lacquerware 54 - 64 VII Textiles 65 - 70
VIII Burmese Weights (Birds) 71 - 89 IX Burmese Weights (Beasts) 90 - 104
Part I
Part II
Northern Thailand / Laos, 19th century or earlier (catalogue no. 6)
Miniature Buddha statue, silver alloy
Foreword
Christmas Special 2022
Dear friends and collectors,
With a few treasures of Asian art and antiques as well as some old Burmese weights, brought to you with our catalogue no. 30, we want to sweeten your run-up to Christmas.
From an old Munich collection we acquired a group of superb miniature Buddha statues, made of silver (a few of high-grade silver others of an alloy with low silver content). They originate from different eras and regions throughout Southeast Asia.
Four Kammavaca manuscripts from our own collection with 4, 5, 6 and 7 lines of script show the evolution of the Kammavaca from the early 1700s to 1935 (dated). The two later manuscripts bear the maker’s signature and the name of city and quarter where it was produced. A rare feature and a special chance for collectors.
To complete the manuscript section we offer a few extraordinary fine sazigyo from mid-19th century to 1925 (dated) as well as an interesting group of title indicators for Thai Buddhist manuscripts.
With silver jewellery from the Golden Triangle and China, Burmese lacquerware, and - for the first time - antique textiles from Laos, Thailand and Cambodia, acquired from an old German collection, we complete Part I of our Christmas Special.
The collectors of Burmese weights find our “Opium Weights” in Part II of the catalogue.
If you are looking for an item that has been already sold, please send us your inquiry by e-mail. Possibly we have similar objects in stock.
2022 was a successful year for our small gallery. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and customers who made this possible.
Wishing all of you a peaceful Christmas and holiday season as well as good health and happiness for the New Year!
Please enjoy our Christmas Special.
Michael
1 Rare seated Buddha, bronze, Northern Thailand, early / pre-Lan Na period, 14th to 15th century
A seated bronze statue of Buddha on a lotus throne. Please note the large, impressive radiance with traces of gilding. Typical for the Buddha images of the early Lan Na period (probably Fang). Small curls are precisely arranged in lines. The eyes with pupils are downcast. The ear lobes are rather short. The lips are fine and detailed executed. The shoulder is rather tight and the arm with the earth touching gesture is long and slender. The statue appears in perfect proportion and with a superb dark patina.
condition: cracks to the base and body, partly restored, hairline crack to the neck, with repairs
weight: 1,38 kg
dimensions: 270 x 118 x 70 mm / 10.63 x 4.65 x 2.78 in
provenance: art market, Germany
price: 2’450 Euro* (incl.
19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
2 Seated Buddha, bronze, Laos, early era, before 1778
A rather small but heavy Buddha statue. The Buddha is seated in padmasana on an undecorated pedestal on four feet. The right hand in bhumisparsha mudra The radiance is surrounded by lotus leaves. The top is broken. Please note the curved shape of the right hand Natural dark copper patina.
weight: 1.27 kg
dimension: 205 x 89 x 63 mm
8.07 x 3.5 x 2.48 in
reference: Lao Buddha, The Image and its History, Somkiart Lopetcharat, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2000, pp 130, 204 top right
provenance: art market, Germany
price: 650 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
3 Seated Buddha, Cambodia, around 1900
The Buddha is seated in lotus position on a high pedestal with right hand in bhumisparsha mudra, left resting in his lap.
Alloy over a composite core. Partly losses to the metal sheet.
weight: 925 grams
dimensions: 155 x 115 x 75 mm / 6.1 x 4.53 x 2.95 in
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
Please consider that the silver miniature Buddha statues offered as nos. 4 to 10 are small and partly very small.
4 Seated miniature Buddha statue, silver, Shan States (Burma), 19th century or earlier
The Buddha, cast from high-grade silver, seated in half lotus position on flat base, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra. Hairs are depicted plain without curls, the face with a bright smile
condition: Excellent! Smooth surface.
weight: 77 grams
height: 53 mm / 2.09 in (without base)
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
5 Seated miniature Buddha statue, silver alloy, Thailand / Laos, 19th century
The remarkable tall and slender image of the Buddha is seated in half lotus position, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra A very fine, clear and detailed presentation of the Buddha.
The miniature statue is mounted on a light square base. condition: Excellent!
weight: 56 grams
height: 57 mm / 2.24 in (without base)
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001; art market, Germany
price: sold
6 Seated miniature Buddha statue, silver alloy, Northern Thailand / Laos, 19th century or earlier
The Buddha is seated in half lotus position, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra
Please note his big head and with downcast eyes the expression of deep meditation in his face condition: Excellent!
weight: 36 grams dimensions: 43 mm / 1.69 in provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany price: 220 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
7 Seated miniature Buddha statue, silver, Thailand, 19th century
The Buddha, made of silver and very well elaborated, seated on a double lotus throne in half lotus position, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra.
condition: Excellent!
weight: 61 grams
dimensions: 61 mm / 2.4 in
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
8 Seated miniature Buddha statue, probably Laos or Cambodia, 19th century
The Buddha, cast from white metal, probably with a low silver content, seated on a high throne in half lotus position, the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra. The Buddha is depicted with long ear lobes touching his shoulders and a large ushnisha. condition: The metal sheet, originally covered the base, is completely lost. The Buddha statue is in very good condition. weight: 67 grams dimensions: 75 mm / 2.64 in provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany price: sold
Seated miniature Buddha statue catalogue no. 9 b)
9 Three seated miniature Buddha statues, silver alloy, Thailand, 19th century
Two of the Buddhas are depicted with the more rare dhyana mudra (left and right). The Buddha in the centre offers a conch shell with his right hand, a symbol of dharma, the teaching of the Buddha. A very rare presentation of the Buddha
The Buddha left is enthroned on a double lotus, centre on a three-tiered and right on a multitiered double lotus throne.
a) high-grade silver condition: fine, detailed work, excellent condition
weight: 17 grams
height: 31 mm / 1.22 in
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
b) silver alloy, with conch shell in his right hand condition: fine, detailed work, excellent condition
weight: 24 grams
height: 41 mm / 1.61 in
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
c) silver alloy condition: fine, detailed work, excellent condition
weight: 25 grams
height: 41 mm / 1.61 in
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
10 Seated miniature Buddha statues, silver alloy, Thailand / Laos, 19th century
Three seated Buddha figurines in half lotus position, each with the right hand in bhumisparsha mudra
The central and right figure are made of high-grade silver, while the figure left is made of silver alloy. All three Buddha statues are very well elaborated, right with slender body and smooth surface.
a) silver alloy condition: fine, detailed work, excellent condition
weight: 13 grams (inclusive base)
height: 35 mm / 1.38 in (with stand)
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
b) high-grade silver condition: Buddha statue in good condition
weight: 13 grams (inclusive base)
height: 39 mm / 1.54 in (with stand)
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
c) high-grade silver condition: fine, detailed work, smooth surface, excellent condition
weight: 17 grams (inclusive base)
height: 39 mm / 1.54 in (with stand)
provenance: German private collection, acquired before 2001, art market, Germany
price: sold
Seated miniature Buddha statue catalogue no. 10 c)
11 Worshipping of the Buddha, Shan States, Burma, 18th to 19th century
These small works of metalsmiths from the Shan States are rarely offered. They depict the main stations of the life of the Buddha. These lacquered, gilt metal objects were used as votive offerings to be sealed in the walls of newly build pagodas. The Buddha and the Nat are fixed, the worshippers hang loosely to the ring.
condition: old wear, good condition considering age and use
height: 125 mm / 4.92 in
diameter 80 mm / 3.15 in
reference: Burmese Buddhist Sculpture, The Johan Monger Collection, Otto Karow, White Lotus, Bangkok 1991
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
12 Khandoba and Mhalsi on horseback, Deccan, India, 18th century
condition: smooth worn condition, crack to the base, Mandorla missing
dimensions: 115 x 78 x 53 mm / 4.53 x 3.07 x 2.08 in
reference: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/75277
provenance: art market, Germany
price: 210 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
A detailed brass statue of Shiva as Khandoba with his wife Parvati as Mhalsi, depicted as an image of a warrior riding a horse. The sculpture consists of two separate parts.
13 Bhu Devi sculpture, Copper alloy, Southern India, circa 18th century or earlier Bhu Devi, the goddess of earth, stands with a lotus bud in her right hand on a circular lotus pedestal fixed to a rectangular base. Her hair is piled up to a conical headdress with a lotus bud on the back of her head. Beside Sri Devi, Bhu Devi is one of the two consorts of Vishnu, often depicted as a triad sculpture, flanking Vishnu in mirrored poses. Sri Devi is distinguished from Bhu Devi by a breast band that adorns her chest
condition: very good condition with extensive wear, minor traces of paste used during worship, fine copper patina
height: 100 mm / 3.94 in
reference: Norton Simon Museum: https://www.nortonsimon.org/art/detail/M.1975.17.1.S provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
Small bronze figure of Hanuman, India, 18th century or earlier
A bronze sculpture of Hanuman, the famous monkey general in Hindu mythology, stands on a circular lotus pedestal with a square bottom. His hands clasped in Anjali mudra and in obeisance, his long tail scrolling up to his head Hanuman is depicted in anthropomorphic form, only face and his upwards curved tail confirming his monkey identity.
condition: very good condition with extensive wear, remnants of black coating, natural copper patina
height: 73 mm / 2.87 in
reference: The British Museum:
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1998-0616-31
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
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15 Miniature figurine of a mahout astride an elephant, India, 19th century
A miniature figure of a mahout astride an elephant, made of bronze or brass. Possibly the Hindu god Indra with his elephant Airavata is depicted here.
condition: very good condition with extensive wear, traces of red powder, natural patina
weight: 54 grams
height: 41 mm / 1.61 in
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
16
Early Kammavaca manuscript, Mon (Burma), 17th or early 18th century
This early Buddhist manuscript consists 14 thin, fragile lacquered and (partly) gilded palm leaf folios with two wooden covers. Four lines of black lacquer writing in large square letters on an undecorated silver ground and the narrow punctuation symbols in red ink indicate the early time of origin (N. F. Singer: “14th century to early decades of the 18th century”) The lotus flower that graces the front page can be found in a tighter form as the radiance on Buddha images (see no. 1 in this catalogue).
condition: one gilded main page with lotus bud decoration is missing, some edges and holes are restored with red lacquer
dimensions: cover 544 x 89 mm / 21.42 x 3.5 in leaves 533 x 84 mm / 20.98 x 3.31 in
reference: Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993
Noel F. Singer "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS"
Buddhism Illuminated, Manuscript Art from South-East Asia, San San May and Jana Igunma, British Library, May 2018, p. 120, fig. 3.19
price:
1’428 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
1’200 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
17 Rare “Angel”-Kammavaca, Burma, late 18th to mid-19th century
This Buddhist manuscript consists 12 thin lacquered and gilded palm leaf folios with two wooden covers. Five lines of script on gold ground with fine floral decoration. ANGELS (!) separated by parrots in circles on both covers and Hintha birds in framed circles resemble mandalas. Even though the cover size match the size of the leaves, it’s not sure whether the wooden covers are originally belongs to this manuscript or replaced damaged or lost pieces. But however, images of Western angels on Kammavaca covers are extremely rare, especially in this quality (please compare reference below).
condition: gilding partly rubbed at covers and leaves, edges with chips, otherwise this Kammavaca is in fine age-related condition
dimensions: cover 568 x 108 mm / 22.36 x 4.25 in leaves 540 x 95 mm / 21.26 x 3.74 in
reference: Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993
Noel F. Singer "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", pp. 102 and 104 with an image of a Western angel
price: 1’547 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
1’300 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
18 “Mandalay” Kammavaca, Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
This Buddhist manuscript consists 16 lacquered and gilded folios with two wooden covers. With 6 lines of script it represents the Kammavaca manuscripts of the late 19th / early 20th century. In contrast to the common manuscripts of this time, the figures on the first and last leaf hold inscribed banners in Burmese script that can be read “Mandalay City”, "Tama kone", "Kammawa-sa”. It’s also inscribed with the artist’s and merchant's name "U Sein" as the maker’s signature.
condition: excellent complete manuscript with only minor chips to the edges, accurate square script, fine gilding
dimensions: cover 590 x 142 mm / 23.23 x 5.59 in leaves 568 x 137 mm / 22 36 x 5 39 in
reference: Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993 Noel F. Singer "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS"
price: 1’309 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
1’100 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
19 “Mandalay” Kammavaca, Buddhist manuscript, Burma, 1934/35
This large important Buddhist manuscript consists 14 lacquered and gilded folios with two wooden covers. With 7 lines of script it follows the chronological order that Noel Singer describes in the below mentioned source from the very early Kammavaca with 4 lines, Kammavaca from the 18th / early 19th century with 5 lines, the 19th /early 20th century Kammavaca with 6 lines and the Kammavaca from the first half of the 20th century with 7 lines of script (Singer shows a very similar Kammavaca, dated 1937)
This rare high-quality manuscript from Mandalay is dated 1296 Myanmar Era (1934/35), was donated by Daw Khin Son, their children, grand and great-grandchildren, all mentioned by name At the same time the family donated to the monastery near Nyaungdon, northwest of Rangoon, “as a good deed for nibbana”.
Both covers show the long donor’s inscription, the leaves are inscribed with “Mandalay Tatkon” and even with the artist’s name: Ko Din Than.
condition: complete manuscript in excellent condition with only minor chips to the edges, accurate square script, fine gilding
dimensions: cover 633 x 183 mm / 24.92 x 7.20 in leaves 620 x 175 mm / 24.41 x 6.89 in
provenance: art market, Germany
reference: Noel F. Singer "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993, p. 103
price: 1’950 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
20 Manuscript box and palm leaf manuscript, Northwest Thailand (Lanna), Shan or Laos, 19th century
A wooden storage box for palm leaf manuscripts including its Kammavaca. The manuscript, possibly written in Tai Tam or Lao Tam script and incised on ordinary palm leaves, bound together with a red cotton cord. The wooden covers, originally decorated with coloured glass and lacquer are heavily damaged, while the palm leaves are still readable and in good age-related condition.
The box, standing on four beautiful carved feet, is lacquered black with lavish floral decorations in gold. An almost identical box is part of the British Library collection (Or 16893).
An old sticker inside the lid of the box is labelled “Palembang, Sum.”. But it’s neither the origin of the box nor of the manuscript. Probably purchased in Sumatra about 100 years ago.
Both manuscript covers are very fragile. A few lose pieces of wood, lacquer and one large, green-coloured glass tile will be added.
dimensions box: 685 x 110 x 107 mm / 26.97 x 4.33 x 4.21 in
dimensions ms: cover 565 x 60 mm / 22.24 x 2.36 in leaves 560 x 55 mm / 22.05 x 2.17 in
reference: Buddhism Illuminated, Manuscript Art from South-East Asia, San San May and Jana Igunma, British Library, May 2018, p. 130, fig. 3.27, pp. 162/163, fig. 4.26
The beauty of palm leaf manuscripts (3): storage and preservation, Jana Igunma, Henry Ginsburg Curator for Thai, Lao and Cambodian, British Library, Asian and African studies blog, 2015
provenance: art market, Germany
price (box incl.
manuscript): sold
21 Writing box, teak wood, Southeast Asia, late 19th / early 20th century
This portable writing box from colonial times is made of teak wood, originally lacquered black. The box is divided in four storage compartments of different sizes - elongated and square, three deep, one elongated flat section - has a finely carved domed lid, fixed to the box with two hinges. The vanishing lacquer reveals the beautiful texture and grain of the wood.
As common for traditional Southeast Asian furniture the box was not crafted with glue or nails, but with mortise and tenon joinery, expressing a particular aesthetic value. The bottom has been mounted with 12 wooden pins.
A special edge to the back of the box holds the lid, when opened.
dimensions: 308 x 96 x 107 mm / 12.13 x 3.78 x 4.21 in condition: good worn condition with minor chips and scratches, key lost provenance: art market, Germany
price: 340 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
22 Sazigyo binding ribbon, Burma, mid-19th century
An indigo blue sazigyo with a thick cord, large letters and a restrained decoration to both ends of the ribbon. Good condition with some wear here and there. A minor damage, where the sazigyo was wrapped around the edges of the Kammavaca.
reference: Ralph Issacs, "Sazigyo, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes: Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art", Silkworm Books, 2014
Noel F. Singer, "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993
length: 3360 mm / 132 3 in
width: 29 mm / 1.14 in
price: sold
23 Sazigyo binding ribbon, Burma, mid to late 19th century
An indigo blue sazigyo with a thick cord, the typical loop of an old sazigyo, the woven text in one long line of large letters, restrained decoration to both ends and the edges of the ribbon. Good condition with some wear here and there and two minor damages, where the sazigyo was wrapped around the edges of the Kammavaca.
reference: Ralph Issacs, "Sazigyo, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes: Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art", Silkworm Books, 2014
Noel F. Singer, "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June
1993
length: 3760 mm / 148.0 in
width: 30 mm / 1.18 in
price: 184,45 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
155 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
24 Sazigyo binding ribbon, Burma, late 19th century
A simple sazigyo in red, undyed yarn and green without text or images. The sazigyo inclusive the thick braided cord is in very good condition.
reference: Ralph Issacs, "Sazigyo, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes: Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art", Silkworm Books, 2014
Noel F. Singer, "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993
length: 4550 mm / 179.1 in
width: 22 mm / 0 87 in
price: 101,15 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 85 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
25 Sazigyo binding ribbon, Burma, dated 1269 ME (1907/1908 AD)
This sazigyo is beautiful decorated and in rare excellent condition with bright colours and good contrast. Also loop and cord are in very good condition. Risers and fallers adorned with special “Christmas tree” decoration. The sazigyo starts with the initial invocation “zeyatu” enclosed between two lion beasts.
It’s dated 1269 Myanmar era (ME).
reference: Ralph Issacs, "Sazigyo, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes: Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art", Silkworm Books, 2014
Noel F. Singer, "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June
1993
length: 4730 mm / 186.2 in
width: 17 mm / 0 67 in
price: 214,20 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
180 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
26 Sazigyo binding ribbon, Burma, dated 1262 ME (1899/1900 AD)
This sazigyo in green and red with yellow edges (colours slightly faded), is beautiful decorated and in very good condition Loop and cord are intact The initial invocation “zeyatu” at the beginning of the sazigyo is followed by the year (1262 ME) enclosed between two lion beasts. The verse-count was important to the weaver and recorded on the sazigyo. Here: 68
reference: Ralph Issacs, "Sazigyo, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes: Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art", Silkworm Books, 2014
Noel F. Singer, "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993
length: 5240 mm / 206 3 in
width: 16 mm / 0.63 in
price: 160,65 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
135 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
27 Sazigyo binding ribbon, Burma, dated 1280 ME (1918/1919 AD)
This 5 m long sazigyo is lavishly decorated and in excellent condition with bright colours, good contrast and only a very few stains. Also loop and cord are in perfect condition. As usually the sazigyo starts with the initial invocation “zeyatu” enclosed between two lion beasts. It’s dated 1280 ME.
The verse-count was important to the weaver and recorded on the sazigyo. Here: 80 reference: Ralph Issacs, "Sazigyo, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes: Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art", Silkworm Books, 2014
Noel F. Singer, "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993
length: 5060 mm / 199.2 in width: 16 mm / 0 63 in
price: sold
28 Sazigyo binding ribbon, Burma, dated 1289 ME (1927/1928 AD)
This 5 m long sazigyo with rich decoration is in very good condition with strong colours, good contrast and only a few stains. The loop is in very good condition. The cord has a flat end that probably starts to dissolve. As usually the sazigyo starts with the initial invocation “zeyatu” enclosed between a fish and a lion beast. It’s dated 1289 ME.
The verse-count was important to the weaver and recorded on the sazigyo. Here: 69
reference: Ralph Issacs, "Sazigyo, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes: Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art", Silkworm Books, 2014
Noel F. Singer, "KAMMAVACA TEXTS, THEIR COVERS AND BINDING RIBBONS", Arts of Asia, Volume 23, Number 3, May-June 1993
length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in
width: 12 mm / 0 47 in
price: 214,20 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
180 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
29 Large wooden title indicator for manuscripts, Thailand 19th century
A very large title indicator, made of wood and lacquered black, as a finding aid to identifying a manuscript. The title indicator was fixed to the manuscript with a cord. Manuscript title and content list is incised on the front in three lines of white script.
condition: very good condition with minor signs of wear
length: 408 mm / 16 06 in
reference: Buddhism Illuminated, Manuscript Art from South-East Asia, San San May and Jana Igunma, British Library, May 2018, p. 30, fig. 1 28
provenance: art market, Germany
price: 180 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
30 Wooden title indicator for manuscripts, Thailand 19th century
A title indicator, made of wood and lacquered black, as a finding aid to identifying a manuscript. The title indicator was fixed to the manuscript with a cord. Manuscript title and content list is incised on the front in two lines white script. Also incised script on the back.
condition: very good condition with minor signs of wear
length: 277 mm / 10.91 in
reference: Buddhism Illuminated, Manuscript Art from South-East Asia, San San May and Jana Igunma, British Library, May 2018, p. 30, fig. 1.28
provenance: art market, Germany
price: 120 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
31 Wooden title indicator for manuscripts, Thailand, 19th century
A title indicator, made of wood and carved with beautiful floral ornaments and a Hintha bird in the center. The whole on the top was used to fix it with a cord to the manuscript. The manuscript title is written on the front in black ink Text is also incised on the back (without ink)
condition: very good condition with minor signs of wear
length: 220 mm / 8.66 in
reference: Buddhism Illuminated, Manuscript Art from South-East Asia, San San May and Jana Igunma, British Library, May 2018, p. 30, fig. 1 28
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
32 Title indicator for manuscripts, Thailand, 19th / early 20th century
A finely cast title indicator, made of brass. The hole on the top was used to fix it with a cord to the manuscript. The manuscript title is incised on the front.
condition: very good condition with minor signs of wear
length: 274 mm / 10 79 in
reference: Buddhism Illuminated, Manuscript Art from South-East Asia, San San May and Jana Igunma, British Library, May 2018, p. 30, fig. 1 28
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
33 A large round silver box, Thailand or Cambodia, 1st quarter 20th century
An impressive round silver box with the twelve Chinese zodiac animals amidst rich floral and scrolling repoussé decoration on all sides as well as on the lid. The bottom of the box is plain without any signature. This extraordinary fine and detailed work shows a superb craftsmanship.
A collector’s piece!
condition: excellent condition
weight: 596 grams
height: 107 mm / 4.21 in
diameter: 169 mm / 6.65 in
provenance: European art market
price: 1.680 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
34 A rare silver bracelet, Shan or Wa / Lawa, Golden Triangle, Burma / Thailand / Laos, 19th century or earlier
A fine old silver Shan or Wa / Lawa bracelet with wire embellishment, quite heavy for its size.
condition: signs of old wear as expected, good condition
weight: 160 grams
max. diameter: 62 mm / 2.44 in
height: 48 mm / 1.89 in
provenance: private collection Switzerland, acquired locally in the 1990s
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 40
price: 420 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
35 Two silver bangles, Golden Triangle, 1st half 20th century
Flat silver bangles with engraved design, mainly worn by Lahu, Akha and Lisu women. The ornaments are mostly well visible.
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, pp. 38 to 41
provenance: private collection Switzerland, acquired in the 1980s
a) (top) A large, wide silver bangle.
weight: 66 grams
width: 40 mm / 1.57 in
max. diameter: 60 mm / 2.36 in
price: 140 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
b) (below) Another large, wide silver bangle.
weight: 75 grams
width: 32 mm / 1.26 in max diameter: 63 mm / 2.48 in
price: 160 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
36 A pair of hollow silver bracelets, Golden Triangle, early 20th century
Here we have a rare original pair of hollow silver bracelets from the Golden Triangle with rich geometric decoration. The bracelets are made of high-grade silver and were worn by Akha.
Both bracelets are still in good condition with only minor signs of wear. One bracelet with dents.
weight: 60 grams (pair)
max diameter: 63 mm / 2 48 in
width: 22 mm / 0.87 in
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 47
price for the pair: sold
37 A pair of silver bracelets, Golden Triangle (Thailand / Laos / Burma), early 20th century
These expandable solid silver bracelets were mainly worn by Wa/Lawa people. Here we offer a beautiful original pair with almost identical weight and size. Very good condition.
weight: 130 grams (pair)
max. diameter: 69 mm / 2.72 in
provenance: private collection Switzerland, acquired locally in the early 1990s reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 42
Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), Singapore: https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1022854
price: 297,50 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 250 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
38 Solid open bracelet, silver, Hmong Mien, Golden Triangle, around 1900
Solid silver bracelet with flattened ends. Worn by ethnic groups of the Golden Triangle between Thailand, Burma and Laos. Fine geometric pattern, partly worn leaving a smooth surface.
condition: very good condition, minor wear
weight: 67 grams
diameter: 64 mm / 2.52 in width: 12 mm / 0 47 in
provenance: private collection, Switzerland, acquired locally in the 1990s
reference: Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson 1984, p. 41
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2005.398a, b
price: 165 €* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
39 Very large, heavy apron counterweight, silver alloy, Miao/Dong, Guizhou province, Autonomous Region Qiandongnan, Congjiang District, China, 20th century
“The distinguishing motif for these weights is […] the spiral, which either as a flat or conical shape terminates the ends of these counterweights. This symbol dates to Neolithic Chinese pottery. Though its meaning in every day Miao life has become distanced from the ancient symbol, spirals originally represented the never-ending cycle of life.
Either fiber or silver chains with silver coins used as buttons tie around the counterweight’s loops and connect to fabric ties on the back of aprons. Depending on the style, counterweights weigh between ½ to 1 ½ pounds…” [1]
weight: 590 grams (1 ⅓ pounds)
dimensions: 204 x 145 x 59 mm / 8.03 x 5.71 x 2 32 in
reference: [1] https://www.bowers.org/index.php/collection/collection-blog/spunsilver-apron-counterweights-of-the-dong-and-miao
provenance: European art market
price: 520 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
40 A Miao/Dong silver counterweight, Guizhou province, Autonomous Region Qiandongnan, Congjiang District, China, mid-20th century
Two spirals connected by an S-shaped band with floral engravings Made of regional silver alloy. Fine detailed work in excellent condition.
weight: 119 grams
dimensions: 133 x 91 mm / 5.24 x 3.58 in
reference: Musée des Arts Asiatique (ed.), De Fil et d'Argent. Mémoire de Miao de Chine, Nice 2005, p. 120-121 and Anne Leurquin, A World of Necklaces, Africa, Aaia, Oceania, America, Milan 2003, pp 300 and 438
provenance: European art market
price: 470 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
inclusive custom-made stand
Photo credit: https://killbill.fandom.com/wiki/Pai_Mei
41 Large hair pin, silver, China, late 19th to mid-20th century
A large solid silver hairpin, excellent elaborated with fine, detailed decoration on the top. The Chinese Kung Fu master Pai Mei, a character in the Tarantino movie “Kill Bill II” and other films and television series, graces his hair bun with a very similar hair pin (see picture above). Interestingly there is a later inscription on two sides of the upper part.
condition: good condition with minor wear and traces of use, bruise to the tip of the lotus bud, the rod slightly bent
weight: 87 grams
length: 262 mm / 10.31 in
provenance: art market, Germany
price: 390 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
42 Hair pin, silver, China, late 19th to mid-20th century
A slightly smaller hairpin, made of solid silver, with fine, detailed decoration on the top. condition: good condition with minor wear and traces of use, bruise to the tip of the lotus bud, the rod slightly bent
weight: 51 grams
height: 232 mm / 9.13 in
provenance: art market, Germany
reference: National Museum of Singapore
https://www.roots.gov.sg/Collection-Landing/listing/1134101
price: 235 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
43 Fibula, solid silver, China, early to mid-20th century
A fibula (cloak pin), executed in fine solid silver work with a diamond or flower symbol on the top, a long spiral rod as middle section and a heavy square finial.
condition: excellent condition with only minor wear
weight: 78 grams
length: 180 mm / 7.09 in
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
44 Ancient bronze bell, Pyu (Burma), 1st millennium AD
Rare bronze bell from one of the Pyu sites, such as Sri Ksetra, Beikhtano-myo or the Samon Valley south of Mandalay. Beautiful design and excellent condition.
Bell with custom-made stand.
condition: fine condition especially considering the age, verdigris, encrustations and little soiling
dimensions: 92 x 41 x 25 mm / 3.62 x 1.61 x 0 98 in (without stand)
weight: 48 grams
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
45 Cow Bell, Burma, early 20th century
This beautiful antique cow bell from central Burma, cast in bronze, shows the traditional ornamental, almost heart-shaped design. The bell comes with the (most likely) original clapper. Even worn, the bell is in good condition with natural grown patina.
weight: 578 grams
dimensions: 100 x 59 x 90 mm / 3.94 x 2.32 x 3.54 in (without stand)
price: 175 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
inclusive custom-made stand
46 Cow Bell, Burma, early 20th century
This beautiful antique cow bell from central Burma, cast in bronze, shows the traditional ornamental design. The bell comes with the two original clappers and bears the maker’s name in Burmese script (U Nyo) on the top. Even worn and with a vertical hairline crack on one side, the bell is in good condition with warm, natural grown patina.
weight: 596 grams (incl. cord)
dimensions: 102 x 50 x 88 mm / 7 09 x 1 97 x 3.46 in
price: 160 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
47 Wooden buffalo bell, Southeast Asia, mid-20th century
These wooden buffalo bells are commonly used throughout Southeast Asia. Here we have a nice worn undecorated bell with four clappers, probably made of teakwood. The bell comes with a matching rattan rope.
condition: signs of wear, slightly damaged on one arm (see picture above)
dimension: 190 x 70 x 46 mm / 7.48 x 2.76 x 1.81 in weight: 168 grams
price: 90 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
48 Vintage temple bell, Nepal or India, 1st half 20th century
A traditional heavy temple bell, cast of brass, from Nepal or India.
Plenty of these bells hang beside the shrines and rung by worshippers. Usually these kind of bells are of smaller size. Here we have a rather heavy, large example with a good clear sound and its original iron clapper.
condition: good condition with old wear, scratches and small dents
weight: 1’607 grams
height: 183 mm / 7 20 in
diameter: 132 mm / 5.2 in
price: sold
49 Three lime boxes, Southeast Asia, 19th century
A selection of three antique lime boxes in different design, made of bronze with fine natural grown patina and rich remnants of lime.
The box left from Thailand or Cambodia, in stupa-shaped design, is in very good condition with only minor dents and traces of use. In the center we have a typical lime container from Laos with nice geometric pattern on the top. The lobed lime box right comes most-likely from the Philippines.
condition: old wear, traces of use, minor dents, overall good condition
a (left) slender, stupa-shaped lime box from Thailand or Cambodia 19th century or earlier
weight: 95 grams
height: 92 mm / 3 74 in
price: 140 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
b (center) Laos, lid with fine detailed decoration
weight: 82 grams
height: 89 mm / 3 5 in
price: 95,20 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 80 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
c (right) Philippines, natural dark patina
weight: 115 grams
diameter: 32 mm / 1 26 in
price: 85 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
50 A larger brass betel lime mortar with steel pestle, Shan states (Burma), c. 1900 A larger example of a complete original mortar set (betel nut grinder). The top of the pestle also bears a flower decoration. Both tools are in good condition with traces of wear consistent with age and use. With natural grown patina.
weight: 285 grams (incl. pestle)
height (mortar): 84 mm / 3.31 in height (pestle): 110 mm / 4.33 in
reference: U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys
River Books 2013, p. 23, fig. 19
price: 249,90 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 210 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
51 Antique bronze bangle, probably worn by the Naga or Chin, northeastern India/ northwestern Burma, 19th century or earlier
This closed bronze bangle, made of “magic alloy”, shows beautiful age-related wear, leaving a smooth surface. Most likely Naga or Chin people worn this type of bracelets in rituals based on superstition. The original dot decoration is partly worn off. The bangle is in good condition with rich dark patina.
weight: 83 grams
outer diameter: 73 mm / 2.87 in
inner diameter: 62 mm / 2.44 in
price: 190,40 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 160 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
52 A dragon-head handle, China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
A heavy handle, possibly for a bird cage, masterfully cast of solid bronze. Two smaller dragons emerge from the mouths of the bigger ones. Remnants of black coating
condition: minor signs of wear, excellent condition, rich natural patina
weight: 322 grams
dimensions: 100 x 82 x 20 mm / 3.94 x 3.23 x 0.79 in
provenance: private collection, Switzerland, acquired locally in the 1990s
price: sold
53 Box style “Yuekou” padlock with key, China, early 20th century
Original antique Chinese Brass Padlock with key. Used to lock boxes and chests. This heavy, well working padlock, is complete with splitting spring and original sliding key.
weight: 396 grams (inclusive key)
length: 205 mm / 8.07 in
condition: worn, but in good working condition
provenance: European art market
reference: Traditional Chinese Yuekou locks, Yang Zhang and Kuo-Hung Hsiao, Mechanical Sciences 2020
price: 125 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
54 Offering vessel, hsun ok or hsun gwet, probably Pyay (Prome), Bago region, early 20th century
This vessel, made of bamboo and lacquer, is assembled from four parts, lacquered red. The bowl stands on 6 feet.
condition: old wear, rubbing to the lacquer, very good condition considering age and use
dimensions: 255 x 235 mm / 10.04 x 9.25 in
provenance: European art market
reference: U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, p. 134
Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Vision from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, fig. 160
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press, Bangkok 2000, p. 126 (6:16)
price: 380 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
55 Large rattan lacquered tray, byat, Burma, around 1900
A large lacquered tray, made of fine dense basketry work with 8 porcelain feet. With traces of wear to the face, leaving a beautiful patina. An rare fine collector’s piece. condition: old wear, natural patina, very good condition considering age and use dimensions: 485 x 70 mm / 19.09 x 2.76 in provenance: private collection Switzerland, acquired in Chiangmai 1991
reference: Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Vision from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, fig. 139
Catherine Raymond, U Than Htun, Ralph Isaacs, Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Laque & Or de Birmanie, Silvana Editoriale, Milano 2011, pp. 158, cat. 59
U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, p. 161 (fig. 354)
price: 520 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
56 A set of three smaller betel boxes, kun it, Bagan, early 20th century Made of bamboo and lacquer, betel-boxes of this style (yun décor) were popular for hundreds of years.
Here we offer three boxes of similar colour and pattern in different sizes, condition: old wear, fine cracks to the lacquer, minor chips, good condition considering age and use
a (left) dimensions: 110 x 100 mm / 4.33 x 3.94 in
b (centre) dimensions: 105 x 80 mm / 4.13 x 3.15 in
c (right) dimensions: 125 x 100 mm / 4.92 x 3.94 in
provenance: European art market
reference: Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Vision from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, fig. 7
price (set of three): sold
57 Rice bowl, Kyaukka, Burma, 1st quarter to mid-20th century
This fluted black lacquered bowls with red interior were used to serve rice prepared for the family (Sylvia Fraser-Lu). U Than Htun describes it as water bowl. Very good and precisely executed.
condition: a few signs of use, very good condition considering age and use
dimensions: 235 x 135 mm / 9.25 x 5.31 in
provenance: European art market
reference: Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press, Bangkok 2000, p. 102 (5:27)
U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, p. 123 (fig. 285 & 287)
price: 140 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
58 Betel-box, kun it, Bagan, Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
This kun it with two internal trays has been made of bamboo and lacquer. Its complex design of a remarkably density consists moving humans, beasts, birds on green background elements.
condition: the box shows several smaller damages, small repairs and old wear, surface cracks and chips to the lacquer
dimensions: 160 x 140 mm / 6.3 x 5.51 in
provenance: European art market
reference: U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, p. 74
price: sold
59 Red lacquered htamin ok, Bago, probably Gwedan-She village, Lower Burma, early 20th century
A rare fine 8-ribbed, black and red lacquered Hsun ok from the Bago region, made of bamboo and lacquer Ralph Isaacs describes this type of vessel as htamin ok (food dish with cover). condition: typical old wear, rubbing to the lacquer, very good condition considering age and use
height: 225 mm / 8.86 in
diameter: 417 mm / 16 4 in
provenance: European art market
reference: U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, pp. 46-54
Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Vision from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000. fig. 137
price: 490 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
60 Open offering stand (kalat or daunglan khewelan), Inle Lake, Shan states (Burma), late 19th / early 20th century
With beautiful shining bright red lacquer, this is an elegant designed open type of hsun ok with tall stand from Inle Lake. The red lacquered tray stands on a row of splints on a fine crafted multi-tiered foot ring.
There are some cracks and rubbing to the lacquer, but the stand is in good overall condition.
height: 270 mm / 10.63 in diameter: 390 mm / 15.35 in
reference: U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, p. 218
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press, Bangkok 2000, p. 129 (6:22)
price: sold
61 Open offering stand (kalat or daunglan khewelan), Inle Lake, Shan states (Burma), early 20th century
A smaller offering stand from Inle Lake. The red lacquered tray stands on a row of splints on a fine crafted multi-tiered foot ring.
There are some chips on the edges and rubbing to the lacquer, but the stand is in good overall condition.
height: 225 mm / 8 86 in diameter: 303 mm / 11 93 in
reference: U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, p. 218
Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press, Bangkok 2000, p. 129 (6:22)
price: 250* Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
62 Flat covered betel-box, kun it, Bagan, Burma, early 20th century
A parrot graces the centre of the lid, sitting on a branch with an inscription. There is also the maker’s signature on the bottom.
condition: old wear, fine cracks and minor chips to the lacquer, good condition considering age and use
dimensions: 205 x 100 mm / 8.07 x 3.94 in
provenance: European art market
reference: Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press, Bangkok 2000, p. 110 (5:67), p. 199 (9:18)
price: 160 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
63 Lacquered clothes box, bi it, Burma, late 19th / early 20th century
The box is made of woven split bamboo, lacquered black and red. A good heavy clothes box on four feed, rare to find.
condition: old wear, good condition considering age and use
dimensions: 420 x 230 x 210 mm / 16.53 x 9.06 x 8.27 in
provenance: European art market
reference: Sylvia Fraser-Lu, Burmese Lacquerware, Orchid Press, Bangkok 2000, p. 110 (5:67), p. 199 (9:18)
Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Vision from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000 pp. 113-114
price: 440 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
64 Two drinking cups (kwet), Bagan, woven box, Padaung, 20th century
The cups are made of bamboo and lacquered black. Painted with geometric pattern. The small black lacquered basketry betel box with two neatly woven inner trays is decorated with red and undyed bands of bamboo.
condition: very good condition considering age and use
dimensions
cups: 77 x 99 mm / 3.03 x 3.9 in box: 90 x 88 mm / 3.54 x 3.46 in
provenance: European art market
reference: Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Vision from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000, fig. 144
U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013, p. 214, fig. 497
price (set): 120 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
65 Head-cloth (Phaa Khan Hua), Northeast Laos, early 20th century
Made of cotton, silk and supplementary weft (supplementary-weft patterning), probably a shamanic textile.
condition: old wear as expected, some lost fringes, very good condition, especially considering the age
dimensions: 1680 x 460/390 mm / 66.1 x 18.1/15.4 in
provenance: private collection, Germany
reference: Linda McIntosh, Indigo Shamanic Textiles of Northern Laos and Vietnam; Textiles Asia Journal, Volume 2, Issue 3, 2011
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Accession Number: 2021.2.8
price: 520 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
66 Ikat skirt (Sin Mii Taa), Laos, early 20th century
An ikat organized in vertical bands, large bands called “Mii Taa”. Since the borders of the skirts often lacking pattern, here we have a rather rare example with a fine horizontal decoration.
condition: old wear, small holes, good condition considering age and use dimensions: 750 x 640/680 mm / 29.5 x 25.2/26.8 in provenance: private collection, Germany
reference: Linda S. McIntosh, Threads of Society in Laos, Presentation for the Textile Research Centre, 2019
The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Accession Number: 1996.17.4 and 2011.3.5
Mattiebelle Gittinger, H. Leedom Lefferts Jr., Textiles and the Tai Experience in Southeast Asia, The Textile Museum, Washington 1992, fig. 5.5 (color plates, page 216)
price: 290 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
67 Antique silk ikat, ceremonial skirt cloth, Cambodia, circa 1900
Ceremonial skirt (sampot chawng kbun) from Cambodia, made of silk and natural dyes, with dens swastika design. An almost identical ikat belongs to the collection of the Art Gallery New South Wales (Please see reference and link below.).
condition: small holes, stains, good condition overall
dimensions: 2710 x 860 mm / 106.7 x 33.9 in
provenance: private collection, Germany
reference: Art Gallery New South Wales, Accession number 232.2003
https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/232.2003/
price: 420 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
68 Antique silk ikat (sampot chawng kbun), Cambodia or Northeast Thailand, 1st quarter to mid-20th century
A very fine and in this condition rare antique silk ikat (woman’s skirt cloth) with small-scale diamond lattice pattern in the traditional colours of yellow, red, blue/black and green.
condition: excellent condition with only minor signs of wear
dimensions: 1800 x 790 mm / 70.9 x 31.1 in
provenance: private collection, Germany
reference: The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Accession Number: 2006.3.3 and 2018.2.7
price: 320 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
69 Half a blanket (pa hom), Houophan Province, Sam Tai, Northern Laos, 20th century
A part of a blanket with geometric motifs and anthropomorphic symbols To complete a blanket usually two parts are sewn together.
condition: old wear, three small holes, vibrant colours, good condition
dimensions: 1240 x 420 mm / 48.8 x 16.5 in
provenance: private collection, Germany
reference: The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Accession Number: T-0395
price: 140 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
70 A fragment of a head scarf, Vietnam or Northeast Laos, 1st half 20th century End section of a vintage handwoven head scarf, made of silk and cotton. This beautiful textile fragment shows old wear with a few small holes, a few fringes are partly lost, but bright colours still remain.
Good condition considering age and use.
dimensions: 610 x 420 mm / 24 0 x 16.5 in
provenance: private collection, Germany
reference: The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Accession Number: 2011.3.4
price: 120 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
The Thirty-Seven Nats: A Phase of Spirit Worship Prevailing in Burma, Sir Richard Carnac Temple, Reprint, Kiscadale Publications, 1991
The Thirty-Seven Nats: A Phase of Spirit Worship Prevailing in Burma
Author: Sir Richard Carnac Temple
Reprint by Kiscadale Publications, London, 1991
Hardcover, dust jacket and cloth covered slip cover
Rare deluxe limited edition numbered 293 of 750 144 pages, language: English
condition: very good, some small signs of wear, all pages with slightly wavy edges (no water damages), hardcover with two small stains
provenance: book market, USA
price: 580 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Rolf und Ilse Braun, Opiumgewichte / Opium weights / Poids d'Asie
Pfälzische Verlagsanstalt, Landau, 1983
out of print, rare
condition: good used copy, small tear lower margin, back cover slightly damaged
price: 85 Euro (incl. VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Godfrey Eric Harvey, History of Burma from the earliest times to 10 March 1824 the beginning of the English conquest
Longmans, Green and Co., rare 1st Edition 1925, with a preface by Sir Richard Carnac Temple
A scholarly work on the history of Burma with seven illustrations, five coloured maps and a chronological table, with an old booksellers sticker "SMART&MOOKEDUM, Rangoon"
condition: cover soiled and stained, wear to cloth spine, content in very good condition
price: 80 Euro (incl. VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Major Colin Metcalfe Enriquez (Theophilus), Beautiful Burma
Published 1935 by Myanmahita Magazine, Rangoon (First Printing), soft cover, 148 pp., illustrated with black and white photographs
Content among others: Rangoon, Old Moulmein Pagoda, Prome and Pagan, Mandalay, Ruby Mines, Mogok, The Kachin Hills, Kalaw, The Shan States, The Karin Hills, The Chindwin River, The Northern Chin Hills, Pakkoku Hill Tracts
condition: The cover already partly removed from book spine caused of loss of gluing, apart from that good condition, clean unmarked text
price: 70 Euro (incl. VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Arts of Asia, Vol. 43, No. 3, May - June 2013 (top left)
Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat, Beauty and the Beast – Animal-shaped Weights of Burma
condition: new
price: 23 Euro (incl. VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Arts of Asia, Summer 2021
Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat, Shan Beauties – Bird-shaped Weights of the Shan Principalities of Burma
condition: new
price: 23 Euro (incl. VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle
Thames and Hudson, London 1984
condition: used library book
price: 30 Euro (incl. VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Leslie Milne, Rev. Wilbur Willis Cochrane, Shans at home
An important source of information and photographic documentation for every collector of Southeast Asian antiques from Burma, the Golden Triangle and the Shan States.
John Murray, London 1910, 1st edition, 289 pages, 6 pages historical advertisements, 1 coloured photo plate, 69 black and white photo plates, 1 map bumps to the corners, spine faded and stained, cover rubbed, good condition price: 130 Euro (incl. VAT plus packaging and shipping)
Sources and recommended further readings:
Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat, Shan Beauties - Bird-shaped Weights of the Shan Principalities of Burma, Arts of Asia, Summer Issue 2021
Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat, Beauty and the Beast - Animal-shaped Weights of Burma, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43, No. 3, May - June 2013
U Than Htun (Dedaye), Lacquerware Journeys, River Books 2013
Ralph Isaacs and T. Richard Blurton, Vision from the Golden Land, British Museum Press 2000
Paul and Elain Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984
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Galerie Michael Herrfurth Asian Art. Essen, den 13.06.2014
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Revocation rights
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)
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