Christmas Special 2022
Contents
Foreword
Part I
I Buddha / Religious Statues 1 - 15
II Buddhist Manuscripts, Sazigyo, Title Indicator 16 - 32
Silver 33 - 43
Part II
Subject-related books and magazines
Sources and further reading
Pricelist for packaging and shipping
Notice of revocation rights
Terms and conditions
Important information
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Miniature Buddha statue, silver alloy Northern Thailand / Laos, 19th century or earlier (catalogue no. 6)
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
early Hintha 1B, 1 viss, catalogue no. 71
Hintha 1B, 1 viss, catalogue no. 72
early Hintha 1B, 1 viss, catalogue no. 71
71 A very early Hintha 1B, 1 viss, around 1600 or earlier
A very rare Hintha weight on a circular base. The first one of this standard form in our collection. It’s the forerunner of the H1B weight and bears already its typical features as the food, the vertical line in the wings and the form of the tail, even if it’s remarkable long. It supports the idea that the H1B weight with a circular base belongs to an older group and the octagonal base appears later with the birds and beasts (T1B / T1C).
While the eyes already worn off, the horizontal line decoration on the base, decoration lines on tail, vertical double-lines on both wings and neck feathers are still well visible.
A collector’s piece!
condition: old wear, natural grown patina
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’445 grams)
dimensions: 107 x 111 x 73 mm / 4.21 x 4.37 x 2.87 in
verification mark: possibly there was a mark in front of the base, but not clear visible anymore
provenance: European art market
reference: Rolf und Ilse Braun, Opiumgewichte, Opium Weights, Poids d’Asie, Pfälzische Verlagsanstalt, Landau 1983, p. 125, fig. 20
price: sold
Hintha 1B, 1 viss, catalogue no. 72
72 Hintha 1B, 1 viss, circa 1640
A very good example of a Hintha 1B weight with superb patina. The Hintha stands on an octagonal base. Feathers on wings and neck as well as the typical vertical line decoration on the wings are well visible. The eyes are barely visible.
Unfortunately the handle was broken and fixed again. The repair was done quite well (we already bought it in this state), even visible on a closer inspection, also in the pictures at head and tail. That’s why we offer this rare weight, especially in this size, for a reduced price.
condition: handle broken and repaired, otherwise fine condition, especially considering age and use
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’445 grams)
dimensions: 110 x 88 x 72 mm / 4.33 x 3.46 x 2.83 in
verification mark: circular depression in front of the base with centre dot
provenance: European art market
reference: Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat Beauty and the Beast - Animalshaped Weights of Burma, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May - June 2013, p. 119, fig. 9
price: sold
Hintha 1B, ½ viss, catalogue no. 73
73 Hintha 1B, ½ viss / 50 tical, circa 1640
This almost 400 years old Hintha 1B weight is one of the highlights of our 2022 weights collection. With a superb smooth surface, dark appealing bronze patina and its elongated design it’s already a striking beauty. But with its unique mouth appendage this H1B weight is a real treasure.
A collector’s piece!
condition:
There are two small casting flaws on the left wing and below on the base. Otherwise the weight is in excellent age-relating condition.
weight: ½ viss / 50 tical (758 grams) height: 86 mm / 3.39 in
provenance: private collection, Germany
reference: Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat Beauty and the Beast - Animalshaped Weights of Burma, Arts of Asia, Vol. 43 No. 3, May - June 2013, p. 119, fig. 9
price: sold
Hintha 1C, 20 tical, catalogue no. 74 b
74 Hintha 1C, circa 1730
A set of two fine, almost 300 years old Hintha 1C weights with elongated eyes, mouth appendage and 9 ray star mark on an octagonal base. Both weights show old wear but the condition is still good and all the details are well visible.
a (left)
weight:
20 tical (319 grams)
height: 63 mm / 2.48 in price: sold
b (right) trefoil mouth appendage
weight: 10 tical (161 grams) height: 51 mm / 2.01 in price: sold
2C, 20 tical, catalogue no. 75 a
Hintha
Hintha 2C, 20 tical, catalogue no. 75 c
75 Hintha 2C “Sleeping
Ducks” from Mon State, Burma, circa 1730
Three fine H2C 20 tical weights, called “Sleeping Ducks”. The weight left and center shows a similar design but different patina: left light bronze, right dark natural patina. H2C right is a very special piece. A standing Hintha, the tail curved elegantly upwards, with almost black patina and rich remnants of black coating. A collector’s weight!
condition: signs of old wear, good condition
a (left) good worn condition, smooth surface, fine bronze patina weight: 20 tical (316 grams) height: 52 mm / 2.05 in price: 180 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
b (center) good worn condition, smooth surface weight: 20 tical (315 grams) height: 50 mm / 1.97 in price: sold
c (right) tip of the right wing with chip, a rare duck weight on a stepped base weight: 20 tical (316 grams) height: 51 mm / 2.01 in price: sold
76 Hintha 2A & 2C “Sleeping Ducks” from Mon State, Burma, circa 1680 - 1730
From the Mon State of Burma we have three “Sleeping Ducks”, circa 300 years old antiques. The 5 tical weights belong to the older standard of 15 grams per tical, the 10 tical is a H2C with a standard of 16,3 grams per tical (up to the present days). Therefore the H2A weights show the round depression in front of the base, while the H2C weight bear only the 6 ray star as verification mark.
condition: signs of wear, very good condition
a (left) A worn H2A with smooth surface, circular depression in front of the base and a later additional 6 ray star mark front right. weight: 5 tical (74 grams) height: 32 mm / 1.26 in price: 125 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
b (center) rare additional decoration with dots and notches around the base weight: 10 tical (159 grams) height: 41 mm / 1.61 in price: 140 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
c (right) rod mouth appendage, rich remnants of black coating, a fine example of H2A weights weight: 5 tical (76 grams) height: 32 mm / 1.26 in price: sold
77 Karaweik 1, 2.5 viss / 250 tical, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
Here we offer a very rare 2.5 viss Karaweik 1 weight (4'009 g) with damages due to foundry mistakes to the tail and handle. Most likely the mould was broken during the foundry process, so that the fire damaged the bronze surface.
The weight itself is in fine worn condition with smooth natural patina. All the details and decoration lines on the wings, neck feathers and base are intact.
Remarkably the weight bears 4 verification marks (outline of a bird, base front right). That means, because of the condition and according to the royal orders, the weight was checked from the Officer at charge again and again at the market to follow the order: “fix a seal to every one of these things or instruments used measuring to verify that it agrees with the standards”. 1
condition: signs of old wear, foundry mistakes to the tail and handle, otherwise good overall condition
weight: 2.5 viss / 250 tical (4’009 grams)
height: 185 mm / 7.28 in base: octagonal
verification mark: outline of a bird, base front right
reference: 1 Michael Herrfurth and Hartmut Mollat, Shan Beauties - Bird-shaped Weights of the Shan Principalities of Burma, Arts of Asia, Summer Issue 2021
provenance: European art market
price: sold
78 Karaweik 1, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
A beautiful Karaweik 1 weight with natural dark patina. These 1820s weights, sometimes also Hintha 3A1 weights (please see no. 86), shows remarkable multi-rows of neck feathers. Also notable is a rare stepped layer on the back, curved upwards as well as the extended wings. The rear end of the handle is not connected to the tail directly, but by a rod.
condition: good condition considering age and use, decoration lines and the horizontal row of vertical notches on the upper rim of the base are well visible, old wear as expected, especially to the tip of the tail and the beak (both with old chips)
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’625 grams)
height: 123 mm / 4.84 in base: octagonal
verification mark: outline of a bird on the upper rim of the base front right
price: sold
79 Karaweik 1, 1 viss / 100 tical, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
A beautiful Karaweik weight with three rows of neck feathers, a steeply upwards curved tail, protruding eyes with eyelid and dark natural patina. A spacer connects handle and tail As usual, the upper rim of the base is decorated with vertical notches. The weight is slightly tilted to the left.
condition: signs of wear, very good condition
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’607 grams)
height: 125 mm / 4.92 in
base: octagonal
verification mark: outline of a bird, base front right
price: sold
80 Karaweik 1, ½ viss / 50 tical, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
This Karaweik has a beautiful curved tail with a spacer between handle and tail. The octagonal base is decorated with vertical notches on the upper rim. The pronounced neck feather almost closes the circle to the rear end of the handle. The weight is worn with greenish encrustation. The weight is slightly tilted to the right.
condition: a typical market weight with extensive wear weight: 50 tical (789 grams) height: 88 mm / 3.46 in base: octagonal verification mark: not visible anymore
price: sold
81 Karaweik 1, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
A nice set of Karaweik 1 weights with 20, 10 and 5 tical on an octagonal base. All three weights are marked with an outline of a bird that is more or less visible.
condition: good condition with signs of wear and use over decades
a (left) outline of a bird well visible weight: 20 tical (319 grams) height: 64 mm / 2.52 in price: sold
b (center) verification mark barely visible weight: 10 tical (157 grams) height: 53 mm / 2.09 in price: 45 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
c (right) verification mark barely visible weight: 5 tical (78 grams) height: 42 mm / 1.65 in price: sold
82 Hintha 3A1, 1 viss / 100 tical, Burma, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
A good example of an early 1 viss Hintha 3A1 standard weight. The Hintha with two rows of notable short neck feathers sits in upright position on a heavy hexagonal base. Similar to the Karaweik 1 weights from the same period, the upper rim of the base is decorated with vertical notches. Smooth surface with brown-greenish patina. Please note the angled shape of the handle condition: good condition with wear and all signs of use as expected weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’545 grams) height: 111 mm / 4.37 in base: hexagonal verification mark: 6 ray star price: sold
83 Hintha 3A1, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
A set of worn Hintha 3A1 market weights, characterized by the two rows of neck feathers and a 6 ray star, if still visible.
a) precise 6 ray star mark, old wear and signs of use over the decades, angled shape of the handle weight: ½ viss / 50 tical (772 grams) height: 87 mm / 3.43 in price: sold
b) 6 ray star barely visible, old wear, smooth surface weight: 20 tical (311 grams) height: 62 mm / 2.44 in price: 65 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
c) substantial wear resulted in a smooth surface and golden bronze patina weight: 10 tical (146 grams) height: 46 mm / 1.81 in price: sold
d) very good condition, almost black, glossy patina weight: 5 tical (81 grams) height: 41 mm / 1.61 in price: sold
84 Hintha 3A1, 1 viss / 100 tical, Burma, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
Another good example of an 1 viss Hintha 3A1 standard weight. The Hintha sits in upright position on a tall hexagonal base. The neck feathers appear in two rows and are rather short.
condition: good condition with some wear and traces of use
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’584 grams)
height: 111 mm / 4.37 in base: hexagonal verification mark: not visible anymore
price: 490 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
85 Hintha 3A1, 20 tical, around 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
Here we offer a very interesting group of the early Hintha 3A1 standard form, each with the same weight of 20 tical but different in details.
a (left) 6 ray star mark, note the edges of the neck feathers and the long, flat beak
weight: 20 tical (323 grams)
height: 63 mm / 2.48 in
price: 80 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
b (centre left) rare unusual shape, marked with an outline of a bird (barely visible)
weight: 20 tical (320 grams)
height: 66 mm / 2 6 in
price: 90 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
c (centre right) 6 ray star mark with centre dot, note the edges of the neck feathers weight: 20 tical (315 grams) height: 63 mm / 2.48 in
price: 125 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
d (right) smooth surface, dark natural patina, 6 ray star mark weight: 20 tical (304 grams)
height: 62 mm / 2.44 in
price: 45 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
86 Hintha 3A1, 1 viss / 100 tical, Burma, circa 1820 (Konbaung dynasty)
A beautiful Hintha weight in very good condition with detailed decoration, dark natural patina and rich remnants of black lacquer.
The precise verification mark on the base front right is clearly visible. Please note the special design of the neck feathers. The base is decorated with horizontal two lines and on the upper rim with vertical notches.
The weight is slightly tilted to the left rather than straight up.
condition: very good condition with minor signs of age and wear
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’618 grams)
height: 114 mm / 4.49 in base: hexagonal
verification mark: precise 6 ray star
price: sold
Hintha 3A2, ½ viss / 50 tical, catalogue no. 87 a
87
Hintha 3A2, Hintha 3B, 19th century (Konbaung dynasty)
Please note the special form of the handle on H3A2 left. H3A1 center shows dark natural patina. The tall H3B right with some old wear has extended wings.
a (left) fine outline of a bird front right weight: 50 tical (802 grams) height: 95 mm / 3.74 in price: sold
b (centre) minor casting defects on handle and right wing weight: 50 tical (775 grams) height: 88 mm / 3.46 in price: 290 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
c (right) extensive wear weight: 50 tical (759 grams) height: 92 mm / 3.62 in price: 160 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
88 Hintha 4C, “Kissing Duck”, Shan States (Burma), 19th century
Four much sought-after “Kissing Ducks” from the Shan States in various design and different condition.
a (left) old wear, traces of use, encrustations, narrow, elongated eyes weight: 5 tical (81 grams)
height: 41 mm / 1.61 in verification mark: 6 ray star
price: 110 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
b (centre left) rare horizontal zig-zag lines on the base, round eyes, extended wings, very good condition with some wear weight: 10 tical (161 grams)
height: 51 mm / 2.01 in verification mark: 6 ray star price: sold
c (centre right) smooth surface, appealing bronze patina, elongated eyes with eye lids, good condition with some wear weight: 10 tical (164 grams)
height: 54 mm / 2.13 in verification mark: 6 ray star
price: sold
d (right) stepped base, rich remnants of black coating, round protruding eyes, fine condition with minor traces of age and wear weight: 5 tical (81 grams)
height: 41 mm / 1.61 in
verification mark: 6 ray star
price: sold
89
Hintha 3B-style, Shan States (Burma), post 1824
A tall and very detailed elaborated Hintha on a polygonal base. Fine eye bows grace the eyes.
The noteworthy high head crest merges into a broad short handle that is connected to a high curved tail embellished with fine notches.
The Hintha bears a second pair of elongated wings, decorated with notches as well. No verification mark.
A collector’s piece!
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’611 grams) height: 120 mm / 4.72 in base: polygonal
price: sold
90 Chinthe 2B, 1 viss, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
This Chinthe 2B weight is an excellent example of its standard form. Fine details and decoration show the importance of this weight. Beside three knobs, please also note the flower on top of the handle, the arrow lines on both ends, the long mane curls that almost close a circle between lower tip of the mane and handle, the notches on the mane, on legs and base as well as the precise 9 ray star mark on the base front right. Minor old scratch on the left side if the face.
The wide opened mouth shows every single tooth
A dot on the back of the base has been set as an owner’s mark.
A collector’s piece!
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’628 grams)
height: 155 mm / 4 53 in verification mark: precise 9 ray star price: sold
91 Chinthe 2B, ½ viss / 50 tical, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
The tip of the upper part of the mane is chipped, while the lower part of the mane is very long and almost touches the handle. The weight is still in good condition with some wear, traces of use and fine dark patina. With circle and centre dot on the back of the base one find a maker’s mark.
weight: ½ viss / 50 tical (828 grams) height: 92 mm / 3.62 in verification mark: 9 ray star
price: sold
92 Chinthe 2B, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
Chinthe weights, decorated with knobs on the handle, are rather rare finds. Here we offer three nice examples that could complete a set as shown above. Both 20 tical weights show a maker’s mark (circle with dot) on the back of the base. All three pieces are good worn market weights with fine natural patina.
a (left)
weight:
20 tical (319 grams)
height: 73 mm / 2.87 in verification mark: 9 ray star
price: 140 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
b (centre)
weight: 10 tical (156 grams)
height: 57 mm / 2 24 in verification mark: 9 ray star (barely visible)
price: sold
c (right)
weight: 20 tical (322 grams)
height: 74 mm / 2.91 in verification mark: 9 ray star (barely visible)
price: 135 Euro* (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
93 Chinthe 2B, prior to 1837 (next page right side)
The small 2 tical weight below completes the set, showing some wear and fine natural patina.
weight: 2 tical (31 grams)
height: 30 mm / 1 81 in
price: sold
Chinthe 2B, 2 tical, catalogue no. 93
94 Chinthe 2B, 1 viss / 100 tical, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
A very fine elaborated, remarkable tall Chinthe 2B weight, made of silvery bronze.
Please note the two detailed horizontal friezes of notches around the base, the claws on the back of the feet, the notches as hairs on legs and mane and also the knob decoration on the handle with a flower sign at the top
A maker’s mark (dot ) on the back of the base. The weight shows some old wear but is in very good overall condition with fine silvery patina.
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’627 grams)
height: 115 mm / 4.53 in verification mark: precise 9 ray star
provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
95 Chinthe 2B, ½ viss / 50 tical, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
Here we offer a rare special Chinthe weight. On a stepped base with detailed decoration stands a lion with its mouth wide open. Every single tooth is visible. Also every detail as ears, horns, eyes, nose with nostrils etc. is still in good condition.
A remarkable high handle is decorated with two lines on its back which one can find only on a few Chinthe weights. No. 98 c is a matching 20 tical weight.
Please note the fine, copper-red patina and the rich remnants of black coating.
A collector’s piece!
weight: ½ viss / 50 tical (817 grams) height: 97 mm / 3.82 in
price: sold
96 Chinthe 2B, ½ viss / 50 tical, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
A beautiful worn Chinthe weight with detailed handle decoration. The horizontal lines on the base with dots and notches are barely visible. The open mouth shows every single tooth. Ears, horns, eyes and even the nostrils are still visible.
There is a small old chip on the tip of the lower end of the tail. Otherwise it’s a typical market weight in good condition with fine, natural grown patina. No. 92 c is a matching 20 tical weight.
weight: ½ viss / 50 tical (773 grams) height: 96 mm / 3.78 in
verification mark: 9 ray star (partly visible) price: sold
97 Chinthe 2A, 20 tical, circa 1760 (early Konbaung dynasty)
A fine elaborated Chinthe 2A, made of “silver”-bronze. Please note the fine horizontal decoration around the base. All the details are intact. Natural silvery patina. Superb condition with minor wear and traces of use.
weight: 20 tical (320 grams)
height: 69 mm / 2.72 in verification mark: 9 ray star provenance: art market, Germany
price: sold
Chinthe 2B, 20 tical, catalogue no. 98 d
Chinthe 2B, 20 tical, catalogue no. 98 b
98 Chinthe 2B, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
These four 20 tical Chinthe weights are attractive examples for the different types within the same standard form, tall or rather low, slender of broad handle, long or short tails, three are copper-red, the right one silvery. It’s also interesting to compare the difference in height between the head and the handle.
a (left) The top of the handle is decorated with two parallel lines, dot on the back of the base. Good worn condition.
weight: 20 tical (315 grams)
height: 73 mm / 2 87 in verification mark: 9 ray star
price: 113,05 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 95 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
b (centre left) slender handle, long tail, short mane, very good condition with only minor wear, rich bronze patina
weight: 20 tical (328 grams)
height: 72 mm / 2 83 in verification mark: precise 9 ray star price: sold
c (centre right) broad handle, traces of black coating, superb bronze patina, where worn weight: 20 tical (309 grams)
height: 70 mm / 2.76 in verification mark: not visible anymore price: sold
d (right) back of the base with scratches, otherwise in very good condition
weight: 20 tical (322 grams)
height: 70 mm / 2.76 in verification mark: 9 ray star
price: 119 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 100 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
99 Chinthe 2B, prior to 1837 (early Konbaung dynasty)
Four Chinthe 2B 10 tical weights in various forms and different condition.
a (left) worn with smooth surface, decoration lines almost completely vanished
weight: 10 tical (153 grams)
height: 54 mm / 2.13 in verification mark: not visible anymore
price: 47,60 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 40 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
b (centre left) angled shape of the handle, readjustment with lead between lion and base, smooth surface, almost black patina
weight: 10 tical (147 grams)
height: 56 mm / 2 2 in verification mark: not visible anymore
price: 59,50 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 50 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
c (centre right) a rather tall weight, base with maker’s mark on the back (circle with dot), slender handle, beautiful bronze patina
weight: 10 tical (152 grams)
height: 58 mm / 2.28 in verification mark: 9 ray star, barely visible
price: 89,25 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 75 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
d (right) old wear as expected, still good condition
weight: 10 tical (155 grams)
height: 56 mm / 2 2 in verification mark: 9 ray star, partly visible
price: 47,60 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 40 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
100 Chinthe 1, ½ viss / 50 tical, circa 1730
A fine example of Chinthe 1 standard form in good worn condition. The Chinthe with a trefoil mouth appendage stands on an elongated octagonal base with the precise 4 ray star mark front right.
Decoration lines are still visible. All details as eyes, horns ears etc. are still intact.
weight: ½ viss / 50 tical (801 grams)
height: 90 mm / 3.74 in
price: sold
Chinthe 1, 5 tical, catalogue no. 101 a
101 Chinthe 1, circa 1730
A group of Chinthe 1 weights with mouth appendage, octagonal base and 4 ray star mark.
a (left) remarkable mouth appendage (see opposite page), signs of wear, chip to the base and the lower part of the mane weight: 5 tical (80 grams)
height: 43 mm / 1 69 in
price: 47,60 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 40 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
b (centre left) almost black glossy patina, good condition weight: 10 tical (160 grams)
height: 53 mm / 2 09 in
price: 77,35 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 65 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
c (centre) readjustment with led filling between animal and base, nice curved mane, rich bronze patina, good condition weight: 10 tical (162 grams)
height: 52 mm / 2 05 in
price: 77,35 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 65 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
d (centre right) minor wear, good condition weight: 10 tical (161 grams)
height: 52 mm / 2 05 in price: 65,45 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 55 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
e (right) typical mouth appendage, dark natural patina weight: 5 tical (78 grams)
height: 42 mm / 1 65 in price: sold
102 Chinthe 2B-style, 1 viss, possibly Arakan (Burma), post 1824
A very interesting weight, depicting a tall Chinthe on a quite flat octagonal base that was cast according to the standard form of Chinthe 2B, that also has exactly the standard weight mass of 16,3 g per tical (1’631 grams), but - the wrong verification mark.
Chinthe 2B weights always marked with the 9 ray star base right. Here we find a 4 ray star and unusual decoration on body and base. Otherwise it bears signs of wear and good natural patina, especially where worn.
We therefore assume that the weight was not cast officially under administrative supervision in the royal foundries, but could be made in Arakan after the 1st Anglo-Burmese War (18241826), inspired by the standard form of C2B.
weight: 1 viss / 100 tical (1’631 grams) height: 127 mm / 5 0 in base: square verification mark: 4 ray star
provenance: European art market
price: sold
103 Toe 1D, prior to 1776
All Toe 1D weights bear a string of beads, some as a single row others are graced by a double row of pearls around their chest.
The 5 tical weight left and the 10 tical weight in the center bear the double row, the weight right a single one.
Also the mouth appendage in the V-shape, sitting directly on the chest, can be exclusively found on T1D weights.
The beasts standing on an octagonal base, always with a 9 star mark on the right side in front of the base.
All three weights are in good worn condition. The 10 tical weight has a superb bronze patina, the 5 tical weight right is almost black, while the weight left shows a brighter surface.
a)
weight: 5 tical (80 grams)
height: 38 mm / 1.5 in
price: sold
b)
weight: 10 tical (158 grams)
height: 47 mm / 1.85 in price: sold
c)
weight: 5 tical (78 grams)
height: 38 mm / 1.5 in
price: 59,50 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping) 50 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
104 Toe 2, circa 1680
All three Toe 2 weights bear the square depression as verification mark at the front of the base. They show old wear and traces of age. The animals left and middle sit on the base, while the one on right hand is in standing position.
a)
weight:
10 tical (147 grams)
height: 43 mm / 1.69 in
price:
b)
weight:
77,35 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
65 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
10 tical (147 grams)
height: 43 mm / 1.69 in
price:
77,35 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
65 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union) c)
weight: 10 tical (145 grams)
height: 46 mm / 1.81 in
price: 77,35 Euro (incl. 19 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)
65 Euro (VAT free for delivery outside European Union)
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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Asian Art.
Am Ruhrstein 44 45133 Essen
Germany
Email: gallery@opiumgewichte.com
Phone: +49 (0) 176 385 14 167
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Galerie Michael Herrfurth Asian Art. Essen, den 13.06.2014
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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.
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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
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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.
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Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen (AGB)
§ 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 gegenüber 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. Wesent-
liche 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 zustehenden 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,
§ 14
sofern es sich bei dem Kunden um einen Kaufmann, eine juristische Person des öffentlichen Rechts oder ein öffentlich-rechtliches Sondervermögen handelt.
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
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