Christmas Special 2025 - catalogue 34

Christmas 2025 Asian Art & Antiques Catalogue no. 34 - December 2025

Michael Herrfurth Asian Art.

Michael Herrfurth Asian Art.

Michael Herrfurth Asian Art.

Christmas 2025 Asian Art & Antiques Catalogue no. 34 - December 2025

Offers are valid: 20 December 2025 - 31 January 2026

Michael Herrfurth Asian Art. Am Ruhrstein 44 45133 Essen Germany phone: + 49 176 38516147 gallery@opiumgewichte.com www.opiumgewichte.com © 2025 text & photos Galerie Michael Herrfurth

front cover: Watanabe Seitei th Japan, early 20 century Winter landscape (detail), woodblock print frontispiece: Pair of adorants Burma or Thailand, around 1900 catalogue no. 9 opposite: A set of fine silverware st th Cambodia, 1 quarter of the 20 century catalogue no. 36, 37, 38, 39

Wooden figure of the seated Buddha Shakyamuni Tai Yai, Shan State, Burma before 1900 catalogue no. 10

Christmas 2025 Contents

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I

Religious Artefacts and Statues

1 - 19

II

Bronze, Brass & Iron

20 - 30

III Wood & Lacquer

31 - 34

IV Silverware & Jewellery

35 - 65

V

66 - 74

Ancient Ceramics

VI Ancient Beads

75 - 81

VII Burmese Weights

82 - 98

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Hintha weight, 10 tical Arakan (Burma) around 1900 catalogue no. 93

Hintha 4A3, 20 tical Shan States (Burma) 19th century catalogue no. 95 a)

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A pair of antique gilt bronze deers, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, pre-1933

An impressive pair of gilt bronze statues of recumbent sika deers, decorated in the typical Rattanakosin style of the 19th century. The sika deer is closely associated to Buddha’s famous Sermon in the Deer Park at Sarnath, where the Buddha initiated his teachings.

An expert appraisal from 1984 dates these two gilt bronze deers to the 19 th century. A copy of the document will accompany the purchase. condition:

very good, age-related condition

weight: dimensions:

6.8 / 7.3 kg 570 x 135 x 510 mm / 555 x 135 x 510 mm (L x W x H)

provenance:

Cologne private collection, Germany (valuation report from 29 March 1984)

price for the pair:

2’400 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Disciple of the Buddha, late Inwa/Ava style of the 18th century, Burma

A serene portrait of one of the closest disciple of the Buddha (Moggalana or Sariputra) in the traditional attitude of peaceful listening.

A finely cast bronze, partly gilded.

The statue was probably created in the late 19th/early 20th century.

Two almost identical statues are placed left and right beside The Buddha at Yadana Hsemee Pagoda in the Ava palace area near Mandalay (please see photo above). The pagoda was destroyed by the 1839 earthquakes, but some parts remain intact, such as the Buddha and his two disciples. condition:

very good condition, remnants of gilding, base with uneven edges, so that the statue need a little support to stand upright

dimensions: weight:

195 x 135 x 310 mm (L x W x H) 7.7 kg

reference:

Yadana Hsemee Pagoda complex, Ava region, Mandalay

price:

1.380 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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A wooden figure of seated Buddha Shakyamuni, Amarapura period, Burma, 1st half of 19th century

The Buddha statue, seated cross-legged in bhumisparsha mudra, is made of lacquered wood with traces of gilding. The oval face turned downwards.

With custom-made stand. condition:

old, extensive wear, weathering and losses, top of the ushnisha with chip

height:

235 mm (incl. stand)

reference:

Somkiart Lopetcharat, Myanmar Buddha, The Image and its History, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2007, p. 156 (P. 91)

price:

135 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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A wooden figure of the Buddha, central or southern Laos, 19th century

A tall and slender figure of the Buddha. This typical folk art Buddha sculpture from Laos is carved from a single piece of Teak wood.

Since these statues were placed in caves or outside under a sacred tree, they show extensive weathering, giving them a special charm. condition:

extensive weathering

height:

273 mm (inclusive stand)

reference:

Somkiart Lopetcharat, Lao Buddha, The Image and its History, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2000, pp. 260 - 266

price:

160 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Wooden figure of the Buddha, central or southern Laos, 19th century

Typical folk art Buddha sculpture from Laos, carved from a single piece of Teak wood.

Since these statues were placed in caves or outside under a sacred tree, they show extensive weathering, giving them a special charm. condition:

extensive weathering

height:

184 mm (inclusive stand)

reference:

Somkiart Lopetcharat, Lao Buddha, The Image and its History, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2000, pp. 260 - 266

price:

140 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Wooden figure of the seated Buddha Shakyamuni, Laos, around 1900

Interesting wooden folk art sculpture of the Buddha from Laos with various layers of lacquer coating in red and black, and with gold pigments. condition:

chipped, losses of lacquer, wear and tear

height:

183 mm

reference:

Somkiart Lopetcharat, Lao Buddha, The Image and its History, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2000, pp. 260 - 266

price:

85 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

base: 84 x 60 mm

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Wooden figure of the seated Buddha Shakyamuni in the rare “open lotus” position, Laos, around 1900

A tall slender figure of the Buddha seated on a high pedestal. Buddha rests both hands on his knees, palms down, an uncommon posture, called the “open lotus” or relaxing position and is showing the Buddha in old age.

The base is lacquered black and the figure is gilded over black lacquer. condition: height: reference: price:

some wear and a drying crack to the base and the lower rear side of the statue approx. 330 mm base: 78 x 66 mm Somkiart Lopetcharat, Lao Buddha, The Image and its History, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2000, pp. 260 - 266 160 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Small wooden figure of the seated Buddha Shakyamuni, Laos, 19th century

This small wooden Buddha image shows extensive weathering, giving the statue a special charm. Obviously the statue has been placed somewhere outside, exposed to the elements for many decades.

Inclusive a slightly worn custom-made stand. condition:

extensive weathering

dimensions:

85 x 50 x 15 mm

price:

85 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Two bronze statues of a matching pair of adorants, bronze, Burma or Thailand, around 1900

A very expressive representation of two adorants of the Buddha, seated on a throne in the shape of a lotus flower. The delicately modelled faces with downcast eyes emanating great serenity. Warm bronze patina with rich traces of gilding.

Mounted on custom-made stands. condition:

minor losses of lacquer to the head, otherwise excellent condition

height: 475 mm / 480 mm (incl. base) bottom of the base: 242 x 97 mm / 239 x 99 mm weight: 5.1 kg / 5.6 kg price for the pair:

2.400 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Excellent wood carving of a seated Buddha, lacquered and gilded, Tai Yai, Shan States, Burma, pre-1900

In its simplicity and expression, it’s a beautiful and detailed carved wooden figure of the Buddha on a high base. Front of the base with donor's inscription.

The face with big, downcast eyes, long, narrow nose and red-coloured smiling lips, is remarkable nice. condition:

very good, weathering to the bottom of the pedestal

dimensions:

circa 429 x 168 x 105 mm

reference:

Myanmar Buddha, The Image and its History, Somkiart Lopetcharat, Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2007

price:

650 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Crowned seated Buddha Jambupati, Shan States, Burma, pre-1900

The large wooden statue depicting Buddha Shakyamuni as “Jambupati” seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumisparsa mudra on a double lotus throne.

Lips are coloured red, remnants of gilding to the grooves, large ear holes. condition:

the statue shows extensive wear, cracks to the wood, natural weathering and losses, commensurate with age

dimensions: weights:

approx. 660 x 225 x 145 mm approx. 4.2 kg

provenance:

private German collection, Hamburg, collection number on the back of the base "102"

reference:

Eclectic Collecting - Art from Burma in the Denison Museum, Alexandra Green, NUS Press, 2008, p. 209, fig. 10.7

price:

650 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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A gilt wooden figure of Shin Upagutta, Burma, 1st half 20th century

Shin Upagutta, an arahant, is venerated by the Buddhists of Burma and across southeast Asia as Upagupta or Uppakut. It is believed that the monk protects worshippers from various dangerous situation.

Shin Upagutta was born c. 3rd century BCE in India.

The figure, made of wood, is sitting cross-legged on a double-lotus throne, dressed in monk's robes with the left hand tilted into his thabeik (alms bowl). condition:

partly rubbing to the gilding, otherwise good condition without damages

dimensions:

approx. 125 x 89 x 73 mm

reference:

Gustaaf Houtman, Traditions of Buddhist practice in Burma, PhD degree candidate, School of Oriental and African Studies, London University, 1990 Los Angeles County Museum of Art: https://collections.lacma.org/node/243951

price:

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Miniature votive shrine of Shiva and Parvati, brass, India, 19th century

A fine small votive shrine with Shiva and Parvati, resting in front of an arch with a five headed Naga, accompanied by Ganesha and nandi, lingam in the centre. condition: smooth surface, complete and in good age-related condition dimensions: 32 x 27 x 39 mm (L x W x H) price: sold

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Miniature votive shrine of Shiva and Parvati, bronze, India, 19th century or earlier

A votive shrine with two seated figures, probably Shiva and Parvati, holding clubs. The below mentioned websites of the British Museum show similar votive bronzes. condition: old wear as expected, rich dark natural patina, good age-related condition reference: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1940-0716-155 https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1940-0716-222 dimensions: 42 x 21 x 43 mm (L x W x H) price: 90 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Miniature Shivaite Shrine, bronze, India, 19th century or earlier

A miniature shrine set on a conical base, made of dark bronze.

The shrine is depicting Shiva, holding his trident, and Parvati, holding a ladle, in front of the central lingam.

Opposite Ganesha, Nandi and a cobra.

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Musée du Quai Branly, Paris Inventory number : 70.2005.5.1766 Inventory number : 70.2005.5.1774

condition:

old wear as expected, complete and in good condition overall

dimensions:

37 x 34 x 61 mm (L x W x H)

price:

120 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Small votive shrine of Shiva and Parvati, bronze, India, 19th century or earlier

A votive shrine with Shiva seated with Parvati/Uma in front of an arch, opposite Nandi and Ganesha. condition: worn, smooth surface from daily worshipping over decades, rich natural patina, complete and in good age-related condition dimensions: 30 x 26 x 36 mm (L x W x H) price:

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Miniature Shrine of the Shiva family, bronze, India, 19th century or earlier

A dark bronze shrine on square base.

The shrine is depicting a large group of Shiva family figurines, difficult to identify.

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Old sticker with the collection number under the base. condition:

old losses and wear, one foot in front is lost, another one broken on the lower part, wear and tear

dimensions:

55 x 56 x 40 mm (L x W x H)

price:

90 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Chaturmukha lingam devotional plaque, bronze, India, 18th century or earlier

In the centre the rare depiction of a four faces Shivalingam. Chaturmukha is protected by a 7 headed naga. In the background Shivas vehicle nandi. Other deities are embossed around the Shivalingam. reference:

Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena: https://www.nortonsimon.org/art/detail/F.1972.11.2.S

condition: dimensions:

beautiful wear and rich patina from daily worshipping over centuries, the plaque slightly bent and uneven 57 x 58 x 24 mm (L x W x H)

price:

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Miniature Shivaite Shrine, bronze, India, 19th century or earlier

A bronze shrine with an almost square base.

The shrine is depicting a cobra between Genesha and other figures in front of the central lingam, surrounded by a low wall. Remnants of black paint.

There are suspension lugs at each corner and the rear side.

An old sticker with a collection number under the base. condition:

old wear as expected, overall good condition

dimensions:

57 x 54 x 50 mm (L x W x H)

price:

140 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Small ritual dagger, Thailand, 19th century or earlier

A small ritual knife with nicely decorated bronze hilt. The waved kris blade is made of iron.

These daggers were spiritual objects that are often believed to possess magical power in superstition. condition:

old wear, some rust to the blade, dents to the middle section, otherwise good age-related condition overall

length:

approx. 155 mm

price:

140 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Small bronze bell, Burma, 19th century

A very fine cast bronze bell with clapper and brilliant natural patina. The bell with a clear and bright sound.

Inclusive custom-made stand. condition: max. diameter: height: weight: price (incl. stand):

good condition, natural dark bronze patina, wear to the suspension eye 39 mm 53 mm 78 grams 120 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Antique bronze bell, Persia or Pakistan, around 1900 or earlier

A bronze bell with inlaid ball, probably a mule bell, has an unusual shape.

With an inscription near the suspension lug in Arabic or Persian. Decorated with four spherical bulges and leaf like pattern.

Inclusive custom-made stand. condition:

old wear, small crack, overall good condition with smooth surface

max. diameter: weight:

74 mm 372 grams

price:

180 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

height:

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Tattoo weight, Burma, around 1900

The top of a tattoo tool, made of bronze, depicts a crowned Beelu with two clubs in his hands.

A beelu (also bilu or belu) is a mythical demon of Burmese worshipping.

Here, with a pagoda-shaped crown, we have a male “palace beelu”, it is said a rather good demon.

Good brownish patina. condition:

old wear, good condition overall

length: price:

121 mm sold

weight:

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Set of 3 lime container, bronze, Cambodia, Thailand, 19th century or earlier

Rare fine set of three antique lime container most likely from Thailand. This set of antique limepots, made of bronze, appear in very good condition with some wear, minor dents, and fine natural patina. These limepots were already made since the Khmer culture and thus can be dated back until the 12th century.

Stupa-shaped lids. Rich remnants of light reddish lime. condition:

very good condition with some wear, minor dents, the big one with a small hole to the bottom

from left to right in the opposite illustration lime container 1 weight: 72 grams

dimensions: 59 x 26 mm

lime container 2 weight:

95 grams

dimensions: 92 x 27 mm

lime container 3 weight:

255 grams

dimensions: 137 x 37 mm

price for the set of 3:

280 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Hindu ritual pot with copper spoon, India, around 1900

An Indian bronze ritual pot (ganga-jamna pancha-patra) with copper spoon.

The pot is used to hold holy water.

During the daily puja ritual at home or in temples holy water is given to worshippers using this copper spoon (uddharini).

Brass with copper inlays to wall and bottom. condition:

This pancha-patra pot is worn from decades of use and has two minor dents and scratches, overall good condition.

height: 84 mm diameter: 83 - 90 mm (bottom -> upper edge) weight of the pot: 520 grams weight of the spoon: 39 grams price:

145 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Three bronze objects, Burma, 19th century or earlier

From the Chin people of western Burma we offer a rare antique, approx. 300 years old bronze bangle with great patina and smooth surface from wear over the centuries.

The small bronze limepot contains rich remnants of lime and shows dark brown-greenish patina.

The spoon, originally acquired together with the limepot, is made of a more reddish copper bronze and shows significant wear. condition:

great patina, age-related wear, smooth surface

a) bangle outer / inner diameter: 73 mm / 61 mm

weight:

83 grams

price:

185 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

b) limepot height / diameter:

46 mm / 51 mm

price:

80 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

c) spoon length:

118 mm

price:

40 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

weight:

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23 grams

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Dagger, “Dha Hmyaung”, Burma, dated 1908

The shorter version of the Dha sword has a well forged steel blade with a single cutting edge. The blade is decorated with ring pattern and dated close to the hilt with the year “1908”. The wooden hilt is encased in silver sheet, decorated with swastika pattern and a lotus bud finial.

The scabbard is made of wood, decorated with silver rings and silver sheet with repousse work. condition:

The Dha is in good condition with all signs of use. Rust to the blade.

The tip of the blade slightly bent as well as the bottom of the scabbard.

length: 425 mm length of the blade: 244 mm reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, pp. 63 - 65

price:

460 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Ceremonial steel scissors (takrai), Thailand around 1900 or earlier

These scissors were used in the top-knot cutting ceremony (kon chuk). Cutting the top-knot is marking the coming of age of a boy or girl.

Usually the end of the handle bears a pagoda-like finial (nopparat). Here lost.

The edges of both iron blades with subdued decoration near the handle. condition:

old wear, finial broken and lost, surface rust here and there.

length:

335 mm

reference:

Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O145232/scissors-unknown National Museum Bangkok (picture below with no. 1 & 2)

price:

160 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Iron betel cutter in form of a winged horse, Bali, Indonesia, 19th century

Horse-shaped cutters were popular in Bali, Java, Madura and Sumatra. The Balinese cutters are more solidly made than cutters from Java.

Iron with finely executed brass inlays, partly worn and lost. condition:

old wear, all signs of use over a long period, inlays mostly worn, sheaths lost

length: weight:

170 mm 120 g

reference:

Henry Brownrigg, Betel Cutters from the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Thames and Hudson, London 1992, fig. 173

price:

85 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Iron betel cutter in form of a mythical elephant, Bali, Indonesia, 19th century

The cutter depicts a mythical winged elephant with a flaming mane. These cutters were popular in Bali. Iron with remnants of finely inlayed silver wire, decorated in banji (swastika) pattern with solar symbol near the tail. Silver sheaths, club-like finials lost. condition:

old wear, all signs of use over a long period, inlays worn

length: weight:

205 mm 223 g

reference:

Henry Brownrigg, Betel Cutters from the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Thames and Hudson, London 1992, fig. 178

price:

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Open-weave carrying basket, Golden Triangle between Burma, Laos and Thailand, around 1900

This open baskets were used by hill tribes of the Golden Triangle, as Karen, Lahu or Akha, for storage or carrying goods of daily needs.

Our basket is in very good condition, with the original rings to fix shoulder or head straps. condition:

very good with minor old wear

height: diameter:

290 mm circa 240 mm (at the top)

reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, pp. 276-279

provenance:

old German collection, acquired locally in the early 1980s

price:

160 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Offering tray or low table, Dulang, Indonesia, around 1900

These high-footed wooden trays, known as “dulang”, were used for ceremonial occasions as offering trays in Bali or according to other sources as low table in Lombok, sharing meals during special family gatherings or business meetings.

The vintage photo below shows Balinese women carrying dulang offering trays on their head (source see reference). condition:

rich patina, wear consisting with use and age, scratches

height: diameter:

approx. 230 mm approx. 460 mm

reference:

https://bali.com/bali/travel-guide/culture/22-rare-century-old-photos-ofbali-that-will-take-you-back-in-time/

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420 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Antique traditional betel tray, teak wood, probably from Java, Indonesia, early 20th century

These handcrafted, wooden trays were originally used to store and serve lime, crashed betel nuts, tobacco, spices and leaves as a offering table to welcome guests and friends.

The tray with five separate compartments stands on four feet.

One section with residues of lime. condition:

consistent with age and use, smooth surface and beautiful wooden patina.

dimensions: weight:

200 x 115 x 70 mm (L x W x H) 698 grams

price:

130 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Antique lady’s handbag, gilt lacquered wood, Thailand, around 1900

These fine lacquered and gilded handbags with a simple but elegant metal carrying handle were used by noble ladies during the Rama V reign.

Most likely produced in Chiang Mai. Inside the handbag is lacquered in red, outside in black, decorated with fine golden floral pattern.

Can still be carried today, attracting a lot of attention.

A rare find! condition:

good age-related condition with wear and rubbing to the gilding

dimensions:

approx. 148 x 107 x 95 mm

price:

sold

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Antique traditional offering bowl, silver, Laos, around 1900

A very fine example of a repoussé silver bowl - in the style of a monks alms bowl - from Laos.

Decorated with the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

Engraved to the base with a galloping horse in the forest as a maker’s mark.

A rare collector’s piece! condition:

very good

weight: diameter:

450 grams 230 mm

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Bowl with lid and stand, silver, Thailand or Cambodia, early 20th century

A rich decorated offering bowl with lid on stand, made of finely chiseled silver with foliage motifs. Superb workmanship. Hallmarked “T90%” (made in Cambodia for the Thai market).

In the source, quoted below, it is described that these bowls were also used as toilet sets for cosmetics etc. condition:

excellent

weight: diameter: height:

629 grams 124 mm 190 mm

reference:

Lisa McQuail, Treasures of Two Nations: Thai Royal Gifts to the United States of America. Washington, D.C.: Asian Cultural History Program, Smithsonian Institution, 1997, p. 65

provenance:

art market, France

price:

820 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Bowl with lid and stand, silver, Thailand or Cambodia, early 20th century

A rich decorated smaller silver bowl with lid on stand. Such ceremonial bowls were in use in Thailand as well as in Cambodia. condition:

excellent

weight: max diameter: height:

208 grams 85 mm 117 mm

reference:

Lisa McQuail, Treasures of Two Nations: Thai Royal Gifts to the United States of America. Washington, D.C.: Asian Cultural History Program, Smithsonian Institution, 1997, p. 65

provenance:

art market, France

price:

340 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Silver jarlet, Thailand or Cambodia, 19th century

A silver jarlet with excellent fine and dense intertwined floral pattern, interestingly also to its bottom.

These small vessels were probably part of a toilet set in the household of high-ranking people and used for perfume, cosmetics or oil. condition:

a small dent to the lower part, otherwise very good

weight: max. diameter: height:

106 grams 83 mm 69 mm

price:

170 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Small silver dish with handle, Thailand or Cambodia, early 20th century

A small dish with flower decoration, possibly a lotus blossom, to the face.

On the top of the handle stands a dog in attention position.

Probably a soap dish as part of a toilet set. condition:

small dents and scratches, age-related wear

weight: diameter: height (tray): height (handle):

57 grams 95 mm 21 mm 44 mm

price:

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Hairpin in the shape of an opium poppy, silver, Laos, 20th century

A traditional hairpin from the hill tribes of the Golden Triangle and Laos.

The opium poppy capsule is depicted with the cuts to extract the resin. condition:

very good condition, only minor wear

weight: length: diameter:

10 grams 150 mm 20 mm

price (incl. stand): sold

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Traditional flower-shaped hairpin, silver, Laos, 1st half of the 20th century

An extraordinary beautiful hairpin with the typical decoration of Luang Prabang.

Rare fine, complex and detailed silver work. condition:

very good condition with only minor wear

weight: length: diameter:

18 grams 110 mm 28 mm

price (incl. stand): 160 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Traditional flower-shaped hairpin, silver, Laos, 1st half of the 20th century

A smaller but nevertheless extraordinary beautiful hairpin of the typical Luang Prabang style.

Rare fine, complex and detailed silver work. condition: very good condition with only minor wear weight: 12 grams length: 120 mm diameter: 21 mm price (incl. stand): 130 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Crown-shaped ring, silver, Laos, 1st half of the 20th century

These crown-shaped rings, made of high grade silver, worn by hill tribes of the Golden Triangle, such as Lahu, Akha and Lisu as finger rings and as ornaments on turbans and belts.

Here we offer a beautiful, larger example in very good condition. condition:

very good condition with only minor signs of wear

weight: outer diameter: reference:

21 grams 23 mm height: 15-17 mm Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 61

price:

130 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Bedouin silver head ornament, Libya, 1st quarter of the 20th century

Since these hoop earrings, made of high grade silver, are too heavy to be worn on the ear lobes, they were hang in pairs on leather straps from the headdress. This earring is stamped with hallmarks, probably from Libya. Here we offer one single piece. condition:

very good condition, smooth surface from wear, high grade silver

weight: max. diameter:

87 grams 78 mm

price:

195 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Round lidded box, Shan States (Burma) or Laos, early 20th century

These attractive traditional boxes, made of high grade silver, were in use in the Shan States of Burma, in the Golden Triangle and up to Luang Prabang in Laos, where it can be found still today.

This lid is adorned by a reclining goat with long horns as the central figurine in high relief.

Between various horizontal bands, the sides are decorated with zodiac-like animals in nine sections, separated by 9 floral sections.

The underside shows a Chinthe encircled by flowers and various decoration lines. The Chinthe is probably the “trademark” of the silver workshop.

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small dents here and there, typical signs of use, overall good condition

weight: max. diameter: height:

215 grams 113 mm (edge of the upper rim) 87 mm

reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 66 Alexandra Green, Burmese Silver from the Colonial Period, Ad Ilissvm, London 2022, p. 250

price:

380 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Round lidded betel box with inner tray, Shan States (Burma), around 1900

These attractive traditional boxes, made of high grade silver, were in use in the Shan States of Burma, in the Golden Triangle and up to Luang Prabang in Laos, where it can be found still today.

Here we have a fine example with smooth surface, especially to the beautifully adorned lid with a barking dog in the centre, and rich decoration with zodiac-like animals within 8 sections, separated by 8 section with flower pattern to the sides.

Also the underside is richly decorated with geometric pattern, probably as a “trademark” for the silver workshop.

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condition:

small dents here and there, typical signs of use, overall good condition

weight: max. diameter: height:

325 grams 111 mm (edge of the rim) 83 mm

reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 66 Alexandra Green, Burmese Silver from the Colonial Period, Ad Ilissvm, London 2022, p. 250

price:

480 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Thabeik bowl, silver, Burma, 1st half of the 20th century

A rare footed and detailed decorated Burmese silver bowl, depicting scenes from the life of the Buddha or court scenes, framed by fine twisting horizontal bands and a lotus footer.

An excellent piece of work by a highly skilled silversmith. condition:

very good condition, one small split to the upper rim

weight: diameter: height:

432 grams 150 mm 102 mm

reference:

Alexandra Green, Burmese Silver from the Colonial Period, Ad Ilissvm, London 2022, p. 174

price:

780 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Lime box, silver, Hmong / Shan, Golden Triangle, Laos, around 1900

This well elaborated lime box, made of high grade silver, is in used condition. Box and lid with fine detailed decoration, especially the top of the lid, but to the middle section and bottom of the container as well, are connected by a worn silver chain. Residues of lime can still be seen inside. condition:

old wear and dents

weight: diameter: height:

79 grams 43 mm 102 mm

reference:

British Museum (Museum number: 2018,3034.14.a-b) https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_2018-3034-14-a-b

price:

180 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Lime box, silver, Hmong / Shan, Golden Triangle / Laos, around 1900

This well elaborated lime box, made of high grade silver, is in good used condition. Box and lid with fine detailed decoration, especially the top of the lid, but to the middle section and bottom of the container as well, are connected by two silver chains. Residues of lime can still be seen inside. condition:

good condition, old wear and dents

weight: diameter: height:

89 grams 41 mm 98 mm

reference:

British Museum (Museum number: 2018,3034.14.a-b) https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_2018-3034-14-a-b

price:

200 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Set of 3 small silver bowls, Burma, late 19th century

Rare fine set of three antique Burmese bowls from the same workshop, made of high grade silver.

Each with an inscription to the bottom. condition:

very good condition with some age-related wear

from left to right bowl 1 weight:

42 grams

diameter: 56 mm

bowl 2 weight:

43 grams

diameter: 57 mm

bowl 3 weight:

42 grams

diameter: 57 mm

price for the set of 3:

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Lidded box, silver, Burma, early 20th century

The octagonal box shows most likely scenes from the Ramayana.

On the lid of the box sits a royal couple accompanied by servants.

The two long sides show again the royal couple, while the end panels the prince on one and the princess on the other side. The sections with figure are divided by four sections with floral motifs. reference:

Alexandra Green, Burmese Silver from the Colonial Period, Ad Ilissvm, London 2022, p. 69

condition:

very good condition with only minor wear

weight:

253 grams

dimensions:

106 x 78 x 64 mm (L x W x H)

price:

490 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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A fine openwork silver box, Burma, 1st half of the 20th century

An elongated octagonal box with court scenes, probably from the Ramayana.

On the lid of the box sits a royal couple accompanied by a minister on the right and the royal family.

The four sides show members of the royal court and on one end again a minister with the typical tall hat.

The base is plain. reference:

Alexandra Green, Burmese Silver from the Colonial Period, Ad Ilissvm, London 2022, p. 175 (also on the right a very similar representation of a minister)

condition:

very good condition with only minor wear and two small dents to the lid

weight:

364 grams

dimensions:

172 x 83 x 72 mm (L x W x H)

price:

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Silver bracelet, tribal jewelry, Golden Triangle (Thailand, Burma, Laos), early 20th century

A twisted high grade silver bracelet from the Golden Triangle (Phami-Akha, Thailand).

This bracelet can be slightly adjusted to different wrist sizes. condition:

very good condition with some old wear

weight:

129 grams

max. outer diameter: 75 mm max. inner diameter: 60 mm reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 43

price:

220 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Silver bracelet, tribal jewelry, Golden Triangle (Thailand, Burma, Laos), early 20th century

A twisted high grade silver bracelet from the Golden Triangle (Phami-Akha, Thailand).

This bracelet shows lovely wear to the wire on both sides and can be slightly adjusted to different wrist sizes.

The solid silver finials are decorated with floral ornaments, slightly faded from use over the decades but still visible. weight:

101 grams

max. outer diameter: 72 mm max. inner diameter: 45 mm reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 43

price:

180 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Traditional silver torque (Hansuli), Gujarat, Northwest India, around 1900

A rare fine example of these traditional necklaces, made of silver wire, worn by women at Saurashtra and Kutch area of Gujarat. These heavy, valuable, and finely elaborated pieces were part of the bride’s dowry. condition:

very good condition with traces of wear to the finer silver wire.

weight:

423 grams

max. inner diameter: approx. 140 mm max. outer diameter: approx. 180 mm reference:

Victoria & Albert Museum, London https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O68461/jewellery-jewellery-unknown/

price incl. stand:

580 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Tobacco pipe “kiseru”, silver, Japan, 19th century

An excellent elaborated Japanese tobacco pipe. Please note the finely decorated silver sections with various designs to each side, swastika pattern among others (see opposite). The centre piece shows a good texture and natural patina. A collector’s piece!

Inclusive custom-made stand. condition: length:

very good condition with signs of use 198 mm

price:

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A pair of antique silver earrings, Golden Triangle, Laos, 19th / early 20th century

A very fine and detailed silver work depicting two open mouth dragons, hunting the jewel.

Made of high-grade silver. Inclusive custom-made stand. condition:

very good, age-related condition with minor dents and only a few signs of wear

outer diameter:

54 to 56 mm

weight (pair):

34 grams

price (pair):

190 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Two large silver earrings, Golden Triangle, Thailand, Laos, late 19th / early 20th century

These earrings were worn by Akha women of the Golden Triangle as head ornaments, suspended by chains from their headdresses.

The earring on the left page with a pebble inside. Inclusive custom-made stand. condition:

very good, age-related condition with minor dents and only a few signs of wear

length: weight:

101 / 103 mm 30 / 28 grams

reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 60

price (pair):

170 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Antique silver earrings, Hmong people, Golden Triangle, Laos, Yunnan, around 1900

This antique pair of earrings, made of high grade silver, is from the Hmong people along the southern Chinese border to Laos and Vietnam as well as within the Golden Triangle.

One side f the earrings with geometric pattern, the other side is plain.

Inclusive custom-made stand. condition:

smooth worn surface, one earring with a small split to the inner edge, otherwise good condition

weight (pair): dimensions:

16 grams 42 x 43 mm

reference:

Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, p. 60

price for the pair:

140 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Soul lock pendant with chain, silver, Hmong (Miao), Laos, early the 20th century

Antique silver jewellery worn by the Hmong people (Miao) of the Golden Triangle (Burma, Laos, Thailand) as an amulet, to lock the soul into ones body.

A rare piece and beautiful example of Hmong art.

Solid silver amulet with all signs of wear and tear, lower edge on the right slightly bent. weight: dimension: length:

184 grams (pendant with chain) 62 x 98 mm (soul lock) approx. 550 mm (chain)

reference:

Sammlung Köhler-Osbahr, Band II/2, p. 53 https://www.stadtmuseum-duisburg.de/wpcontent/uploads/2021/03/Band_II-2.pdf Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle, Thames and Hudson, London 1984, pp. 51 and 54

price:

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Silver ring with agate, Tuareg, Sahara and Sub-Saharan regions, probably Niger, pre-1950

These silver rings with agates were worn by both men and women as rings but also strung on a leather cord and worn on headdresses or as necklaces as amulets.

As typical for agates, the colour alternates from almost white to dark reddish-orange. The agate has a small chip near one edge.

Fine engravings with geometric patterns decorate crown and partly the ring too.

Usually these rings are adorned by pointy agates. Rings that encase the stone with a bracket, as we see it here, are rather rare. condition:

good, age-related condition with typical signs of wear

weight: length: inner diameter:

24 grams 56 mm 20 mm

price:

175 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Silver ring with carnelian, Tuareg, Sahara and Sub-Saharan regions, probably Niger, pre-1950

These silver rings with carnelian were worn by both men and women as rings but also strung on a leather cord and worn on headdresses or as necklaces as amulets.

This carnelian shows a dark orange to brownish colour and has a one small and another very small chip near the bracket.

Fine engravings with geometric patterns decorate crown and partly the ring too.

Usually these ring are adorned by pointy carnelians. Rings that encase the stone with a bracket, as we see it here, are rather rare. condition:

good, age-related condition with typical signs of wear

weight: length: inner diameter:

27 grams 62 mm 21 mm

price:

175 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Silver “Cross of Agadez”, Tuareg, Sahara and Sub-Saharan regions, probably Niger, pre-1950

The "Crosses of Agadez", also called “Cross of the South”, are made of silver or silver alloy.

There are many different forms of pendants depending on the location of origin. Here we offer a rare large and heavy pendant with a figuratively shaped, vase-like lower part, resulting in the higher weight. The cross is decorated with fine geometric patterns. condition: weight:

very good 28 grams

price:

175 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Silver “Cross of Agadez”, Tuareg, Sahara and Sub-Saharan regions, probably Niger, pre-1950

The "Crosses of Agadez", also called “Cross of the South”, are made of silver or silver alloy.

There are many different forms of pendants depending on the location of origin. With a length of almost 10 cm it’s a rather large piece.

The flat double cross is decorated with fine geometric patterns. condition:

very good

weight: length:

19 grams 99 mm

price:

145 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Heavy Bedouin silver bracelet, Nadj region, Saudi Arabia, pre-1950

This solid heavy bracelet is made of high grade silver.

These valuable tribal silver works were used as bridal dowry, usually as pairs.

Here we have a very nice, worn example with smooth surface. condition:

very good, worn condition

weight: 197 grams max. inner diameter: 57 mm height of the three “crowns”:

approx. 30 mm

price:

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A limepot with brown glaze, Khmer, Northeast Thailand, late 11th to 14th century

This limepot with greenish-brown, crackled glaze is in notable good condition with only minor chips around the foot and rim of the pot as well as the lid.

A Khmer pot with matching lid is a rare find.

Rich remnants of lime.

A rare collector’s Khmer ceramic. condition:

age-related condition, minor old chips and wear

diameter: height:

approx. 100 mm approx. 120 mm

reference:

The Ceramics of South-East Asia, Roxanna M. Brown, Art Media Resources Ltd, 2000, Khmer Wares, plate XXII e

price:

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Small blackish-brown glazed ceramic jar, Angkor period, Northeastern Thailand, 12th to 14th century

Small jar of baluster form with a wide, bulging body on a narrow foot, typical of Angkor period Khmer wares.

The jar is worn with an old chip to the upper rim and the foot. condition:

chips to the upper and the foot rim, old wear as expected, still good condition considering the age

diameter: height:

80 mm 100 mm

reference:

The Ceramics of South-East Asia, Roxanna M. Brown, Art Media Resources Ltd, 2000, Khmer Wares, plate 32.a

price:

140 € (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Small jar in glazed pottery, Southeast Asia, probably Northern Thailand, 17th century or earlier

Jarlet with caramel brown, fine crackled and notable thick glaze.

Lower part of the body and the underside unglazed.

Cross mark to the bottom. reference:

The Ceramics of South-East Asia, Roxanna M. Brown, Art Media Resources Ltd, 2000, Khmer Wares, plate XLIV a

condition:

very good with only tiny chips to the upper rim

diameter: height:

75 mm 70 mm

price:

100 € (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Small brown-glazed jar or lamp, Angkor period, Cambodia or northeastern Thailand, 12th to 14th century

Lenticular-shaped jarlet with small opening.

Horizontal band décor to the shoulder.

Sources also suggested that these jarlets may have been oil lamps. condition:

age-related condition, minor old wear, rare good condition overall

diameter: height:

90 mm 54 mm

reference:

The Ceramics of South-East Asia, Roxanna M. Brown, Art Media Resources Ltd, 2000, Khmer Wares, plate XXIII d and p. 49

price:

140 € (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Qingbai / celadon glazed bowl, Vietnam, circa 14th century

Celadon bowl with finely cracked celadon glaze and lobed rim in the tradition of the Song and Yuan dynasty in China. The five central spur marks in the well indicate a stacking method used between 11th and 14th century. condition:

age-related condition, minor old chips, hairline cracks (see picture left below)

diameter:

170 mm

reference:

The Ceramics of South-East Asia, Roxanna M. Brown, Art Media Resources Ltd, 2000, Khmer Wares, plate VII

price:

240 € (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

height:

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Jarlet with crackled green glaze, Southeast Asia, probably later trade ware from Vietnam, circa 17th century

A jarlet with colourful green glaze, underside unglazed.

Traces of lime suggests the use as a lime container.

Despite the chips at the upper rim, the jarlet is a collectible piece, considering the fine crackled surface and the attractive greenish colour. condition:

major old chips to the upper rim, otherwise good condition

diameter: height:

88 mm 61 mm

price:

70 € (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Jarlet with crackled greenish-brown glaze, Vietnam, probably 16th century

A jarlet with various shades of greenish-brown glaze, underside unglazed.

Rich traces of lime suggests the use as a lime container.

The jarlet is a collectible piece, considering the fine crackled surface and the impressive greenish brown colour. condition:

minor age-related wear, a chip to the rim of the base, a very fine hairline good condition overall

diameter: height:

80 mm 55 mm

price:

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Green glazed miniature jarlet, Sawankhalok, Northern Thailand, 14th to 16th century

A miniature jarlet, probably from Sawankhalok, crackled celadon glaze.

In the style of Chinese Qingbai ware.

Underside unglazed. condition:

age-related condition, minor old chips and wear, good condition overall

diameter: height:

52 mm 33 mm

reference:

The Ceramics of South-East Asia, Roxanna M. Brown, Art Media Resources Ltd, 2000, Khmer Wares, plate 32.c

price:

50 € (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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“Chrysanthemum” box and cover, Song dynasty, probably 11th/12th century

From a shipwreck, discovered fall 1996 at Java Sea between Java and Kalimantan, we offer a lidded cosmetic box. The top of the lid is adorned with a flowering chrysanthemum.

The cargo comprised about 10,000 ceramic objects, only 1/3 of them were intact. 200 objects were exhibited 1998 at Museum für Kunsthandwerk Frankfurt/Main (Germany). condition: abrasion to the glaze, otherwise very good condition diameter:

68 mm

height:

reference:

Weltkunst, Aktuelle Zeitschrift für Kunst und Antiquitäten, 68. Jahrgang, Nummer 8, August 1998, S. 1542/1543 https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/importantchinese-art-l18210/lot.76.html

price:

240 € (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Mixed multicoloured beads, Pyu period, Burma (Myanmar) or Dvaravati (Thailand), 1st millennium

1 strand (restrung on wire) with 53 multicoloured beads, made of glass, clay and semiprecious stones (agate, carnelian, onyx, rock crystal). Beads in various shapes and sizes.

Similar beads on display at National Museum Bangkok (please see picture on the top of next page). diameter: 4-13 mm, tube beads with a length up to 20 mm length of the strand: about 490 mm condition:

fine, attractive multicoloured beads in mainly very good condition, few with age-related wear and chips

references:

Elizabeth H. Moore, EARLY LANDSCAPES OF MYANMAR, River Books Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 2007, p. 221 National Museum Bangkok, photo top left

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Strand of rare ancient green glass beads, Malaysia or Indonesia, probably 1st millennium

A strand of 80 fine, larger emerald-green glass beads in the shape of pebbles, restrung on wire. size of the beads: length:

7 to 10 mm about 600 mm

condition:

fine, green beads in very good condition, age-related weathering

references:

Elizabeth H. Moore, EARLY LANDSCAPES OF MYANMAR, River Books Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 2007, p. 221 and p. 231 (Than Swe collection)

price:

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Selected mainly blue glass beads, Pyu (Burma) or Dvaravati (Thailand), 1st millennium

1 strand with over 130 multicoloured beads, mostly in different shades of blue and various sizes.

Restrung wire.

Similar beads are on display at the National Museum Bangkok. diameter: length:

3-10 mm about 625 mm

condition:

a fine selection of multicoloured beads in mainly very good condition

references:

Elizabeth H. Moore, EARLY LANDSCAPES OF MYANMAR, River Books Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 2007, p. 221 National Museum Bangkok, picture top on right page

price:

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A fine selection of mainly blue glass beads, Pyu (Burma) or Dvaravati (Thailand), 1st millennium

1 strand with over 170 multicoloured beads, mostly in different shades of blue from greenish to almost black, and in various sizes.

Restrung on wire.

Similar beads are on display at the National Museum Bangkok. diameter: length:

3-10 mm about 635 mm

condition:

a fine selection of multicoloured beads in mainly very good condition

references:

Elizabeth H. Moore, EARLY LANDSCAPES OF MYANMAR, River Books Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 2007, p. 221

price:

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A fine selection of mainly blue glass beads, Pyu (Burma) or Dvaravati (Thailand), 1st millennium

1 strand with over 140 blue beads in different shades of blue from greenish to almost black, and in various sizes.

Restrung on wire.

Similar beads are on display at the National Museum Bangkok. diameter: length:

3-10 mm about 635 mm

condition:

a fine selection of blue beads in mainly very good condition, only a very few with chips

references:

Elizabeth H. Moore, EARLY LANDSCAPES OF MYANMAR, River Books Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 2007, p. 221

price:

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A fine selection of blue glass beads, Pyu (Burma) or Dvaravati (Thailand), 1st millennium

1 strand with over 160 blue beads in different shades of blue from greenish to almost black, and in various sizes.

Restrung on wire.

Similar beads are on display at the National Museum Bangkok. diameter: length:

3-6 mm about 595 mm

condition:

a fine selection of blue beads in mainly very good condition, only a very few with minor chips

references:

Elizabeth H. Moore, EARLY LANDSCAPES OF MYANMAR, River Books Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 2007, p. 221

price:

110 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Mixed multicoloured glass and clay beads, Pyu period, Burma, 1st millennium

18 strands with over 300 multicoloured beads each, various sizes and materials. Restrung. size of the beads: length:

2-7 mm about 730 mm

condition:

fine, attractive multicoloured beads in mainly very good condition, agerelated wear, only a few with chips

references:

Elizabeth H. Moore, EARLY LANDSCAPES OF MYANMAR, River Books Co. Ltd., Bangkok, 2007, p. 221 and p. 231 (Than Swe collection)

price for 18 strands:

900 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

price for 1 strand:

56 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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A bronze weight, depicting a nandi, Burma, around 1700 or earlier

A rare, old 20 tical weight of a reclining nandi on a flat plinth.

A collector’s piece! condition:

very good age-related condition

weight:

20 tical / 275 grams

dimensions:

51 x 30 x 52 mm (L x W x H)

provenance:

old German collection, acquired in Burma in the 1980

price:

sold

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Toe 1C, 1 viss / 100 tical circa 1680 catalogue no. 83 a)

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Toe 1C, ½ viss / 50 tical circa 1680 catalogue no. 83 b)

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Toe 1C, Burma, circa 1680

This standard form still adheres to the older mass standard of 15 grams per tical. The lions bear a mouth appendage and sit on an octagonal base. The bigger weights with handle. from left to right a) weight: verification mark:

rare 1 viss weight, right ear is broken off, otherwise good condition with fine bronze patina 100 tical / 1’467 grams height: 103 mm circular depression in front of the base, 4 ray star base left

price:

sold

b) weight: verification mark:

old wear, traces of use, natural grown dark patina, elongated base 50 tical / 725 grams height: 80 mm circular depression in front of the base, 4 ray star base left

price:

sold

c) weight: verification mark:

very good condition 20 tical / 296 grams height: 54 mm square depression in front of the base, circle base right

price:

220 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

c) weight: verification mark:

smooth surface, fine patina, small hole on the back of the base 5 tical / 74 grams height: 35 mm square depression in front of the base, with a second mark, probably a rare 5 ray star on the base right

price:

120 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Hintha 1B, Burma, c. 1640

A fine example of a Hintha 1B from the first half of the 17th century. The Hintha stands on a circular base, wings with vertical notches.

Dark, almost black patina. condition:

good, age-related condition, most of the decoration lines are still visible

weight: height: verification mark:

10 tical / 145 grams 48 mm circular depression in front of the base

price:

sold

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Two bird and one lion weight, Lanna, probably 17th century

Rare fine examples of bronze weights from the Lanna / Shan region. Rich decoration.

All three weights are in very good condition with typical traces of use. reference:

Rolf und Ilse Braun, Opiumgewichte Opium Weights Poids d‘Asie, Landau 1883, figs. 27, 28, 29, 34, 148, 149

from left to right a) weight: height: price:

62 grams 36 mm sold

b) weight: height: price:

124 grams 47 mm sold

c) weight: height: price:

132 grams 42 mm sold

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So-called “Sleeping Ducks” from Mon state, Burma 17th / 18th century

A group of Hintha 2 weights. The 5 tical weight on the right, a H2A, with rare circular base and silvery patina. from left to right a) Hintha 2C weight: verification mark: price:

20 tical / 316 grams 6 ray star sold

height:

52 mm

b) Hintha 2C weight: verification mark: price:

10 tical / 158 grams 6 ray star sold

height:

43 mm

c) Hintha 2C weight: verification mark: price:

10 tical / 159 grams height: 40 mm 6 ray star 95 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

d) Hintha 2A weight: verification mark: price:

5 tical / 76 grams height: 31 mm circular depression in front of the base 120 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Lion weights T1C, T1D, C1, Burma, circa 1680 - 1730

On the left we have a fine example of the standard form T1C, readjusted with lead to 308 grams.

Centre left is most likely a transitional weight from T1C to T1D. The lion figure centre right resembles a T1D, could be Arakan or later.

Finally on the right we have the first Chinthe weight C1 in very good condition. from left to right: a) weight: verification mark:

20 tical / 308 grams height: 55 mm square depression in front of the octagonal base

price:

240 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

b) weight: verification mark:

20 tical / 316 grams 9 ray star

price:

140 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

c) weight: verification mark:

10 tical / 173 grams none

price:

100 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

d) weight: verification mark:

20 tical / 322 grams 4 ray star

price:

120 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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height: base:

height: base:

height: base:

57 mm octagonal

54 mm hexagonal

67 mm octagonal

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Toe 1D, Burma, prior to 1776

Mid-18th century three new standard forms appeared with a 9 ray star mark: the Toe 1D, Hintha 1C and the Chinthe group (C1, C2A and C2B).

The T1D is characterised by the remarkable tail form with 3 or 4 tufts curving upwards and the pearl necklace around the chest, made as a single or double row.

Here we have a set of 20, 10 and 5 tical weights with the typical wear and traces of use as market weights over decades. Decoration partly worn. from left to right: a) weight:

20 tical / 323 grams

price:

100 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

b) weight:

10 tical / 154 grams

price:

60 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

c) right: weight:

5 tical / 78 grams

price:

60 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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height:

height:

height:

63 mm

48 mm

38 mm

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Chinthe 2B, Burma, prior to 1837

Chinthe 2B weights, called “the kings weights”, were in circulation during the long reign of king Bodawpaya (1782-1819). They were the last weights in the shape of a lion beast. After the kings dead only bird weights (Hintha/Karaweik) were issued. The Chinthe figures stand on a square base with 9 ray star verification mark on the right, the 1 viss weight (on the left) with remarkable decoration. from left to right: a) weight:

100 tical / 1’646 grams

price:

sold

b) weight:

50 tical / 807 grams

price:

sold

c) weight:

20 tical / 319 grams

price:

sold

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height:

123 mm

height:

94 mm

height:

73 mm

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Chinthe 2B, Burma, prior to 1837

Here we offer three good examples of 20 tical Chinthe 2B weights with natural grown dark patina and the 9 ray star mark. condition:

old wear as expected, good condition overall

from left to right: a) weight: height:

20 tical / 322 grams 70 mm

price:

sold

b) weight: height:

special handle with knobs, greenish encrustations 20 tical / 321 grams 74 mm

price:

90 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

c) weight: height:

with the dot mark on the back of the base, 9 ray star mark well visible, additional line decoration to the handle 20 tical / 315 grams 72 mm

price:

90 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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Hintha 1C, 20 tical circa 1760 catalogue no. 91

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Hintha 4C, 20 tical 19th century catalogue no. 96

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Hintha 1C, Burma, c. 1760

This example of Hintha 1C shows very well the distinctive features of this standard form, in particular the upwards curved tail tip, the long neck feathers and the trefoil mouth appendage.

The smooth surface shows fine natural bronze patina.

The verification mark, base front right, is partly faded but still visible. weight: height: verification mark:

20 tical / 308 grams 64 mm 9 ray star (partly faded)

price:

sold

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Hintha 1C, Burma, circa 1760

The Hintha 1C is the last with a decorated mouth appendage, which appears in various forms, such as worm, trefoil, grain or branch. The bird is standing on an octagonal base.

The weights offered here bear worms as a mouth appendage and one of them a trefoil (10 tical, second left).

All four weights marked with a 9 ray star (base front right). condition:

old, typical wear, traces of use and natural grown patina

from left to right: a) weight:

20 tical / 316 grams

price:

sold

b) weight:

10 tical / 162 grams

price:

80 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

c) right: weight:

10 tical / 163 grams

price:

80 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

d) right: weight:

20 tical / 324 grams

price:

130 Euro (incl. 7 % VAT plus packaging and shipping)

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64 mm

height:

51 mm

height:

height:

52 mm

63 mm

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Hintha, Arakan (Burma), around 1900

A unique unusual Hintha weight, probably depicting a rooster.

The weight has an octagonal base in conical shape. Rolf and Ilse Braun show a similar weight (fig. 10) with polygonal base.

Please note the special tail decoration and the form of the head. condition:

good condition with typical traces of use

weight: height: base:

10 tical / 159 grams 49 mm octagonal

reference:

Rolf und Ilse Braun, Opiumgewichte Opium weights, Poids d’Asie, Pfälzische Verlagsanstalt GmbH, Landau 1983

price:

sold

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Rare “Twins” of Hintha 4A3 from the same workshop, Shan States (Burma), late 19th century

“Twins”, made of silvery bronze with beautiful natural patina. Both Hintha weights are comparable, almost down to the smallest detail. They show all typical signs and smooth surface from long time use over decades.

A merchant bought these weights from a workshop somewhere in the southern Shan States more than a century ago. And so it’s a great surprise that the “twins” are still together and now available for sale.

A rare lucky chance. Only available as a pair. from left to right: weight: height: verification mark:

10 tical / 158 grams 51 mm 6 ray star

weight: height: verification mark:

10 tical / 161 grams 52 mm 6 ray star

price for the pair:

sold

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A set of Hintha 4A3, Shan States (Burma), 19th century

A rare set of H4A3 weights, made of bronze, with rich natural patina and in very good condition. These weights were issued in the Shan States of Burma during the late 19 th century. All three weights marked with the 6 ray star on the base front right, well visible in the picture above. from left to right: a) weight: height:

20 tical / 326 grams 69 mm

price:

sold

b) weight: height:

10 tical / 161 grams 51 mm

price:

sold

c) weight: height:

5 tical / 77 grams 43 mm

price:

sold

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Hintha 4C, 10, 20 and 5 tical (left to right) Shan States, 19th century catalogue no. 97 b), 96 and 97 c)

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A fine example of a so-called “Kissing Duck”, Hintha 4C, Shan States (Burma), 19th century

With its rich and detailed decoration, this 20 tical weight is a rare find, artistically shaped with protruding open mouth, dominated by full lips, elongated eyes, chest bands and zig-zag pattern around the upper edge of the base.

Rich natural patina.

Excellent condition with only minor age-related wear. weight: height: verification mark:

20 tical / 319 grams 67 mm 6 ray star

price:

sold

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A group of Hintha 4C, “Kissing Duck”, Shan States (Burma), 19th century

Due to the elaborate and rich decoration, these Hintha weights, called “open mouth” or kissing duck” belong to the most sought after forms of the Burmese and Shan standard weights.

Here we offer three examples of 10 (left and centre) and 5 tical (right). from left to right: a) weight: height:

10 tical / 161 grams 54 mm

price:

sold

b) weight: height:

10 tical / 160 grams 51 mm

price:

sold

c) weight: height:

5 tical / 82 grams 40 mm

price:

sold

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A group of Hintha 4D, Shan States (Burma), c. 1825-1925

These bird weights are most likely from Yawnghwe (see Annandale, 1917), a princely state of the Shan States, today Nyaungshwe on the shores of the Inle Lake.

The shape of these late Shan weights distinguishes them easily from the earlier Burmese weights.

The two bronze weights, left one and centre right, issued pre-1900 and both brass weights, centre left and right, later, between 1900 and before 1925. from left to right: a) weight: verification mark:

smooth surface, fine natural bronze patina 20 tical / 303 grams height: 65 mm worn off

price:

sold

b) weight:

10 tical / 165 grams

price:

sold

c) weight: verification mark: price:

nice silvery bronze with clearly visible verification mark, very good condition 10 tical / 162 grams height: 52 mm perfectly incised bird symbol sold

d) weight: price:

5 tical / 80 grams sold

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height:

56 mm

43 mm

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Sources and recommended further readings Alexandra Green, Burmese Silver from the Colonial Period Ad Ilissvm, London 2022 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 Somkiart Lopetcharat, Myanmar Buddha, The Image and its History Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2007 Somkiart Lopetcharat, Lao Buddha, The Image and its History Siam International Book Company Ltd., 2000 Paul and Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle Thames and Hudson, London 1984 Rolf und Ilse Braun, Opiumgewichte Opium weights Poids d'Asie Pfälzische Verlagsanstalt, Landau, 1983

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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,

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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 Asian Art. Am Ruhrstein 44 45133 Essen-Bredeney Germany phone: +49 176 38516147 email: gallery@opiumgewichte.com Inhaber: Dipl.-Ing. Michael Herrfurth Quelle: www.kluge-seminare.de (z.T. geändert und ergänzt)

A brass figure of a female deity, probably Manasa or Rada India, 18th / 19th century, height: 315 mm provenance: Sotheby’s London, 1993, lot 491

Michael Herrfurth A s I a n A r t.

www.opiumgewichte.com Am Ruhrstein 44 45133 Essen (Germany) phone: +49 176 385 16147 email: gallery@opiumgewichte.com