DESCRIPTION: In Burma (now called Myanmar), the most graceful lacquer ceremonial vessel is the Hsun-ok, used for centuries to carry gifts of food as offerings to the Buddhist monasteries. This tall, early 20th Century Hsun-ok comes from the Pagan region in Burma where much of the country's finest lacquerware was produced. Made in a very time consuming process, first the body is formed of many coils of split bamboo, then numerous coats of lacquer, first black, then red, are applied. The patina o... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A fantastic pair of antique carved and polychrome wood figures, originating from Bali and dating from about 1900 to 1920. These winged wolf-like creatures, crouching within a bed of flowering vines, are quite alert with their mouths open and teeth barred. Some of the original pigments of gilt, red, white and black remain. Indonesia is noted for its fanciful wood carvings that appear on temples and within shrines. These fantastic creatures are a testament to the imagination and s... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Inlaid Persian metalwork has long been distinguished for its fine craftsmanship and elaborate designs. Here we have an early 19th C. iron pen box, exquisitely inlaid with gold on all surfaces. On the top is featured three cartouches, the two outer ones with birds in a setting of intricate floral decorations, and the center with seated and standing figures on either side of a table. Elaborate big game hunting scenes surround all sides of the box, featuring men on galloping horses... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A delightful pare of silver Khmer boxes, reverse hand-hammered to create repousse animal forms, the first of a Buddhist lion, the second of a kneeling elephant. Small boxes such as these were made for storing ingredients used in betelnut chewing, and were produced in wonderfully diverse designs throughout Southeast Asia. This pair is lavished with great detail as evidenced by the toothy grin and fur of the lion and the elephant’s decorative saddle blanket. The removable top halve... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: Lovely carved gilt wood figure of a seated female in traditional robes with arm bands and elaborate headdress and collar. The figure is lacquered in black with traces of red and gilt, and is mounted on a custom stand. A very decorative piece originating from Thailand; early 20th C. Slight wear but generally in very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 25” high with stand x 13” wide.

DESCRIPTION: From an old Florida collection comes this exceptionally nice bronze Buddha sculpture, mounted on a wood block, with a green jade bead in center of his forehead. Here we see the Buddha’s peaceful expression, long pendulous ears and tightly coiled hair topped with a flame. A fragment from a larger sculpture, this piece has a beautiful dark patina which shows the age of a 19th C. piece. DIMENSIONS: With stand, 14 ¼” high; actual head, 10 ½” x 5 ¼”.