Archives: Objects
Enquiry about object: 6708
Seven Silver Birth Motif Pendants (Salhayat)
Libya, Egypt, Algeria & Djerba Island, Tunisia circa 1900
length of the largest pendant: 10.3cm, combined weight: 111g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6622
Thai Cast Silver Standing Buddha
Thailand 17th-18th century
height: 14.4cm, weight: 226g
Provenance
private collection, London.
Enquiry about object: 6740
Set of Four Chinese Export Silver Candle Stands by Wang Hing
Maker: Wang Hing, Guangdong (Canton) & Hong Kong, China circa 1890
height: approximately 19cm, combined weight: 1,672g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6851
Rare Pair of Sri Lankan Silver & Gold Palm Leaf Book (Ola) Covers set with Sapphires & other Gems
Kandy, Sri Lanka circa 1900
length: 30.2cm, width: 6cm, combined weight: 1,047g
Provenance
private collection, Germany; thence by descent
Enquiry about object: 6745
Tibetan Brass Vajra & Ghanta Pair with Original Cases
Tibet circa 17th-18th century
length of ghanta: 16cm, length of vajra: 12cm, height of main case:20.5cm, combined weight: 840g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6768
Large Indian Bhils Silver Amulet (Nama) with Bheru (Shiva)
Bhil People, Rajasthan or Gujarat, India 19th century
height (of amulet): 15cm, width: 11.3cm, weight: 184g
Provenance
private collection, London, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6866
Superb Bukharan Gilded Silver, Niello & Filigree Waist Buckle
Bukhara, Uzbekistan 19th century
length along the inner curve: 31.7cm, width: 4.1cm, weight: 319g
Provenance
UK art Market
Enquiry about object: 6970
Exceptional Kandyan Gilded & Silvered Brass Standing Buddha & Painted Wooden Stand
Kandy, Sri Lanka 18th century
height of wooden mount: 43.7cm, width: 19cm; height of statue: 28cm; weight of wooden mount: 1,923g, weight of statue: 1,625g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6858
Pair of Kutch Indian Silver Cheroot Containers
Kutch, North-West India circa 1880
height: approximately 12.8cm, combined weight: 364g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6736
Khorassan Silver-Inlaid Bronze Vase or Jug
Khorassan North-East Iran 12th century
height: 16cm, width: 15cm, weight: 851g
Provenance
UK art markey
Enquiry about object: 6767
Himalayan-Indian Brass Mohra
Eastern Himachal Pradesh, Northern India circa 16th-17th century
length: 13.8cm, width: 12cm, weight: 857g (display stand - length: 18.9cm, width: 13.4cm, depth: 4.5cm)
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6814
Chinese Silver Tongue Scraper with Goldfish Motifs
China 19th century
length: 10.3cm, width: 4.1cm, weight: 6g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6781
Naga Brass Pendant
Konyak Naga People, Burma/India circa 1900
height: 16cm, width: 6.3cm, weight: 90g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6876
Pashtun Gilded-Silver Upper-Arm Ornament (Bazuband)
Ghilzai people, Pashtun, Afghanistan early 20th century
overall length (without the black cord): 22.3cm, width: 4.3cm, weight (including the cord): 67g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6716
Dutch Colonial Carved Ebony Bible Box
Dutch Colonial Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 18th century
width: 23.2cm, depth: 16.1cm, height: 7.5cm, weight: 780g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6777
Naga Chank Shell Bead Necklace
Naga People circa 1900
length: 93.1cm, weight: 96g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6779
Naga Blue Glass Bead & Brass Necklace
Konyak Naga People, Burma/India circa 1900
length of pendant: 14.5cm, width: 6.2cm, circumference: approximately 72cm
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6904
North Indian Parcel-Gilt Silver Rosewater Sprinkler
Northern India 19th century
height: 30.8cm, width: 8.7cm, depth: 6.9cm, weight: 250g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6944
Uzbek Gold Nose Ring (Arabek)
Uzbek People, Central Asia, including Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan early 20th century
width: 2.1cm, height: 2.9cm, weight: 4g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6910
Ethiopian Silvered Brass Processional Cross (Yamasaor Masqal)
Ethiopia 20th century
height: 71.3cm, width: 51.5cm, weight: 2,864g
Provenance
private collection, UK.
Enquiry about object: 5688
Tuareg Wooden Storage Post (Bela)
Tuareg People, Mali, Niger or Algeria early 20th century
height (including stand): 148cm, width: 51.5cm
Provenance
private collection, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6918
Bhutanese Silver Cloak Pin (Koma) Set
Bhutan circa 1900
diameter of the cloak fasteners (widest): 6cm, overall length: 56cm, weight: 88g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6919
Pair of Bhutanese Silver Cloak Pins (Koma)
Bhutan circa 1900
diameter (widest): 6.4cm, combined weight: 80g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6922
Bhutanese Silver & Turquoise Bracelet
Bhutan early 20th century
external diameter (widest): 7.6cm, internal diameter: 6.5cm, weight: 61g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6730
Mindanao Brass Betel Box
Mindanao, The Philippines circa 1900
width: 15.3cm, height: 6.9cm, depth: 8.3cm, weight: 1,135g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6557
Indian Silver Toe Ring
Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh, India 19th century
length: 7.3cm, width: 5.4cm, weight: 47g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6925
Pair of Silver-Gilt & Niello Talismanic Amulets (Boyun Tumar)
Samarkand or Tashkent, Uzbekistan 19th century
width of triangular amulet: 11.1cm, combined weight: 168g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6783
Pair of Naga Brass Bracelets
Naga People, North-Eastern India 19th century
internal diameter: approximately 6.8cm, combined weight: 549g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6727
Massive Indian Silver Presentation Footed Bowl & Stand
Madras, India dated 1898
height of bowl: 35cm, width (handle to handle): 53cm, depth: approximately 41cm, overall height (with stand): 55cm, weight of bowl: 4,586g
Provenance
private collection, UK
Enquiry about object: 6505
Rare Pair of Indian Wooden Supports Carved as Colonial Hindu Guardian Figures
South India, probably Madras late 18th century
height of each: 98.7cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6927
Katawaz Gilded Silver Ear Ornaments
Katawaz People, Katawaz Basin, Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Area 19th century
length: approximately 11.9cm, width: 7.2cm, combined weight: 136g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6799
Pair of Nigerian Cast & Engraved Bronze Bangles
Lower Niger River, Nigeria early 20th century
external diameter (widest): 9.9 to 10.1cm, internal diameter: 5.4 to 5.9cm, combined weight: 1,330g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6491
Exceptional Lucknow Court Embroidered Zari & Silk Shawl or Sash
Lucknow, India circa 1800
length: 257cm, width: 35.5cm, weight: 250g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6845
Indian Silver Bird-Shaped Container in the Manner of Oomersi Mawji
Kutch, India circa 1880
height: 15cm, length: 17cm, weight: 277g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6778
Rare Naga Brass Necklace
Naga or Chin People, India/Burma 19th century
circumference or full length: approximately 70cm, weight: 341g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6762
Pair of Aristocratic Balinese Doors Carved in High Relief with Gilding
Bali, Indonesia late 19th century
length: 184.4cm, width (of the pair): 71cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6704
Exceptional Sri Lankan Colonial Coromandel (Calamander) Wood Box
Sri Lanka circa late 18th century
width: 34.9cm, height: 13.3cm, depth: 24.7cm, weight: 3,092g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6735
Fine Bronze Ganesha as Mahaganapati & Consort (Shakti)
South India, probably Karnataka 16th century
height: 7.5cm, width: 7cm, depth: 4.8cm, weight: 293g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6739
Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Burma 18th-early 19th century
height: 31cm, width: 12.5cm, depth: 10cm, weight: 1,421g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6753
Nepalese Gilded Vishnu Pendant set with Pearls & Semi-Precious Stones
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal 18th-19th century
height: approximately 8cm, width: 5.7cm, weight: 35g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6772
Very Fine, Early Tanimbar Ancestor Figure
Tanimbar, Southeast Moluccas, Eastern Indonesia 18th century
height: 15cm, width: 5.4cm, depth: 5cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Northern England; acquired by the previous owners from an antiques fair, York, England, circa 1980
Enquiry about object: 6773
Exceptional, Early Tanimbar Ancestor Figure
Tanimbar, Southeast Moluccas, Eastern Indonesia 18th century
height: 16.4cm, width: 5.4cm, depth: 4.5cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Northern England; acquired by the previous owners from an antiques fair, York, England, circa 1980
Enquiry about object: 6776
Fine Naga Glass & Brass Bead Necklace
Ao Tribe, Naga People, Burma/India circa 1900
total length: 71cm, weight: 400g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6771
Burmese Bell Carried by Two Buddhist Devotees
Burma early-to mid 20th century
height: 41cm, length (of the rod): 52.5cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6765
Fine Dutch Colonial Batavian Silver Filigree Box & Cover
Dutch East Indies, Batavia or West Coast of Sumatra circa 1700
width: 9.8cm, height: approximately 5.9cm, weight: 276g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6803
Rare Sri Lankan Horn & Silver Box
Sri Lanka 18th-19th century
width: 10.2cm, height: 11cm, depth: 5.2cm, weight: 58g
Provenance
UK art Market
Enquiry about object: 6782
Superb, Multi-Strand Naga Bead Necklace
Naga People, India/Burma circa 1920s
total length: 74cm, weight: 637g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6793
Chinese Silver Gilt Butterfly Necklace with Jadeite & other Semi-Precious Stones
China early 20th century
total length: 45cm, width of pendant: 7.6cm, weight: 62g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6794
Pair of Chinese Pendant Cabochon Turquoise & Gilt Earrings
China early 20th century
height: 3.6cm, combined weight: 10g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6795
Exceptional Chinese Turquoise, Enamelled & Gilded Silver Filigree Bracelet & Ring
China early 20th century
open length of bracelet: 17.5cm, internal diameter of bracelet: 5.8cm, height of bracelet: 2.4cm, height of ring: 2.7cm, ring size: N (UK), 6 1/2 (UK) but flexible; combined weight: 59g.
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6796
Fine, Chinese Silver-Gilt Bracelet with Large, Semi-Precious Stones
China early 20th century
internal diameter: 5.9cm, total length: 17.5cm, height: 3.1cm, weight: 49g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6811
Unusual Ashanti Carved Wooden Articulated Comb (Duafe)
Akan-Ashanti People, Ghana late 19th century-early 20th century
height: 34.7cm, width: 12cm, weight: 192g
Provenance
private collection, London.
Enquiry about object: 6812
Rare Pair of Large, Igbo Woman’s Brass Anklets (Ogba)
Igbo People, Nigeria 19th century
diameter: approximately 34.5cm, height: 11.9cm, combined weight: 2,990g (1,498g and 1,492g)
Provenance
private collection, Channel Islands, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6813
Inscribed Silver Box Presented by Burma’s First Prime Minister U Nu
Burma (Myanmar) dated 1957
width: 12.2cm, height: approximately 7.1cm, weight: 166g
Provenance
private collection, London.
Enquiry about object: 6831
Tibetan Gilded Dharma Wheel Altar Stand inlaid with Semi-Precious Gems
Tibet 18th-19th century
height: 33.2cm, width: 11.7cm, weight: 1,003g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6847
Pair of Silver-Gilt Colonial Altar Cruets (Vinajeras)
Spanish or Portuguese Colonial, possibly Mexico circa 17th century
height: 11.2cm, combined weight: 309g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6888
East Javanese or Madurese Ceremonial Rattan & Wood Ceremonial Rice Basket
East Java or Madura, Indonesia 19th century
diameter: approximately 26cm, height: 22cm, weight: 480g
Provenance
art market, France.
Enquiry about object: 6891
Nepalese Image of the Black Jambhala (Kubera) Carved in Schist
Nepal circa 18th century
height: 25.9cm, width: 17cm, depth: 5.8cm, weight: 2,347g
Provenance
private English collection
Enquiry about object: 6897
Egyptian Silver Fish Fertility Pendant (Samaka)
Abu el-Numrus, Egypt circa 1913
length: approximately 18cm, width (of the largest fish): 11cm, weight: 100g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6898
Tibetan Woman’s Pouch or Purse (Baghu) with Silver & Brass Mounts, Lapis Lazuli & Coral
Tibet 19th century
width: 15.8cm, height (without strap): 11cm, weight: 225g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6900
Tibetan Tinder Pouch & Striker (Icag) with Silver Mounts, Coral & Turquoise
Tibet 19th century
width: 13.2cm, height (without strap): 10.4cm, weight: 260g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6901
Tibetan Woman’s Pouch or Purse (Baghu) with Gilded Silver Mounts & Turquoise
Tibet 19th century
width: 12.5cm, height (without strap): 11.2cm, weight: 310g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6902
Tibetan Woman’s Pouch or Purse (Baghu) with Silver & Gilt Mounts, & Coral
Tibet 19th century
width: 12.5cm, height (without strap): 9.5cm, weight: 212g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6909
Indian Bronze of Vishnu Reclining on Ananta (Anantasayana)
Tamil Nadu, South India 17th century
width: 11.6cm, height: 8cm, depth: 5.6cm, weight: 440g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6914
Tlingit Woven Spruce Root Fan
Tlingit People, Southeast Alaska, United States circa 1900
height: 41.4cm, width: 23.5cm, weight: 63g
Provenance
private collection, London.
Enquiry about object: 6797
Paduang or Kayan Lahwi (Long-Necked) Woman’s Brass Neck Rings & Anklets
Paduang or Kayan Lahwi People, Shan States, Eastern Burma 19th-early 20th century
height (of the longest neck ring): 13.2cm, width (of the wiodest neck ring): 18.3cm, width (of the arm rings): approximately 9cm, combined weight: 4,437g
Provenance
Private collection, UK; collected during colonial times.
Enquiry about object: 6752
Agra Pietra-Dura Marble Box Presented to the Governor of the Punjab & the United Provinces of India, 1928
Agra, India dated 1928
width: 27.4cm, height: 10.4cm, depth: 21cm, weight: 4,282g
Provenance
from the descendants of Lord Harley.
Enquiry about object: 6924
Central Asian Uzbek Head Ornament (Bodom-oy)
Khanate of Kiva, Xorazm (Khorezm), Region, Uzbekistan late 19th century-early 20th century
length: approximately 17.5cm, width: 10cm, weight: 142g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6930
Pair of Indian Silver & Gold Woman’s Ear Ornaments (Akota)
Saurashtra Peninsula, Gujarat, India early 20th century
width (individually): 5.2cm, height: 6.2cm, depth: 3.1cm, combined weight: 83g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6954
Central Asian Silver & Glass Bead Earrings
Uzbek People, Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & Turkmenistan, or Nuristan, Afghanistan 19th or early 20th century
height: 6.7cm, combined weight: 14g
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6960
Fine Pair of Oyo Yoruba Ibeji Twins
Yoruba People, Oyo, Igbuke Region, Nigeria late 19th century-early 20th century
height: approximately 27.1cm, combined weight: 563g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6940
Pair of Uzbek Gold Earrings with Pearls & Semi-Precious Stones
Uzbek People, Central Asia, including Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan early 20th century
Provenance
private European collection
Enquiry about object: 6775
Pair of Large, Indian, Princely, Parcel-Gilded & Enamelled Garuda Figures
Rajasthan, India circa 1800
heights (without stands): 23.8cm, width: 12.4cm, height (with stands): 32.5cm, combined weight: 2,475g
Provenance
German private collection, bought by the father of the previous owner in Germany in 1971 at the sale of a Rajasthan Maharaja's possessions
Enquiry about object: 6757
‘Red Royal Poinciana Trees, Java’: Oil Painting by Dutch East Indies Colonial Artist Gerard Pieter Adolfs
Java, Indonesia 1930s
height: 30cm, width: 40cm; with frame – height: 34.5cm, width: 44.3cm
Provenance
private collection, UK; originally exhibited in the Dutch Colonial Oranje Hotel, Padang, Sumatra.
Enquiry about object: 6385
Colonial French Oil Painting of Muhammad Ali Pasha, Ottoman Governor of Egypt & the Sudan, with White Slaves
Colonial France or France circa 1820
height: 42.2cm, width: 55cm; with frame – height: 48cm, width: 61cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6903
Large Ottoman Syrian or Egyptian Pale-Green Glass Mosque Lamp
Ottoman Syria or Egypt 19th century
height: 29.8cm, diameter: 23cm, weight: 2,346g
Provenance
Private collection, southern England
Enquiry about object: 3911
Ifugao or Bontoc Wood, Rattan & Pig Tusk Armband (Baningal or Abkil)
Bontoc or Ifugao People, Northern Luzon, Philippines 19th–early 20th century
outer diameter: 11.2cm, height of the figure: 8.5cm, weight: 146g
Provenance
private European collection.
Enquiry about object: 6372
Early Thai Bronze Taza or Betel Tray
Tenasserim region, Thailand/Burma circa 14th-15th century
diameter: 17cm, height: 9.8cm, weight: 380g
Provenance
private collection, London. Collected in Burma, in Tenasserim in 1933, by Maurice Collis (1889-1973). Collins entered the Indian Civil Service in 1911 & was posted to Burma in 1912. His postings included Sagaing & Arakan. He served as a district magistrate in Rangoon (1929-1930) and thereafter as Excise Commissioner. He returned to England in 1934 and wrote many books including on Burma.
Enquiry about object: 6449
Indian Silver Hanuman Mace (Gada) Bracelet
South India early 20th century
internal diameter: 7cm, weight: 19g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6373
Early Thai Bronze Cosmetics or Medicinal Dish
Tenasserim region, Thailand/Burma circa 14th-15th century
width: 8.6cm, weight: 103g
Provenance
private collection, London. Collected in Burma, in Tenasserim in 1933, by Maurice Collis (1889-1973). Collins entered the Indian Civil Service in 1911 & was posted to Burma in 1912. His postings included Sagaing & Arakan. He served as a district magistrate in Rangoon (1929-1930) and thereafter as Excise Commissioner. He returned to England in 1934 and wrote many books including on Burma.
Enquiry about object: 6374
Two Early Thai Bronze Betel Cups
Tenasserim region, Thailand/Burma circa 14th-15th century
height: 9cm and 4.6cm, combined weight: 349g
Provenance
private collection, London. Collected in Burma, in Tenasserim in 1933, by Maurice Collis (1889-1973). Collins entered the Indian Civil Service in 1911 & was posted to Burma in 1912. His postings included Sagaing & Arakan. He served as a district magistrate in Rangoon (1929-1930) and thereafter as Excise Commissioner. He returned to England in 1934 and wrote many books including on Burma.
Enquiry about object: 6684
Batavian Silver Filigree & Gilt Needle Case or Etui
Batavia, Dutch East Indies (Indonesia today) circa 1700
length: 10cm, diameter: 1.6cm, weight: 45g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6689
Kongo Copper Alloy Christian Crucifix (Nkangi Kiditu)
Kongo People, Congo 19th century and possibly earlier
length: 24.3cm, width: 12.9cm, weight: 451g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6647
Fine, Bamum Terracotta Pipe Bowl
Bamum or Bamileke People, Cameroon early 20th century
height (without stand): 17.5cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6697
Magnificent & Large Sri Lankan Cobra Demon (Maha Raksa) Dance Mask
Sinhala people, Coastal Sri Lanka 19th century
height: approximately 79cm (without stand), width: 62cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6690
Sri Lankan Seated Bronze Buddha
Sri Lanka Kandyan Period, 18th century
height: 11.4cm, width: 9cm, depth: 4.1cm, weight: 725g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6698
Rare & Magnificent Tibetan Rosary of Coconut-Shell Beads, Carnelian, Coral, Turquoise & Silver (Sin-‘phen)
Tibet 19th century
length: approximately 61cm, weight: 306g
Provenance
private collection, London, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6701
Rare Tibetan Rosary of Human Bone Beads (Mi Mgo’i Phreng Ba) & Multiple Silver Counters
Tibet 18th-19th century
length: approximately 61cm, weight: 115g
Provenance
private collection, London, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6714
Rare Tibetan Rosary of Human Bone Beads (Mi Mgo’i Phreng Ba)
Tibet 19th century
length: approximately 60cm, weight: 99g
Provenance
private collection, London, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6726
Very Fine Colonial Inscribed, Dated & Engraved Silver & Gilt Brandy Warmer by Charles Nephew & Co. (with connections to the Siege of Cawnpore of the Indian Mutiny)
Calcutta, India circa 1850
length: approximately 24cm, width: 13.2cm, weight: 543g
Provenance
private collection, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6699
Exceptional & Rare Tibetan Rosary of Human Bone Beads (Mi Mgo’i Phreng Ba) inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones & Amber Beads
Tibet 18th-19th century
length: approximately 75cm, weight: 189g
Provenance
private collection, London, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6724
Unusual Silver Fish Rosewater Sprinkler
possibly Kalimantan, Indonesia 19th century
length: approximately 23cm, height: 16.7cm, depth: 6.7cm, weight: 492g
Provenance
Collection of Julian Sands, UK/US.
Enquiry about object: 6700
Tibetan Rosary of Human Bone Beads (Mi Mgo’i Phreng Ba)
Tibet 19th century
length: approximately 54cm, weight: 96g
Provenance
private collection, London, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6696
Ladakh ‘Turquoiseware’ & Coral-Inlaid Gilded Copper Teapot
Ladakh, Himalayan India early 20th century
height: 17.5cm, width: approximately 21.5cm, depth: 12.7cm, weight: 852g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6705
Omani Coral & Niello Silver & Gold Necklace with Maria Theresa Thalers
Oman 19th-early 20th century
length: 87cm, weight: 339g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6536
Unusual Shan Burmese Silver-Gilt Knife
Shan or related groups, Eastern Burma early 20th century
length: 27.8cm, width: 2.8cm, weight: 105g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6570
Indian Khasi Silver Cuff Bracelet
Khasi people, North-eastern India early 20th century
height: 7.8cm, internal diameter: 4.7-5.8cm, weight: 245g
Provenance
private Dutch collection.
Enquiry about object: 6721
Bejewelled Pair of Central Javanese Wedding Loro Blonyo Figures
Yogyakarta region, Central Java, Indonesia circa mid 20th century
height: (male) 51.6cm, (female) 47cm; width: (male) 33cm, (female) 17.5cm; combined weight: 5,653g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6695
Fine Bamboo Under-Vest for Qing & Qing-style Court Robes & Wedding Costumes
China & possibly Straits Settlements circa 1900
width: approximately 47cm, length: 41cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6703
Tibetan Woman’s Ga’u Box
Central Tibet 19th century
length: 6.2cm, height: 6.3cm, depth: 4.9cm, weight: 71g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6706
Indian Kutch Silver Torque (Varloh or Hansuli)
Kutch, Gujarat, India 19th century-early 20th century
internal diameter: 12.5cm x 11cm, weight: 670g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6707
Hmong Silver Torque Necklace with Three ‘Soul Lock’ Pendants
Hmong People, Northern Thailand, North-eastern Burma & Laos mid-20th century
internal diameter: 16cm x 14cm, weight: 1,090g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6713
Nubian Engraved Silver Pendants
Nubian & Related People, Southern Red Sea Area, Sudan 19th-early 20th century
width: (big pendant) 8cm, (small pendant) 4.2cm; combined weight: 25g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6200
Qing Court Pearl & Semi-Precious Stone Hat Ornament
China 19th century
height: 12.7cm, width: 9.8cm, weight: 44g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 5041
Burmese Lacquer Betel Box
Burma circa late 19th century
diameter: 23.2cm, height: 21.5cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6400
Indian Silver Pierced Crown, possibly for a Deity (Mukut)
India early 20th century
width: 24.5cm, height: 18.2cm, weight: 164g
Provenance
private collection
Enquiry about object: 6572
Himachal Pradesh Enamelled Silver Multi-Strand Necklace
Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India early 20th century
circumference: approximately 51cm, weight: 458g
Provenance
private Dutch collection
Enquiry about object: 6573
North African Pair of Heavy, Solid Silver Anklets
Libya, Tunisia or Sudan 19th-early 20th century
internal diameter: approximately 8.3 x 9.3cm, combined weight: 779g
Provenance
formerly in the Collection of Colette Ghysels, Brussels
Enquiry about object: 6578
Dutch Colonial Silver Betel Box & Key
Dutch East Indies, probably Batavia 18th century
width: 14.7cm, depth: 9.9cm, height: 6cm, weight: 586g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6650
Sudan Bongo Carved Wooden Stool or Headrest
Bongo People, South Sudan 19th-early 20th century
width: 23.2cm, height: 11.6cm, depth:12.1cm, weight: 535g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6671
Indian Miniature Bronze Ganesh
Maharashtra, India 19th century
height: 6.5cm, width: 4cm, depth: 2.7cm, weight: 179g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6702
Moroccan Gun Powder Flask
Berber People, Middle Atlas Mountain, Morocco 19th-early 20th century
width: 27cm, length: 25.1cm, depth: 12cm, weight: 623g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6618
Pair of Chinese Silver Marriage Bracelets
China 19th century
internal diameter: approximately 6.7 x 5.9cm, thickness: 1cm, eight: 79g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6728
Historically Important Colonial Silver Standing Cup Relating to the British Conquest of Java, 1811, Inscribed & Dated
colonial silversmith either in India, probably Calcutta, or Batavia, East Indies. circa 1810
height: approximately 55cm, width: 38.5cm, depth: 26cm, weight: 5,550g
Provenance
Collection of Julian Sands (UK); previously sold at Sotheby's London, 1991.
Enquiry about object: 6725
Inscribed Burmese Silver Bowl
Burma circa 1860-1870
diameter: 22cm, height: 16.3cm, weight: 1,192g
Provenance
private collection, UK
Enquiry about object: 4495
Three Cast Brass Miniature Indian Market Vendors
India, probably Bombay (Mumbai) or Calcutta (Kolkata) circa 1920
height: 6.2 - 9.9cm, combined weight: 800g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 5187
Indian Gold, Ruby & Pearl Nose Ring (Nath)
India, probably Rajasthan 19th century
width: 3.3cm, weight: 4g
Provenance
private collection, UK
Enquiry about object: 6191
Indian Enamelled Gold Peacock Pendant with Diamonds & Pearls
Northern India circa 1850
width: 3cm, weight: 10.3g
Provenance
private collection, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6546
Large Tekke Parcel-Gilt Silver Chest Ornament (Gonzuk)
Tekke People, Turkmenistan early 20th century
length: 25cm, weight: 285g
Provenance
Dutch antique market
Enquiry about object: 6550
Kazakh Silver Matchmaker’s Finger Ring (Zhuzik)
Kazakh people, Kazakhstan - Central Asia 19th-early 20th century
length (widest): 7.9cm, weight: 114g
Provenance
Dutch art market
Enquiry about object: 6551
Large Kazakh Silver & Gilt Matchmaker’s Double Finger Ring (Kudagi Zhuzik)
Kazakh people, Kazakhstan - Central Asia 19th-early 20th century
diameter: 8.5cm, weight: 117g
Provenance
Dutch art market
Enquiry about object: 6549
Kazakh Silver Matchmaker’s Double Finger Ring (Kudagi Zhuzik)
Kazakh people, Kazakhstan - Central Asia 19th-early 20th century
length (widest): 6.9cm, weight: 74g
Provenance
Dutch art market
Enquiry about object: 6391
Burmese Inscribed, Silver Model of a Buddhist Monk
Burma (Myanmar) early 20th century (dated 1920)
height: 13.9cm, diameter of base: 8.9cm, weight: 412g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6531
Tuareg Silver & Copper Head Ornament (Tcherot or Techeout tan ‘eraf)
Tuareg People, Niger, Algeria & Morocco first half of 20th century
length: approximately 29cm, width: 24cm, weight: 117g
Provenance
private collection, UK.
Enquiry about object: 6687
Yemeni Silver Upper Arm Bracelet (Damlaj)
Mahwit Province, Yemen early 20th century
external width: 13.1cm, internal width at widest point: 6.3cm, weight: 451g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6688
Straits Chinese-style Glazed Porcelain Jardiniere
China, possibly for the Straits Chinese Market circa 1900
diameter (top): 20.6cm, diameter (base): 15.4cm, height: 20.5cm
Provenance
Uk art market
Enquiry about object: 6645
Fine Pair of Straits Chinese Flower Girl’s Wedding Slippers
Peranakan or Straits Chinese, Singapore or Malacca, Malaysia late 19th-early 20th century
length: 15cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6646
Baule Cast Brass ‘Prestige’ Spoon
Baule People, Ivory Coast 19th-early 20th century
length: 14.6cm, width: 5.9cm, weight: 284g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6673
Cast Bronze 16-Armed Durga slaying Mahishasura
India 16th-17th century
height: 18.1cm, width: 13.8cm, depth: 7.9cm, weight: 1,567g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6676
Ottoman Jade & Silver Box with Emeralds & Rubies
Istanbul, Ottoman Turkey 17th-18th century
length: 7cm, depth: 5cm, height: 2.9cm, weight: 75g
Provenance
private collection, UK
Enquiry about object: 6681
Tall Mongolian Silver Ewer inset with Coral, Turquoise & Lapis Luzuli
Mongolia late 19th century or early 20th century
height: 46.5cm, width: 27cm, depth: 13cm, weight: 1,754g
Provenance
private collection, Channel Islands.
Enquiry about object: 6685
Yemeni Silver Amulet Hirz Pendant
Yemen early 20th century
length: 19.7cm, weight: 396g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6566
Very Unusual Arabian Silver & Gold Bracelet
Bedouin People, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia or Yemen early 20th century
internal diameter at widest point: 5.5cm, width: 13.3cm, height: 11cm, weight: 167g
Provenance
Dutch art market
Enquiry about object: 6619
Tibetan Burlwood & Silver Eating Bowl
Tibet 19th or early 20th century
diameter: 13.1cm, height: 5.3cm, weight: 238g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6623
Khmer-style Thai Silver Buddha
North-Eastern Thailand circa 16th century
height (without stand): 10.2cm, width: 7.4, weight (with stand): 302g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6634
Nepalese Rana-era Silver-Gilt Medicine Spoon set with Semi-Precious Stones
Nepal 19th century
length: 12cm, width: 3.3cm, weight: 27g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6642
Superb Nigerian Ibibio Carved Wooden Mask
Ibibio People, Cross River & adjacent regions, Nigeria 19th-early 20th century
height: 31cm, width: 29cm, depth: 19cm, weight: 1,104g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6682
Rare Nepalese Bronze Vajrayana Lingam-Yoni
Newar People, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal 18th century
height: 20cm, width: 13.5cm, diameter of base: 9.1cm, weight: 1,174g
Provenance
private collection, London.
Enquiry about object: 6555
Rajasthani Pair of Knitted Silver Wire Bracelets (Bala)
Rajasthan, India early 20th century
internal diameter at widest point: 8.5cm, combined weight: 189g
Provenance
Dutch art market
Enquiry about object: 6668
Indian Bronze Saint, probably the Shaivite Saint Sambandar
South India 17th-18th century
height: 21.4cm, width: 9.8cm, depth: 5.9cm, weight: 1,652g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6675
Tibetan Pierced, Chiselled & Gilded Iron Pen Case
Derge, Eastern Tibet circa 18th century
length: 34.8cm, weight: 334g
Provenance
private collection, UK
Enquiry about object: 6680
Pair of Sri Lankan or South Indian Yali Door Plates
Sri Lanka or South India circa 18th century
length (each): 16.5cm, width: 13.7cm, combined weight: 1,041g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6581
Unusual Armenian or Kurdish Silver Belt
Armenian people, Armenia or Turkey; or Kurdish People, Turkey 19th century
overall length: approximately 86cm, diameter of buckle: 8.5cm, overall weight: 482g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6677
Rare Straits Chinese or Nonyaware Wine Warmer, Cup & Cover
China, made for the Straits Chinese Market circa 1900
height: 13.8cm, diameter: 9.2cm, weight: 377g
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6548
Fine, Mongolian Silver Necklace with Coral & Turquoise
Khalkha People, Mongolia 19th-early 20th century
width of pendant: 21cm, length of chain: 66cm, weight: 272g
Provenance
private collection, Netherlands.
Enquiry about object: 6552
Rajasthani Pair of Silver ‘Sun-Burst’ Bracelets (Kada or Bangri Gokru)
Rajasthan, India early 20th century
external diameter: 11cm, internal diameter: 7.3cm, thickness: 0.8cm, combined weight: 189g
Provenance
private collection, Netherlands
Enquiry about object: 6541
Spectacular & Large Pair of Mongolian Silver Ear Ornaments or Temporals with Green Malachite & Coral
Khalkha People, Mongolia 19th-early 20th century
length: 32cm, combined weight: 312g
Provenance
private collection, Netherlands.
Enquiry about object: 6579
Straits Chinese Red & Gold Floor Candle Stand
Straits Chinese or Peranakan people, Straits Settlements, Malaysia & Singapore 19th century
height: 111cm
Provenance
UK art market
Enquiry about object: 6611
Portuguese-Thai Lacquered Box with Braganza Cross Mother-of-Pearl & Glass Inlay
Thailand, probably Ayutthaya, & Portugal 17th-18th century
length: 26.6cm, depth: 14.8cm, height: 13.2cm, weight: 936g
Provenance
Portuguese art market
Enquiry about object: 6527
Rare, Ifugao Triple-Figure Spoon (Pakko or Idu)
Ifugao People, Hapao region, Northern Luzon, Philippines circa 1870
length: approximately 38cm, weight: 69g
Provenance
UK art market