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Thailand, verguld bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 18e eeuw, gezeten in sattvasana met zijn handen in dhyanamudra, met verlengde o

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Lot 3404

Thailand, verguld bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 18e eeuw, gezeten in sattvasana met zijn handen in dhyanamudra, met verlengde oren en meditatieve gezichtsuitdrukking, het haar in dichte krullen, op latere sokkel (slijtage, vlam ontbrekend) h. 30 cm [1] Thailand, gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, 18th century, seated in sattvasana with his hands folded in dhyanamudra, with elongated earlobes and meditative facial expression, the hair in tight curls, on later stand (condition: some surface wear, wear to lacquer, flame on hand missing)

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China, bronzen 'draken en feniks' vaas, 20e eeuw, een zijde gemodelleerd in hoog reliëf met een feniks, de andere zijde met e

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Lot 3321

China, bronzen 'draken en feniks' vaas, 20e eeuw, een zijde gemodelleerd in hoog reliëf met een feniks, de andere zijde met een draak, met twee ruyi-vormige grepen, de onderzijde met driekarakter merk (lichte slijtage) h. 19,5 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar. [1] China, bronze 'dragon and phoenix' vase, 20th century, one side modelled in high relief with a phoenix, the other side with a dragon, with two ruyi-formed handles, the base with three-character mark (condition: some surface wear as expected)

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Thailand, diverse bronzen objecten, mogelijk Ban Chiang, bestaande uit verschillende armbanden, een kelk en een koker (defect

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Lot 3474

Thailand, diverse bronzen objecten, mogelijk Ban Chiang, bestaande uit verschillende armbanden, een kelk en een koker (defecten en slijtage) h. 18,4 cm max. [8] Thailand, various bronze objects, possibly Ban Chiang, comprising various bracelets, a chalice and a cylinder (damages and wear)

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Thailand, Ratnakosin-periode verguld bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 19e eeuw, zittend in sattvasana op een getrapte troon, zijn

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Lot 3423

Thailand, Ratnakosin-periode verguld bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 19e eeuw, zittend in sattvasana op een getrapte troon, zijn handen in bhumisparsamudra en dhyanamudra, zijn sanghati bedekt met gestileerde bloemen (defecten en herstellingen) h. 28 cm [1] Thailand, Ratnakosin-period gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, 19th century, seated in sattvasana on a stepped throne, his hands in bhumisparsamudra and dhyanamudra, his sanghati covered with stylised flowers (condition: one corner of base restuck, head restuck, flame on top of head broken away, small losses to the throne, wear to gilt)

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Japan, bronzen vaas, 20e eeuw, de kantige zijden gemodelleerd met plantenmotieven h. 32,5 cm [1] Japan, bronze vase, 20th ce

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Lot 3175

Japan, bronzen vaas, 20e eeuw, de kantige zijden gemodelleerd met plantenmotieven h. 32,5 cm [1] Japan, bronze vase, 20th century, the canted sides modelled with plant motifs

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Nepal/ Tibet, bronzen en koperen reisaltaartje, gau, en een metalen 'qilin' gewichtje, 20e eeuw, het altaartje deels verguld

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Lot 3399

Nepal/ Tibet, bronzen en koperen reisaltaartje, gau, en een metalen 'qilin' gewichtje, 20e eeuw, het altaartje deels verguld en met gestileerde florale decoratie, het gewichtje in de vorm van een zittende qilin h. 5-8 cm [2] Nepal/ Tibet, bronze and copper travelling shrine, gau, and a metal 'qilin' weight, 20th century,

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Japan, bronzen cloisonné vaas, 20e eeuw, gedecoreerd met banden met verschillende mythologische dieren, lotus en bloemen h. 3

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Lot 3320

Japan, bronzen cloisonné vaas, 20e eeuw, gedecoreerd met banden met verschillende mythologische dieren, lotus en bloemen h. 30,5 cm Provenance: Particuliere collectie Chinees en Japans porselein uit het bezit van een Nederlands verzamelaarsechtpaar. [1] Japan, bronze cloisonné vase, 20th century, decorated with bands of mythological animals, lotus and flowers (condition: some pitting and surface wear as expected)

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Thailand, Ratnakosin-periode verguld bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 19e eeuw, gezeten in sattvasana op een getrapte troon, zijn

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Lot 3425

Thailand, Ratnakosin-periode verguld bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 19e eeuw, gezeten in sattvasana op een getrapte troon, zijn handen in dhyanamudra, de troon bedekt met gestileerde florale en ruitpatronen (enkele defecten) h. 38 cm [1] Thailand, Ratnakosin-period gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, 19th century, seated in sattvasana on a stepped throne, his hands in dhyanamudra, the throne covered with stylised floral and geometrical pattern (condition: loss to top of head, wear to gilt, some losses to throne)

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Japan, bruin gepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Aida Tomiyasu (1901-1987), de ingesnoerde vaas bedekt met een bruin patina

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Lot 3169

Japan, bruin gepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Aida Tomiyasu (1901-1987), de ingesnoerde vaas bedekt met een bruin patina, in gesigneerde houten opbergdoos h. 27 cm [1] Japan, bown patinated bronze vase, signed Aida Tomiyasu (1901-1987), the cinched vase covered with a brown patina, in signed wood box (condition: in good overall condition)

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China, bronzen wierookbrander, 19e/ 20e eeuw, gemodelleerd met eekhoorns en prunus, de opengewerkte deksel bekroond door een

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Lot 3491

China, bronzen wierookbrander, 19e/ 20e eeuw, gemodelleerd met eekhoorns en prunus, de opengewerkte deksel bekroond door een leeuw, met zegelmerk (slijtage) l. 37,5 cm [1] China, bronze censer, 19th/ 20th century, modelled with squirrels and prunus, the openworked cover surmounted by a lion, with seal mark (condition: some wear)

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Japan, bruin gepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Yokokura Tomojirou (1925), cilindrisch, met horizontale ribben, met origin

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Lot 3167

Japan, bruin gepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Yokokura Tomojirou (1925), cilindrisch, met horizontale ribben, met originele houten gesigneerde doos (kleine randbeschadiging) h. 26 cm [1] Japan, brown patinated bronze vase, signed Yokokura Tomojirou (1925), cylindrical, with horizontal ribs, with original wood signed box (condition: small damage to the mouth rim)

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China, collectie fiches en gewichten, bestaande uit zeven diverse bronzen en ijzeren gewichten en een grote collectie parelmo

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Lot 3367

China, collectie fiches en gewichten, bestaande uit zeven diverse bronzen en ijzeren gewichten en een grote collectie parelmoeren fiches [zkj] China, a colleciton of bronze and iron weights and a collection of mother-of-pearl tokens

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China, drie verschillende bronzen sculpturen, 20e eeuw, een vergulde drakenkop, een boeddhistische leeuw en een aapje op sokk

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Lot 3346

China, drie verschillende bronzen sculpturen, 20e eeuw, een vergulde drakenkop, een boeddhistische leeuw en een aapje op sokkel h. 10,5 cm max. [3] China, three various bronze sculptures, 20th century, comprising a gilt dragon's head, a gilt buddhist lion and a monkey on stand

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Birma, twee Shan-stijl bronzen figuren van Boeddha, 20e eeuw, een gezeten in vajrasana, de ander in sattvasana, beide met rec

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Lot 3418

Birma, twee Shan-stijl bronzen figuren van Boeddha, 20e eeuw, een gezeten in vajrasana, de ander in sattvasana, beide met rechterhand in bhumisparsamudra en beide gezeten op hoge plint (kleine beschadigingen) h. 32,5-34 cm [2] Burma, two Shan-style bronze figures of Buddha, 20th century, one seated in vajrasana, the other in sattvasana, both with the right hand in bhumisparsamudra and both seate don a high plinth (condition: one with some losses to the lotus branches around his arms and to his crown, light wear)

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Japan, karafvormige bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Kasei Taizô (1922), bedekt met een gevlamd roodbruin patina [1] Japan, bottle-sh

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Lot 3251

Japan, karafvormige bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Kasei Taizô (1922), bedekt met een gevlamd roodbruin patina [1] Japan, bottle-shaped bronze vase, signed Kasei Taizô (1922), covered with a flamed reddish-brown patina (condition: some light surface wear as may be expected)

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China, bronzen wierookbrander in de vorm van een hert, in liggende houding met lingzhi in de bek l. 24 cm [1] China, bronze c

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Lot 3324

China, bronzen wierookbrander in de vorm van een hert, in liggende houding met lingzhi in de bek l. 24 cm [1] China, bronze censer shaped as a reclining deer holding a lingzhi

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Thailand, bronzen figuur van Boeddha Shakyamuni, Lanna-periode, 16e eeuw, zittend op een troon in sattvasana met zijn handen

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Lot 3406

Thailand, bronzen figuur van Boeddha Shakyamuni, Lanna-periode, 16e eeuw, zittend op een troon in sattvasana met zijn handen gevouwen in dhyanamudra, zijn gezicht met verlengde oren, gewelfde lippen en geloken ogen, het gekrulde haar met ushnisa (herstellingen en beschadigingen) h. 38 cm [1] Thailand, bronze figure of Buddha Shakyamuni, Lanna period, 16th century, seated on a throne in sattvasana with his hands folded in dhyanamudra, his face with elongated earlobes, full mouth and downcast eyes, the curled headdress topped with ushnisa (condition: chip to top part of ushnisa, head has been broken off and re-attached with some related losses, loss to back of throne, expected surface wear)

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Thailand, drie Lanna en twee Ayutthaya-stijl bronzen Boeddhahoofden, 16e-17e eeuw, alle met gestileerde, meditatieve gelaatsu

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Lot 3431

Thailand, drie Lanna en twee Ayutthaya-stijl bronzen Boeddhahoofden, 16e-17e eeuw, alle met gestileerde, meditatieve gelaatsuitdrukking en op latere houten sokkel (slijtage) h. 6-9 cm [5] Thailand, three Lanna and two Ayutthaya-style bronze heads of Buddha, 16th-17th century, all with stylised, meditative facial expression and on later wood stand (condition: all with wear as expected)

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Sri Lanka, bronzen figuur van Murugan, 20e eeuw, met twaalf armen met verschillende attributen, een pauw achter hem (slijtage

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Lot 3439

Sri Lanka, bronzen figuur van Murugan, 20e eeuw, met twaalf armen met verschillende attributen, een pauw achter hem (slijtage) h. 36 cm [1] Sri Lanka, bronze figure of Murugan, 20th century, with twelve arms holding various attributes, a peacock behind him (condition: wear)

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India, klein bronzen wierookvat en elf bronzen mallen, (slijtage) diam. 7,5 cm [zkj] India, small bronze censer and eleven br

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Lot 3440

India, klein bronzen wierookvat en elf bronzen mallen, (slijtage) diam. 7,5 cm [zkj] India, small bronze censer and eleven bronze moulds (wear)

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Japan, bruin gepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Hasegawa Wasen (1901-1994), in diabolovorm, met bruingroen patina, in orig

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Lot 3168

Japan, bruin gepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Hasegawa Wasen (1901-1994), in diabolovorm, met bruingroen patina, in originele gesigneerde houten doos h. 29,9 cm [1] Japan, bronze patinated bronze vase, signed Hasegawa Wasen (1901-1994), in diabolo shape, with brown-green patina, in original signed wood box (condition: in good overall condition)

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Japan, bruingepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Nakajima Yasumi (1905-1986), gemodelleerd met horizontale ribben h. 22 cm [

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Lot 3255

Japan, bruingepatineerde bronzen vaas, gesigneerd Nakajima Yasumi (1905-1986), gemodelleerd met horizontale ribben h. 22 cm [1] Japan, brown-patinated bronze vase, signed Nakajima Yasumi (1905-1986), modelled with horizontal ribs

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Birma, klein bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 19e/ 20e eeuw, gezeten in vajrasana met zijn handen in bhumisparsamudra h. 15 cm [1]

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Lot 3416

Birma, klein bronzen figuur van Boeddha, 19e/ 20e eeuw, gezeten in vajrasana met zijn handen in bhumisparsamudra h. 15 cm [1] Burma, small bronze figure of Boeddha, 19th/ 20th century, seated in vajrasana with his hands in bhumisparsamudra (condition: some wear to the base)

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Thailand, klein bronzen figuur van Boeddha, Lanna-periode, 17e eeuw, gezeten in sattvasana op een troon opengewerkt met Boedd

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Lot 3407

Thailand, klein bronzen figuur van Boeddha, Lanna-periode, 17e eeuw, gezeten in sattvasana op een troon opengewerkt met Boeddha-figuren, zijn handen in bhumisparsamudra, gekleed in sanghati, de ushnisha bekroond door een vlam (slijtage, kleine beschadiging) h. 16 cm [1] Thailand, small bronze figure of Buddha, Lanna period, 17th century, seated in sattvasana on a throne openworked with figures of Buddha, his hands in bhumisparsamudra, dressed in sanghait, the ushnisha topped by a flame (condition: wear, loss to reverse base)

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A gilt and silvered bronze of a man on horse back with turban and sword, indistinctly signed to the rump of the horse. Brass

Criterion Auctioneers Ltd

Lot 230

A gilt and silvered bronze of a man on horse back with turban and sword, indistinctly signed to the rump of the horse. Brass plaque on red marble base reads 'Lo Sceicco Bianco, 20/200. H.25cm

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2 verschiedene Applikationen, 18.- / 19.Jh.1) Halbrelief eines Herren, leicht nach links blickend. Wohl "Friedrich Hölderlin"

Auktionshaus Mette

Lot 239

2 verschiedene Applikationen, 18.- / 19.Jh.1) Halbrelief eines Herren, leicht nach links blickend. Wohl "Friedrich Hölderlin" (1770-1843). Bronze vergoldet auf einen weinroten Stoff appliziert, 19. Jh. Altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren, Rahmen hat kleine Fehlstellen. Applikationsmaße ca. 8 x 10,5 cm, Rahmenmaß ca. 15,5 x 19,5 cm.2) Halbrelief im Frontalblick der Göttin Flora mit einem Blumenkranz im Haar, Bronze vergoldet auf ein königsblaues Samttuch appliziert, 18.Jh. Rahmen hat kleine Fehlstellen und Risse. Applikationsmaße ca. 5 x 6,5 cm, Rahmenmaß ca. 15 x 15,5 cm.

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Rokoko-Bildnisminiatur eines jungen Aristokraten als Pilger nach Santiago de Compostela, Frankreich, um 1760.Gouache, vergold

Auktionshaus Mette

Lot 246

Rokoko-Bildnisminiatur eines jungen Aristokraten als Pilger nach Santiago de Compostela, Frankreich, um 1760.Gouache, vergoldeter Bronze-Medaillonrahmen mit Schleifenbekrönung, frontal verglast, verso mit genietet verschlossener goldfarbiger Metallplatte; Brustportrait eines höfischen jungen Adligen mit Puderperücke und einem dunklen jacobsmuschelbesetzten Umhang, einen Pilgerstab haltend vor Staffagelandschaftshintergrund; feine qualitätvolle Malerei im Stil der französischen Rokoko-Bildnismalerei im Umkreis von Jean Marc Nattier; unsigniert; Maße 9,5 x 7,6 cm.Gesamtgewicht ca. 185 g.

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Paar Bronze-Vasen, Japan, Meiji-Zeit, um 1900.Bronze mit dunkler Patina und teilweise roter Bemalung. Keulenförmiger Korpus,

Auktionshaus Mette

Lot 371

Paar Bronze-Vasen, Japan, Meiji-Zeit, um 1900.Bronze mit dunkler Patina und teilweise roter Bemalung. Keulenförmiger Korpus, sechsfach facettierter Hals in ausladenden Öffnungsrand übergehend, an deren Unterseite 6 bewegliche Doppelösen hängen.Auf Schulter und Hals plastische gewundene Drachen. An der unteren Wandung reliefierte sympolisierende Wolken.Höhe ca. 43,3 cm. Ein Drachenkopf an der Verbindung zum Korpus gebrochen. Drachenbarthaare verbogen und z.T. lose.Wandungsoberfläche mit altersbedingten Gebrauchspuren.Gesamtgewicht ca. 9,5 kg.

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Preiss, Ferdinand (1882 - 1943). Chryselephantine. Bronze mit Kaltpatinierung in Silber,- Oliv- und Kupferfarben mit Gesicht

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Lot 489

Preiss, Ferdinand (1882 - 1943). Chryselephantine. Bronze mit Kaltpatinierung in Silber,- Oliv- und Kupferfarben mit Gesicht und Händen aus fein geschnitztem Elfenbein. Auf einem rechteckigen Sockel mit abgeschrägten Seiten und naturalistischer Oberflächenstruktur stehende Ausdruckstänzerin in Art Déco Mode gekleidet. Seitlich im Sockel bezeichnet F.Preiss. Montiert auf einer rechteckigen, getreppten Plinthe aus schwarzem und hellgrün-braun geädertem Edelstein. Teilweise mit kleineren altersbedingten oberflächlichen Schäden. An der Figur diverse altersbedingte kleine Farbfehlstellen. An einer Hand sind zwei winzige Fehlstellen und ein halber Zeigefinger fehlt. Gesamthöhe: ca. 39,6 cm Höhe der Figur: ca. 30,4 cm Sockel: Höhe: ca. 10 cm,; Maße: ca. 16 cm x 9,3 cm. Cites Zertifikat vorhanden. Gewicht: ca. 4,465 kg.Bitte beachten Sie das wir die Figur nur innerhalb der EU versteigern /versenden dürfen.

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A BRONZE GAMING PIECE, PROBABLY BASTAR, CENTRAL INDIA, 19TH CENTURY, of pyramidal form, the sides with stylised human and ani

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Lot 105

A BRONZE GAMING PIECE, PROBABLY BASTAR, CENTRAL INDIA, 19TH CENTURY, of pyramidal form, the sides with stylised human and animal figures in relief, 5.5cm high Provenance: Private collection, Western England

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A SMALL LIMEBOX IN THE FORM OF A MANGO, INDIA, CIRCA 1800, tinned bronze, with hinged opening and crown shaped suspension loo

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Lot 108

A SMALL LIMEBOX IN THE FORM OF A MANGO, INDIA, CIRCA 1800, tinned bronze, with hinged opening and crown shaped suspension loop, 8.2cm long

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A COLLECTION OF TEN BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS, INDIA, CIRCA 18TH/19TH CENTURY, each in the form of an amalaka (Indian gooseberry),

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Lot 109

A COLLECTION OF TEN BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS, INDIA, CIRCA 18TH/19TH CENTURY, each in the form of an amalaka (Indian gooseberry), some with engraved marking, 4cm diam. and smaller The Indian gooseberry (emblica officinalis) is an important element in Ayurvedic medicine and a common architectural motif in mediaeval Hindu architecture. For a similar group of weights previously sold in these rooms, see 24 November 2021, lot 135.

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THREE SMALL BRONZE HEADS OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, 15TH-17TH CENTURY, each with pointed usnisa, the two smaller with tightly curle

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Lot 191

THREE SMALL BRONZE HEADS OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, 15TH-17TH CENTURY, each with pointed usnisa, the two smaller with tightly curled hair, together with a Khmer Bronze Stand and Small Bowl, circa 12th century and a Javanese Bronze Element, possibly a sword locket, 14th/15th century, with a crowned head in relief, 15cm and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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□A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN OBJECTS, MOSTLY 12TH-16TH CENTURIES, comprising two Thai bronze limepots, a bronze

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Lot 193

□A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN OBJECTS, MOSTLY 12TH-16TH CENTURIES, comprising two Thai bronze limepots, a bronze figure of a horse, a bronze consort from a yab-yum group, a head from a hammer mace, an iron finial, three iron figurines, a small figural relief plaque, a terracotta figure of a deer and a bronze oil lamp, 21.5cm long and smaller, (12) Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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A PYU GILT BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA, BURMA (NOW MYANMAR), 8TH / 9TH CENTURY, with elongated earlobes, the tightly curled hair wi

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Lot 195

A PYU GILT BRONZE HEAD OF BUDDHA, BURMA (NOW MYANMAR), 8TH / 9TH CENTURY, with elongated earlobes, the tightly curled hair with domed usnisa, mounted 9cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a more complete, but ungilded, closely related Pyu figure of Buddha in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, see inv. no. 2006.53. The Pyu kingdoms flourished in Northern and Central Burma for about 1000 years until their primary capital, Halin, was sacked by the Chinese in 832.

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A JAVANESE BRONZE SECTION FROM A HANGING LAMP, INDONESIA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY, in the form of a mythical bird with fish-shaped

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Lot 196

A JAVANESE BRONZE SECTION FROM A HANGING LAMP, INDONESIA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY, in the form of a mythical bird with fish-shaped wings, an openwork globe above containing a pellet bell, suspension loops at top and bottom, 19.5cm high Provenance: Private collection, Western England

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A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA, ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, 11TH CENTURY, standing on a circular base, wearing sampot with

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Lot 197

A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF AVALOKITESVARA, ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, 11TH CENTURY, standing on a circular base, wearing sampot with elaborate clasp, necklace and tall headdress, 14.5cm high Provenance: Collection of the late Joost Slingerland, Yorkshire, acquired David Baker, London, 25 April 2000. The original receipt is sold with this lot.

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A JAVANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI, PROBABLY MAJAPAHIT, 14TH CENTURY OR LATER, the slender four armed figure standing on a

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Lot 198

A JAVANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF PADMAPANI, PROBABLY MAJAPAHIT, 14TH CENTURY OR LATER, the slender four armed figure standing on a double lotus base, holding the stem of a padma in his right hands, wearing pendent earrings and tall headdress in the form of a water-pot, 17.8cm high Provenance: Collection of the late Joost Slingerland, Yorkshire.

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, CENTRAL JAVA, CIRCA 9TH CENTURY, standing on a double lotus, with body gently flexed, his right ha

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Lot 199

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, CENTRAL JAVA, CIRCA 9TH CENTURY, standing on a double lotus, with body gently flexed, his right hand in varada mudra, his left raised, surrounded by a flaming aureole, 16.5cm For two closely related bronze Buddha images formerly in the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, see Lerner and Kossak 1991, nos.137 & 139 (now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, inv. no. 1987.142.19 & 23).

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EIGHT BRONZE RINGS, JAVA AND CAMBODIA, 9TH-12TH CENTURIES, comprising three Khmer earrings, one gilt, another set with rock c

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Lot 201

EIGHT BRONZE RINGS, JAVA AND CAMBODIA, 9TH-12TH CENTURIES, comprising three Khmer earrings, one gilt, another set with rock crystal, and five finger rings, one of spiral form, three with flat engraved bezels and one with a figure of Nandi Bull and a Sivalingam, 4cm diam. and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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A MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION OF ANCIENT SOUTH-EAST ASIAN BRONZE OBJECTS, 14TH CENTURY AND EARLIER, including three ritual ladle

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Lot 202

A MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION OF ANCIENT SOUTH-EAST ASIAN BRONZE OBJECTS, 14TH CENTURY AND EARLIER, including three ritual ladles, a weighing balance, an oil lamp, an earring, a buckle, two hairpins and two small vessels, 30cm (length of longest ladle) and smaller, (approximately 24 pieces) Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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A GROUP OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN OBJECTS, MOSTLY JAVA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY, comprising two bronze hairpins, three finials, four sea

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Lot 205

A GROUP OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN OBJECTS, MOSTLY JAVA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY, comprising two bronze hairpins, three finials, four seals, and a tuff stone tablet, probably a gaming piece, 20.5cm long, and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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A GILT-BRONZE SEAL RING, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY, the engraved oval bezel with staff symbol, 2.5cm diam. approx.

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Lot 206

A GILT-BRONZE SEAL RING, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY, the engraved oval bezel with staff symbol, 2.5cm diam. approx. Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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A JAVANESE BRONZE OFFERING TRAY, INDONESIA, 10TH-14TH CENTURY, with raised sides and overhanging lip, standing on flared rim

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Lot 207

A JAVANESE BRONZE OFFERING TRAY, INDONESIA, 10TH-14TH CENTURY, with raised sides and overhanging lip, standing on flared rim foot, traces of engraved decoration in the centre, 6.5cm high; 29cm diam. Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent.

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A BRONZE CATTLE BELL, EASTERN JAVA, 10TH/11TH CENTURY, of domed form, the double lotus shoulder supporting a ridged suspensio

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Lot 223

A BRONZE CATTLE BELL, EASTERN JAVA, 10TH/11TH CENTURY, of domed form, the double lotus shoulder supporting a ridged suspension loop, 10.5cm Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For three similar bells in the Linden Museum, Stuttgart, see Lohuizen-De Leeuw 1984, pp.206-7

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THREE JAVANESE METAL VESSELS, INDONESIA, 12TH-14TH CENTURY, comprising a silver bowl, a copper round box with flower motif o

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Lot 224

THREE JAVANESE METAL VESSELS, INDONESIA, 12TH-14TH CENTURY, comprising a silver bowl, a copper round box with flower motif on the lid and a small bowl, 5cm high; 17cm diam. (silver bowl), 10.5cm high; 22cm diam. (box), 7.5cm high; 10cm diam. (small bowl) Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a closely related bronze box formerly in the Samuel Eilenberg Collection, see Guy 1989, pl.26, p.31

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A BRONZE HANGING LAMP, JAVA, INDONESIA, 14TH / 15TH CENTURY, in the form of an elephant standing on a plinth surrounded by fo

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Lot 225

A BRONZE HANGING LAMP, JAVA, INDONESIA, 14TH / 15TH CENTURY, in the form of an elephant standing on a plinth surrounded by four oil reservoirs, each with twin wick spouts, two further reservoirs above, held by human figures, a floral parasol at the top with elaborate suspension loop, 36cm high (including remaining chain) Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a similar lamp with a figure of Garuda in the Museum of Asiatic Art (now part of Rijksmuseum), Amsterdam, see Bernet Kempers 1959, pl.307. See also Lohuizen-De Leeuw 1984, pp.170-175, for examples in the Linden Museum, Stuttgart.

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TWO BRONZE HOLY WATER (AMRTA) EWERS, EASTERN JAVA, POSSIBLY KEDIRI, 11TH/12TH CENTURY, the bulbous body on splayed foot and s

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Lot 226

TWO BRONZE HOLY WATER (AMRTA) EWERS, EASTERN JAVA, POSSIBLY KEDIRI, 11TH/12TH CENTURY, the bulbous body on splayed foot and surmounted by segmented neck, supported by a lotus band, each with snake headed spout, 33.5cm, 27cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. As Bernet-Kempers and Lohuizen-De Leeuw note, the snake head spout, although of iconographic importance, plays a secondary role in the function of this vessel. It acts as an air hole to allow the water to empty smoothly from the top of the neck. For very similar examples, see Bernet-Kempers 1959, pl.220 & Lohuizen-De Leeuw 1984, p.119.

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A JAVANESE BRONZE HOLY WATER LADLE, INDONESIA, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY, the shallow concave bowl engraved with a floral medallion,

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Lot 227

A JAVANESE BRONZE HOLY WATER LADLE, INDONESIA, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY, the shallow concave bowl engraved with a floral medallion, the handle in the form of a leafy stem, 23cm long Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a near-identical example in the Linden Museum, Stuttgart, see Lohuizen-De Leeuw 1984, p.127.

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A BUDDHIST BRONZE RITUAL BELL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY, of domed form, the segmented shaft with vajra finial, 15.

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Lot 228

A BUDDHIST BRONZE RITUAL BELL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY, of domed form, the segmented shaft with vajra finial, 15.5cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a group of closely related bells in the Linden Museum, Stuttgart, see Lohuizen-De Leeuw 1984, pp.101-105

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A BRONZE SLIT BELL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY, of faceted, slightly bulbous cylindrical form, a long rectangular op

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Lot 229

A BRONZE SLIT BELL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY, of faceted, slightly bulbous cylindrical form, a long rectangular opening on one side, makara finial at the top with suspension loop, 20.5cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent As Jan Fontein indicates, this type of bronze bell or drum was based on original much larger wooden versions widely used in the region (for an example from New Guinea, see lot 267 in this sale). There are two similar, but larger bronze examples in museums in Amsterdam and Jakarta, see Fontein 1990, nos.100 & 101.

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A BRONZE BOWL, SUMATRA, INDONESIA, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY, of shallow circular form with convex sides, standing on ring foot, a

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Lot 230

A BRONZE BOWL, SUMATRA, INDONESIA, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY, of shallow circular form with convex sides, standing on ring foot, a small circular medallion in the centre of the well, 9.5cm high; 26cm diam. Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent

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□A SET OF SIX SUSPENDED BRONZE BELLS, CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, of descending size, each of hemispherical form, strung toget

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Lot 268

□A SET OF SIX SUSPENDED BRONZE BELLS, CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, of descending size, each of hemispherical form, strung together, decorated in gold with red and black lacquer, with central lotus surrounded by flower and tree motifs, with key design around the rim, together with A Bronze Rattle, 19th/20th century, composed of an archaistic Chinese bronze mirror fringed with eight pellet bells, Bells: 21.5 and smaller, Rattle: 20cm diam. Provenance: Tony Bingham, London

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 15TH/16TH CENTURY, standing in tribhanga on a raised lotus base, his lef

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Lot 272

A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 15TH/16TH CENTURY, standing in tribhanga on a raised lotus base, his left arm raised, wearing elaborate belt with lion head clasp, earrings and tall headdress, 19.5cm high This form of Krishna, depicted with his arms raised, is often confused with Rama, whose pose when holding bow and arrow is similar. In this case, however, there is no quiver of arrows over his shoulder, and the god is resting his left arm on the shoulders of his favourite consort Satyabhama. For a Chola bronze of the same iconography in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, see Pal 1988, p.278 Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, the youthful deity on raised lotus base, his right fo

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Lot 274

A BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, the youthful deity on raised lotus base, his right foot resting on a lotus, holding a butter ball in his right hand, 11cm high Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)

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A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA KALIYADAMANA, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, the young Hindu deity dancing on the snake's b

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Lot 275

A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF KRISHNA KALIYADAMANA, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY, the young Hindu deity dancing on the snake's body while holding a butter ball in his left hand, on raised lotus base, 7cm high Kaliya, the snake, had been wounded by Garuda after failing to pay him due respect and retreated to a lake which he poisoned with lethal vapours. Krishna fought with him after hearing that his friends and their animals were being poisoned. Kaliya, after almost dying in the struggle depicted here, was spared and subsequently became an ardent devotee. Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF HANUMAN, DECCAN, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY, standing on a square plinth with hands in anjali mudra,

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Lot 276

A BRONZE FIGURE OF HANUMAN, DECCAN, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY, standing on a square plinth with hands in anjali mudra, his long tail form an arch behind him, 12.3cm high Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)

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TWO BRONZE FIGURES OF HANUMAN, SOUTH INDIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, one with hands in anjali mudra, the other with right hand rai

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Lot 277

TWO BRONZE FIGURES OF HANUMAN, SOUTH INDIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, one with hands in anjali mudra, the other with right hand raised, 9.8, 10.6cm high Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)

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A SMALL JAIN BRONZE SHRINE, WESTERN INDIA, 12TH/13TH CENTURY, depicting three tirthankara figures, each naked, standing under

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Lot 279

A SMALL JAIN BRONZE SHRINE, WESTERN INDIA, 12TH/13TH CENTURY, depicting three tirthankara figures, each naked, standing under a tiered parasol, framed by slender columns supporting a pointed arch surmounted by kalasa, the tapered base with two lines of devanagari script including indistinct date, 10.5cm high This small shrine bears a striking resemblance in style and composition to a much larger piece dated 1121 A.D. in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.75.90). Although our jinas do not have the identifying emblems, the figures in the Los Angeles bronze are identifiable as Santinatha, flanked by Neminatha and Vasupujiya. See Pal 1988, p.141. Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA RIDING ON HER LION, WESTERN DECCAN, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY OR LATER, the four armed goddess holding an a

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Lot 280

A BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA RIDING ON HER LION, WESTERN DECCAN, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY OR LATER, the four armed goddess holding an attribute in each hand, wearing a five leaf crown, 11cm high Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)

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