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Full title: Two Luristan bronze pouring bowls and a spouted vessel, Iran, 1st millenium BCDescription:L.: 23,5 cm - H.: 12 cm

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 980

Full title: Two Luristan bronze pouring bowls and a spouted vessel, Iran, 1st millenium BCDescription:L.: 23,5 cm - H.: 12 cm (the spouted vessel)The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: Two large Luristan bronze disc-headed clothing pins, Iran, 1st millenium BCDescription:L.: 40,5 cmThe absence of

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 982

Full title: Two large Luristan bronze disc-headed clothing pins, Iran, 1st millenium BCDescription:L.: 40,5 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A large Seljuk bronze dish with engraved birds and Kufic inscriptions, Iran, 12/14th C.Description:Dia.: 61 cmThe

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 983

Full title: A large Seljuk bronze dish with engraved birds and Kufic inscriptions, Iran, 12/14th C.Description:Dia.: 61 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A large Seljuk bronze dish with engraved birds and Kufic inscriptions, Iran, 12/14th C.Description:Dia.: 67 cmThe

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 984

Full title: A large Seljuk bronze dish with engraved birds and Kufic inscriptions, Iran, 12/14th C.Description:Dia.: 67 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A Persian bronze tripod cauldron, Khorasan, Iran, 12/13th C.Description:L.: 47 cm - H.: 28,5 cmThe absence of a c

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 985

Full title: A Persian bronze tripod cauldron, Khorasan, Iran, 12/13th C.Description:L.: 47 cm - H.: 28,5 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A Persian bronze tripod cauldron, Khorasan, Iran, 12/13th C.Description:L.: 44 cm - H.: 24 cmThe absence of a con

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 986

Full title: A Persian bronze tripod cauldron, Khorasan, Iran, 12/13th C.Description:L.: 44 cm - H.: 24 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: Two large Persian bronze ewers, Khorasan, Iran, 13/15th C.Description:H.: 47 cm - L.: 29 cm (the tallest)The abse

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 988

Full title: Two large Persian bronze ewers, Khorasan, Iran, 13/15th C.Description:H.: 47 cm - L.: 29 cm (the tallest)The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A Seljuk bronze model of a cat, Iran, 12/14th C.Description:H.: 11,5 cmThe absence of a condition report does not

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 989

Full title: A Seljuk bronze model of a cat, Iran, 12/14th C.Description:H.: 11,5 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A Sassanian bronze dish, Persia, 7/8th C.Description:Dia.: 20 cm - H.: 4,5 cmThe absence of a condition report do

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 991

Full title: A Sassanian bronze dish, Persia, 7/8th C.Description:Dia.: 20 cm - H.: 4,5 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A large bronze-mounted polychrome Dutch Delft 'birdcage' plaque, 18th C.Description:Dim.: 41,5 x 41,5 cmÊ Marked

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 1132

Full title: A large bronze-mounted polychrome Dutch Delft 'birdcage' plaque, 18th C.Description:Dim.: 41,5 x 41,5 cmÊ Marked on the back with the monogram VS, an unidentified mark.The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A large bronze 'Madonna and Child' luster ornament, Flanders, 16th C.Description:H.: 27 cmThe absence of a condit

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 1170

Full title: A large bronze 'Madonna and Child' luster ornament, Flanders, 16th C.Description:H.: 27 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A bronze bust of Marcus Aurelius after the antique, 19th C.Description:H.: 55 cmThe absence of a condition report

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 1188

Full title: A bronze bust of Marcus Aurelius after the antique, 19th C.Description:H.: 55 cmThe absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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Full title: A pair of Chinese Nanking crackle-glazed vases on bronze stands, 19th C.Description:H.: 62 cmÊ Provenance:- A Bel

Rob Michiels Auctions

Lot 147

Full title: A pair of Chinese Nanking crackle-glazed vases on bronze stands, 19th C.Description:H.: 62 cmÊ Provenance:- A Belgian private collection.The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com

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A painted hot cast bronze sculpture 'Jesus now and forever', label to base along with a gilt metal engraved plaque with cruci

Criterion Auctioneers Ltd

Lot 133

A painted hot cast bronze sculpture 'Jesus now and forever', label to base along with a gilt metal engraved plaque with crucifix. H.30 W.17cm

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Two patinated spelter African tribal bronze figures.
H.43 cm.

Criterion Auctioneers Ltd

Lot 137

Two patinated spelter African tribal bronze figures. H.43 cm.

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The fighters; Italy, early 19th century.Bronze.Signed Canova.It has a later ebonized wood base.

Setdart Subastas S.L

Lot 44

The fighters; Italy, early 19th century.Bronze.Signed Canova.It has a later ebonized wood base.

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Royal Crown Derby paperweight 'Bronze Winged Parrot', gold button and red marks, 15.5cm tall

Bishop & Miller Auctioneers Ltd

Lot 192

Royal Crown Derby paperweight 'Bronze Winged Parrot', gold button and red marks, 15.5cm tall

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A BRONZE IDLI PAN, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY with twin handles, the inside with fourteen moulds for shaping the cakes, separa

Olympia Auctions

Lot 100

A BRONZE IDLI PAN, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY with twin handles, the inside with fourteen moulds for shaping the cakes, separate lid 36cm diam. Idlis are savoury rice cakes, popular in Southern India, where they are eaten for breakfast ++Minor knocks, overall good

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* A LARGE BRONZE RITUAL COOKING VESSEL (URLI OR CHARAKKU), KERALA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY of shallow circular form, with ridged s

Olympia Auctions

Lot 101

* A LARGE BRONZE RITUAL COOKING VESSEL (URLI OR CHARAKKU), KERALA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY of shallow circular form, with ridged side and overhanging rim, with twin scrolling handles and low relief crescent and abstract decoration, a line of malayalam script incised on one side 29cm high; 78cm diam. Provenance: Private collection, London These distinctive vessels are made by the Musari community in Kerala, South-Western India, and cast in a single piece. For an example in the National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, New Delhi, see Jyotindra Jain and Aarti Aggarwala, 'National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum', Ahmedabad 1989, p.42 ++One or two minor repairs or casting faults, interior with old cracks

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A BRONZE TEMPLE LAMP, SOUTHERN INDIA, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY the five burners flanked by a pair of hamsas and supported by a row

Olympia Auctions

Lot 102

A BRONZE TEMPLE LAMP, SOUTHERN INDIA, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY the five burners flanked by a pair of hamsas and supported by a row of caryatids, on boat shaped element, a shaft with openwork brackets below, mounted 16.5 x 30.5 x 5.5cm ++Slightly knocked and encrusted

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A MAJAPAHIT TERRACOTTA FINIAL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY in the form of a makara, with scrolling snout and tail, tr

Olympia Auctions

Lot 159

A MAJAPAHIT TERRACOTTA FINIAL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY in the form of a makara, with scrolling snout and tail, traces of red pigment 22cm long Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a similar object in bronze forming a gargoyle from 10th century Java, see Jan Fontein, 'The Sculpture of Indonesia', Washington DC 1990, no.69, p.235. ++Damaged edge, repaired break across middle

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EIGHT SMALL BRONZE BELLS, SOUTH EAST ASIA, CIRCA 9TH CENTURY AND EARLIER comprising two Javanese ring pellet bells, five othe

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Lot 185

EIGHT SMALL BRONZE BELLS, SOUTH EAST ASIA, CIRCA 9TH CENTURY AND EARLIER comprising two Javanese ring pellet bells, five other pellet bells and a miniature handbell 5.5cm diam. and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Worn and knocked, some verdigris, handbell missing clapper

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, 19TH CENTURY solid cast, seated in sattvasana with hands in dhyana mudra, wearing decora

Olympia Auctions

Lot 188

A BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, THAILAND, 19TH CENTURY solid cast, seated in sattvasana with hands in dhyana mudra, wearing decorated robes, his domed usnisa with bud finial 15cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Surface slightly worn and chipped

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A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, MON-DVARAVATI, THAILAND, CIRCA 9TH CENTURY standing on a circular base, his right hand in va

Olympia Auctions

Lot 190

A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, MON-DVARAVATI, THAILAND, CIRCA 9TH CENTURY standing on a circular base, his right hand in varada mudra, his left raised in abhaya mudra, 7cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Surface patina rubbed, general wear

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SIX EARLY BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS, BURMA (NOW MYANMAR), CIRCA 12TH CENTURY of graduating sizes, each in the form of a winged bir

Olympia Auctions

Lot 191

SIX EARLY BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS, BURMA (NOW MYANMAR), CIRCA 12TH CENTURY of graduating sizes, each in the form of a winged bird standing on a bun-shaped cushion 2.2-4.3cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Some corrosion and verdigris

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A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF PRAJNAPARAMITA, CAMBODIA, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY standing erect on a square base, the female deity weari

Olympia Auctions

Lot 192

A KHMER BRONZE FIGURE OF PRAJNAPARAMITA, CAMBODIA, CIRCA 12TH CENTURY standing erect on a square base, the female deity wearing sampot, earrings and conical headdress, holding a book in her right hand 12cm Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Left arm missing, general wear, some pitting

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A PYU BRONZE VOTIVE TABLET, BURMA, 9TH / 10TH CENTURY of drop shaped form, depicting an enshrined figure of Buddha in relief,

Olympia Auctions

Lot 193

A PYU BRONZE VOTIVE TABLET, BURMA, 9TH / 10TH CENTURY of drop shaped form, depicting an enshrined figure of Buddha in relief, flanked by his devotees, Moggollana and Sariputta, small stupas on either side, a kinnara below 8cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a similar tablet made of terracotta in the Sri Ksetra Museum, see Sylvia Fraser-Lu and Donald Stadtner (ed.), 'Buddhist Art of Myanmar', Yale 2015, no.10, pp.108-9. For a slightly later Thai example in bronze, see Pratapaditya Pal, 'Asian Art in the Norton Simon Museum', Pasadena 2004, no.118, p.157. ++Slightly worn and knocked

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A SMALL KHMER BRONZE HEAD OF A DEITY, CAMBODIA, 12TH CENTURY wearing flared crown and conical headdress, one of the pierced e

Olympia Auctions

Lot 194

A SMALL KHMER BRONZE HEAD OF A DEITY, CAMBODIA, 12TH CENTURY wearing flared crown and conical headdress, one of the pierced ears with later gold pendent earring, traces of silver 4.8cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Worn with some corrosion,

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FIVE SMALL SOUTH EAST ASIAN BRONZE FIGURES, 14TH-18TH CENTURIES comprising a Majapahit figure of Rama, a Majapahit cockerel,

Olympia Auctions

Lot 195

FIVE SMALL SOUTH EAST ASIAN BRONZE FIGURES, 14TH-18TH CENTURIES comprising a Majapahit figure of Rama, a Majapahit cockerel, a Burmese opium weight in the form of a monkey, a Burmese seated figure of a devotee and a figure of Nandi 7.5cm high and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Some corrosion and wear

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A PYU GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, BURMA, 9TH/10TH CENTURY seated in padmasana on a raised throne, his hands in bhumisparsa

Olympia Auctions

Lot 196

A PYU GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF BUDDHA, BURMA, 9TH/10TH CENTURY seated in padmasana on a raised throne, his hands in bhumisparsa and dhyana mudra, with elongated earlobes and bud usnisa 14.3cm high Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Base cracked, gilding and bronze worn with some encrustation and corrosion

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A LARGE BRONZE COUPLE DEPICTING SIVA AND PARVATI, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 1900 each standing erect on a lotus base on raised squar

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Lot 199

A LARGE BRONZE COUPLE DEPICTING SIVA AND PARVATI, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 1900 each standing erect on a lotus base on raised square plinth, the four armed god with primary hands in abhaya and varada mudra, his upper hands holding elephant goad and a deer, his consort holding a lotus, each with tall headdress and billowing robes, on an associated bronze shrine base, probably Western Deccan, 19th century, with scrolling openwork back plate and lobed arch 36, 34.5cm (figures); 49cm (height of shrine) Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. ++Figures good with only very minor knocks, shrine somewhat worn and dented, inlay at top missing

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Lot 200

A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF NARASIMHA, SOUTH INDIA, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY the four-armed lion headed avatar of Vishnu seated in lalitasana on a single lotus throne, his primary right hand in abhaya mudra, his consort, Lakshmi on his knee, holding a padma in her left hand 4.8cm high Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. ++Worn and slightly knocked

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE INFANT KRISHNA, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY standing on a lotus throne, his knees flexed, holding

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Lot 204

A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE INFANT KRISHNA, SOUTH INDIA, 17TH / 18TH CENTURY standing on a lotus throne, his knees flexed, holding a butterball in his right hand, his hair tied in a bun 6.2cm Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. ++Worn, slightly knocked, base cracked

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A FRAGMENTARY BRONZE FIGURE OF VAISHNAVI, KERALA, SOUTH WESTERN INDIA, 19TH CENTURY the four-armed goddess with her primary r

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Lot 207

A FRAGMENTARY BRONZE FIGURE OF VAISHNAVI, KERALA, SOUTH WESTERN INDIA, 19TH CENTURY the four-armed goddess with her primary right hand in varada mudra, a lotus in her palm, her left hand on her waist, her upper hands holding cakra and sankha, wearing tall headdress, long flowing hair and large earrings 18cm Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. Vaishnavi is one of the Saptamatrikas, or Seven Mother-Goddesses, each of whom are female aspects of the male pantheon, with the exception of Chamunda, who is an aspect of Durga. ++Feet missing otherwise mostly good with minor wear and knocks

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A SMALL BRONZE SIVA SHRINE, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY the square platform surrounded by an enclosure wall, w

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Lot 208

A SMALL BRONZE SIVA SHRINE, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY the square platform surrounded by an enclosure wall, with central yoni-lingam, surrounded by figures of Nandi, Ganesha and Skanda, with a cobra, a lotus and sun and moon emblems 4.5 x 7.5 x 7.2cm

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A TWO SIDED BRONZE IMAGE, SOUTH INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY depicting a multi-armed form of Vishnu on one side, and Narasimha on

Olympia Auctions

Lot 210

A TWO SIDED BRONZE IMAGE, SOUTH INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY depicting a multi-armed form of Vishnu on one side, and Narasimha on the other, the latter seated on a five-headed cobra, the two images framed by an openwork yantra emblem, supported by a pair of adorsed lions 11cm high Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. ++Slight wear, mostly good

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A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF HAYAGRIVA, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY seated in sattvasana on a single lotus, his primary hands in vi

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Lot 212

A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF HAYAGRIVA, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY seated in sattvasana on a single lotus, his primary hands in vitarka mudra and holding a book of the vedas, his upper hands holding a conch shell and rosary 4.2cm high Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. ++Slightly knocked mostly good

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A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHA, SOUTH INDIA, 20TH CENTURY the eight armed elephant headed, pot bellied deity standing on a

Olympia Auctions

Lot 213

A SMALL BRONZE FIGURE OF GANESHA, SOUTH INDIA, 20TH CENTURY the eight armed elephant headed, pot bellied deity standing on a single lotus, holding various attributes 3.8cm Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. ++Good condition

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A SMALL FRAGMENTARY BRONZE FIGURE OF A GODDESS, SOUTH INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY the four-armed figure seated in lalitasana, he

Olympia Auctions

Lot 214

A SMALL FRAGMENTARY BRONZE FIGURE OF A GODDESS, SOUTH INDIA, 16TH/17TH CENTURY the four-armed figure seated in lalitasana, her head surrounded by a serrated halo, with silver inlay 4.5cm Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent. ++Worn with losses

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY standing with left leg flexed on a lotus base, his left hand r

Olympia Auctions

Lot 222

A BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH CENTURY standing with left leg flexed on a lotus base, his left hand raised, his right held in front, wearing elaborate earrings and a tall headdress with bud finial 9.5cm high ++Some wear, attributes missing from hands

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A NAYANMAR, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY seated on a cushion with legs loosely crossed, his

Olympia Auctions

Lot 230

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A NAYANMAR, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY seated on a cushion with legs loosely crossed, his hands in vitarka and dhyana mudra, his hair gathered in a spiralling bun 6.2cm high ++Holes in front and back of base, otherwise mostly good

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMANUJA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY the Vaisnava Acharya seated with legs loosely cross

Olympia Auctions

Lot 231

A BRONZE FIGURE OF RAMANUJA, TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY the Vaisnava Acharya seated with legs loosely crossed, his hands in anjali mudra, a staff with banner tucked in his right elbow 6.5cm high Ramanuja lived during the Chola period in South India and was a prominent teacher and philosopher and exponent of Vaisnava thought, writing commentaries on the holy texts and founding the qualified monism school of thought (vishishtadvaita). ++Staff slightly knocked otherwise good

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A BRONZE VIRABHADRA PLAQUE, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY of rectangular form, the four-armed manifestation of S

Olympia Auctions

Lot 238

A BRONZE VIRABHADRA PLAQUE, DECCAN, SOUTHERN INDIA, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY of rectangular form, the four-armed manifestation of Siva depicted in relief stepping to his left, wielding sword, shield, bow and arrow within a lobed arch with kirtimukha above, a diminutive figure of Daksha at his side with hands in anjali mudra, large carrying handle at the back 24.3 x 15 x 5cm approximately Daksha offended Siva by not inviting him to attend a sacrifice following an earlier occasion when Siva had slighted him. Sati who was Daksha's daughter as well as being Siva's wife was present and felt so insulted that she threw herself on the pyre. Then Siva appeared as Virabhadra and cut off Daksha's head to avenge his wife. Other gods pleaded for Daksha's life but although Siva decided to spare him, his severed head could not be found so the head of a goat was substituted instead. ++Worn and slightly knocked

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A BRONZE HEAD OF HANUMAN, WESTERN DECCAN, INDIA, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY probably a finial, the gaping mouth with prominent teeth

Olympia Auctions

Lot 241

A BRONZE HEAD OF HANUMAN, WESTERN DECCAN, INDIA, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY probably a finial, the gaping mouth with prominent teeth and protruding fangs, his face with moustache and diamond shaped emblem on his forehead 16.5cm Provenance: From the collection of Peter Cochrane, acquired in the 1970s, inv. no. JPC 72[?]/105 ++Slightly worn and knocked

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A GROUP OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN AXE-HEADS, VIETNAM, THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND JAVA, 400 B.C.-200 A.D. six of bronze, the largest of

Olympia Auctions

Lot 247

A GROUP OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN AXE-HEADS, VIETNAM, THAILAND, CAMBODIA AND JAVA, 400 B.C.-200 A.D. six of bronze, the largest of stone, 13cm long and smaller (7) Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Each with some damage or corrosion, most with verdigris

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

Olympia Auctions

Lot 248

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. ++Each worn and damaged, the largest with missing inlay, one of the finger rings in fragmentary condition

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A COLLECTION OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN BRONZE OBJECTS, 4TH CENTURY BC-10TH CENTURY AD comprising three bracelets, five buckles, a b

Olympia Auctions

Lot 249

A COLLECTION OF SOUTH-EAST ASIAN BRONZE OBJECTS, 4TH CENTURY BC-10TH CENTURY AD comprising three bracelets, five buckles, a belt attachment in the form of a serpent, a mirror handle, an ear ornament and a pendant 11cm diam. (largest bracelet), and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++some corrosion and damage, surface with verdigris

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A BRONZE MAKARA FINIAL, JAVA, INDONESIA, FIRST HALF 9TH CENTURY the composite beast with the legs and claws of a bird and the

Olympia Auctions

Lot 254

A BRONZE MAKARA FINIAL, JAVA, INDONESIA, FIRST HALF 9TH CENTURY the composite beast with the legs and claws of a bird and the head of an elephant, its gaping mouth spewing the head and body of a lion 9cm high, 14cm long Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For two related finials in the Jakarta Museum, see A. J. Bernet Kempers, 'Ancient Indonesian Art', Cambridge (MA) 1959, pls.313-314. ++Broken into three pieces

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THREE BRONZE BELLS AND A RITUAL THUNDERBOLT (VAJRA), JAVA, 10TH-12TH CENTURIES comprising an upright bell with bottle shaped

Olympia Auctions

Lot 255

THREE BRONZE BELLS AND A RITUAL THUNDERBOLT (VAJRA), JAVA, 10TH-12TH CENTURIES comprising an upright bell with bottle shaped clapper and handle in the form of a vajra, two pellet bells of bulbous form and the vajra with closed points and ridged handle 16cm high and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Vajra and upright bell with losses, each somewhat worn

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A KHMER BRONZE OFFERING BOWL, CAMBODIA, 12TH / 13TH CENTURY in the form of a tazza, on flared turned foot, the bowl with conc

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Lot 261

A KHMER BRONZE OFFERING BOWL, CAMBODIA, 12TH / 13TH CENTURY in the form of a tazza, on flared turned foot, the bowl with concentric flutes and grooves, the overhanging rim with serrated edges 22cm high; 31cm diam. Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Some verdigris and encrustation, minor scratches

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A SMALL BRONZE FINIAL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY with curved neck, depicting an elephant emerging from the mouth of

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Lot 262

A SMALL BRONZE FINIAL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY with curved neck, depicting an elephant emerging from the mouth of a makara, an inscribed disc on the underside, mounted 10cm long approx. Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Slight corrosion, hole at one end

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FOUR JAVANESE BRONZE VESSELS, 10TH-12TH CENTURY comprising a holy water vessel, with cover and stopper on chain, the bowl fro

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Lot 263

FOUR JAVANESE BRONZE VESSELS, 10TH-12TH CENTURY comprising a holy water vessel, with cover and stopper on chain, the bowl from a ritual ladle, a beaker and a lime pot 15cm high, 18cm diam. (water vessel) and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. For a similar holy water vessel from the Samuel Eilenberg collection, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, see Martin Lerner and Steven Kossak, 'The Lotus Transcendent', New York 1991, no.175, p.216. For a similar ladle sold in these rooms, see 20 November 2019, lot 82 ++Each with some corrosion and encrustation, a few dents and holes, the ladle missing handle and mount re-attached. Reliquary missing its lid

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FIVE BRONZE BELLS, JAVA, CIRCA 14TH / 15TH CENTURY each with suspension ring, including two crotal bells and one in the form

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Lot 265

FIVE BRONZE BELLS, JAVA, CIRCA 14TH / 15TH CENTURY each with suspension ring, including two crotal bells and one in the form of a human head; together with five south-east Asian bronze bells, mostly 10th-12th centuries, one with faceted sides, another with later handle 21cm high and smaller Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Each with some damage, holes and knocks etc, one with missing clapper

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TWO ANCIENT SOUTH-EAST ASIAN BRONZE MIRRORS, CIRCA 9TH-12TH CENTURIES both of disc shape, one of bell metal with central coni

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Lot 267

TWO ANCIENT SOUTH-EAST ASIAN BRONZE MIRRORS, CIRCA 9TH-12TH CENTURIES both of disc shape, one of bell metal with central conical boss, the other with handle in the form of a scrolling leafy tendril 13.1, 20cm diam. Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent. ++Minor knocks, larger with chips and slightly cracked outer surface

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*A SPINNING GONG (KYI-ZI), BURMA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY bronze, of flat, stupa shaped form with upturned sides, pierced at the t

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Lot 324

*A SPINNING GONG (KYI-ZI), BURMA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY bronze, of flat, stupa shaped form with upturned sides, pierced at the top for suspension, 17 x 24.5 x 1.5cm (max. thickness) A graduated set of these gongs, each sounding a different note, were hung in temples. For a modern example in the British Museum, see inv. no. 1996,0501.49 ++Minor wear and scratches

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*A DONG SON DRUM, NORTHERN VIETNAM, 5TH CENTURY BC OR LATER cast bronze, the circular top with stellate central medallion in

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Lot 325

*A DONG SON DRUM, NORTHERN VIETNAM, 5TH CENTURY BC OR LATER cast bronze, the circular top with stellate central medallion in low relief, the sides with bands of stud and hatching decoration, several random square piercings, twin strap handles on either side, a frieze of repeated triangular motifs around the foot, 29cm high; 54cm max. diam. For a related drum, also with the piercings to the body, in the Musee Guimet, Paris, see inv. no. P 243. Drums such as these have been found in burial sites datable to the Dong Son period (5th century BC-1st century AD) and are thought to have had a role in fertility rites. Although this appears to be an early example, similar drums continued to be produced much later in other parts of South-East Asia (see lot 326). ++A few knocks, scratches and chips, greenish patina

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*A KAREN FROG DRUM, BURMA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY cast bronze, the circular top with central stellate medallion, surrounded by con

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Lot 326

*A KAREN FROG DRUM, BURMA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY cast bronze, the circular top with central stellate medallion, surrounded by concentric ridges in low relief, four stylised frogs around the edge, the sides with two pairs of loop handles and ridged decoration 35cm high; 48cm diam. This type of drum which ultimately derives from the much earlier Dong Son type (see lot 324) was traditionally made in the Shan states for the Karen people. The drum would be beaten during a ritual to encourage rainfall to enable the harvest. The Karen are a major ethnic group in Burma with origins in Yunnan province in China. See Richard M. Cooler, 'The Karen Bronze Drums of Burma: Types, Iconography, Manufacture and Use', Leiden 1995 ++Slightly chipped and dented, patches of verdigris

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*A CAST BRONZE DRUM (MOKKO), SUNDA ISLANDS, INDONESIA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY of waisted, double bell-shaped form, with flat bron

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Lot 342

*A CAST BRONZE DRUM (MOKKO), SUNDA ISLANDS, INDONESIA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY of waisted, double bell-shaped form, with flat bronze head and open base, the upper portion with four loop handles, the exterior decorated with scrolling tendrils in low relief 54.5cm high Provenance: formerly in the H. L. Diamond Collection, Vienna Published: A. Janata, 'Musikinstrumente der Volker: Ausseuropaeische Musikinstrumente und Schallgaraete; Systematik und Themenbeispiele', Vienna 1975, pp.26-27, pl.18. ++Slightly dented and knocked especially around head and foot

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*A PAIR OF RITUAL RATTLES (PUJARI KAICHILAMBU), TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY tinned bronze, in the form of a double

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Lot 350

*A PAIR OF RITUAL RATTLES (PUJARI KAICHILAMBU), TAMIL NADU, SOUTH INDIA, 19TH CENTURY tinned bronze, in the form of a double crescent, the hollow body filled with pellets, an open slit on each side to emit the sound, the sides with applique Hindu emblems, beadwork and ridge decoration, one inscribed in Tamil 17.5 x 17 x 4.5cm approx. For a picture of a pair of similar rattles and a woman holding two in the playing posture, see Prof. P. Sambamoorthy, 'Laya Vadyas', New Delhi, 1962, p.41. See also British Museum, inv. no. 2005,0716,0.1.3, for a Tiruchirapalli painting of a story teller reciting to villagers with the aid of pujari kaichilambu. ++Surface slightly worn and encrusted

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*A BRONZE RITUAL BELL, NEPAL, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY with lotus and stylised leaf decoration in relief, the arched suspension lo

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Lot 352

*A BRONZE RITUAL BELL, NEPAL, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY with lotus and stylised leaf decoration in relief, the arched suspension loop with bud finial 29.5cm high ++Minor knocks, generally good

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