A BRONZE TORCH, KHMER STYLECambodia or Thailand, 17th century or earlier. Heavily cast, topped by a central pricket surrounded by stylized leaves, the staff decorated with a band of deities beneath swirling clouds, each encompassed by a radiating mandorla. A second band of decoration depicting asura with their hands lifted. The finial cast with foliate designs.Condition: Good condition with wear, casting flaws, small cracks, minor dents. The bronze covered in a rich patina with vibrant malachite encrustations.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 1,063 gDimensions: Length 40.7 cm
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A LACQUER STAND FOR A HIBACHI (BRAZIER), EDOJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The top of a square form, set on four cabriole legs and fitted with a circular metal ash basin, decorated in gold hiramaki-e with scrolling and blossoming vines on a roiro-nuri ground, perched with heart-shaped apertures, the silvered metal hardware with a finely incised floral decor.HEIGHT 15 cm, LENGTH 27.6 cm, DIAMETER (ash basin) 21 cm WEIGHT 1749 gCondition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age, malachite encrustations, small cracks to the lacquer, and a restoration the apron of one leg. Provenance: Czech private collection.
A FINE SHAKUDO FUCHI AND KASHIRA DEPICTING CRANESUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The fine shakudo-nanako ground worked with superb gold and shakudo takazogan and nunomezogan depicting cranes standing or flying above auspicious plants and pines. The cranes are finely incised with intricate katakiribori detailing.HEIGHT 3.8 cmWEIGHT 30.8 gCondition: Very good condition with minor wear.
A KHMER SILK HOL PIDAN (CEREMONIAL HANGING), 1900sCambodia, Kampot Province, Takev (Takeo), Khmer people. Finely woven with a pattern of rhomboids.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and few loose threads.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Dimensions: Size 309 x 88 cm
A LARGE BRONZE OF FIGURE OF VISHNU AND GARUDA, KHMER STYLECambodia or Thailand, 20th century. The four-armed Vishnu stands on the shoulders and tail of the mythical bird Garuda, the first wearing a sampot, adorned in jewelry, and his face with serene expression. Garuda lifting his wings behind his raised arms standing firmly on three-clawed feet.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and casting flaws. Signs of weathering and erosion with a few light nicks here and there.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 5.5 kgDimensions: Height 59.8 cmThis configuration shows Garuda in his role as vahana carrying Vishnu, the god benevolent, guardian and savior of the world protector of humans. The Garuda is a mythical bird that is as well represented in Brahminic iconography as well as Buddhist. His hybrid body is humanoid, his bust and thighs are feathered, its head is that of a bird of prey with a hooked beak, its ears like those of a man.
A FINE SHAKUDO FUCHI AND KASHIRA DEPICTING WATER BUFFALOUnsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Bearing a superb shakudo-nanako ground, the kashira decorated with three suigyu (water buffalo) standing and reclining in gold, suaka (copper), and shakudo takazogan, each with golden horns. The fuchi with five oxen similarly in gold, suaka, shibuichi, and shakudo takazogan, some speckled with gold or shakudo. HEIGHT 3.8 cm WEIGHT 39.3 g Condition: Very good condition, minor wear.
A LARGE BRONZE LOTUS-FORM VESSEL DEPICTING BUDDHA, RATTANAKOSIN KINGDOMThailand, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932). Heavily cast, supported on a round base with lotus petals rising to a short neck to the baluster-shaped body. The cover decorated with a further band of lotus petals and a lotus bud finial topped by a miniature buddha seated in dhyanasana with hands lowered in bhumisparsha mudra atop a double lotus pedestal. The interior is decorated with a secondary miniature Buddha seated in the identical mudra.Condition: Good condition with minor wear, casting flaws, signs of weathering, small encrustations, and minor nicks. The bronze is covered in a dark patina.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 5 kgDimensions: Height 37.2 cm
AWA: A FINE SHAKUDO FUCHI AND KASHIRA DEPICTING A ROCKY LANDSCAPE, EDOSigned AwaJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely worked with gold, copper, and shakudo takazogan, depicting bamboo among rocks and a meandering stream. Signed AWA.HEIGHT 3.8 cmWEIGHT 36 gCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: Czech private collection.
A THAI GOLD AND SILVER FOIL FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, 19th CENTURYThailand, 19th century. Seated in virasana on an elaborate stepped base decorated with geometric designs, his hands in bhumisparsa mudra, and the robe draped over his left shoulder. With a serene facial expression with downcast eyes, arched eyebrows, a subtle smile, flanked by long earlobe, spiral hair and surmounted by a ushnisha with flame.Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and age, few minuscule nicks, light scratches, and some abrasions. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.Weight: 288.3 g Dimensions: Height 15.1 cm
A TEAKWOOD SHRINE WITH A MONK, 19th CENTURYThailand, 19th century. The shrine carved with a splayed tiered base and a high altar with floral decoration, surmounted by a flame. Fitted with a figure of a monk, separately carved from sandalwood, depicted standing on a lotus base; wearing long robes, the benign face with a distinctive hairline, holding a rosary, a staff, a basket, and a fan. Condition: Overall good condition with minor losses, expected age cracks, wear, and remnants of paint. The monk´s fan and staff repaired. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 1692 g Dimensions: Height 48 cm
A BRONZE FIGURE OF THE TIGER HERMIT SERMING PRAI 19TH CENTURYThailand, Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782-1932). Finely cast, seated in dhyanasana on a rock base, holding his right hand in abhaya mudra and his left in dhyana mudra. Wearing monastic roves draping over one shoulder and prayer beads, his tiger head rendered in a fierce snarl, its sharp fangs, whiskers, and cat ears finely detailed.Condition: Very good condition with wear, casting flaws, minor signs of weathering, encrustations, and light nicks. The interior filled with the original casting core.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 1,847 gDimensions: 22.6 cmLersi Serming Prai was a hermit sage who lived in the jungle and practiced shamanism. According to folk tradition, he lived during the 16th century in the Ayutthaya kingdom. He practiced the occult art of Ser Serming, and during a spell his head was transformed into that of a tiger. After his death, he was transformed into Lersi Pu Ser and continues his cycle of reincarnation today, manifesting himself to jungle hermits.
TANAKA SOKAKU: A FINE SHAKUDO NANAKO FUCHI AND KASHIRA WITH WINGED DRAGON FISHBy Tanaka Sokaku, signed Nanto Tanaka no ju Tanaka Sokaku seishiJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Each superbly crafted and bearing a shakudo nanako ground, worked in fine takazogan with gold and worked with two shachihoko (winged dragon fish), signed underneath Nanto Tanaka no ju TANAKA SOKAKU seishi [made by Tanaka Sokaku, residing at Tanaka, Nara].LENGTH 3.9 cmWEIGHT 32 gCondition: Excellent condition, minor wear.With a padded wood tomobako storage box.The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 1770 (H08903.0).Shachi-hoko were thought to have the power to summon rain, they are commonly found as architectural elements on Edo Period temples, castles, samurai homes and gates as protectors from fire.
A LOT WITH 45 CAMBODIAN GLASS BEADS, c. 500 BC - 500 CECambodia, c. 500 BC - 500 CE or later. Comprising 45 glass beads of round form, of a white color.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and wear, signs of weathering. Some beads with pitting and few chips.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 64.6 g (total)Dimensions: Length ca 0.8 cm
A KHMER STONE AND BRONZE NECKLACE, 8TH - 10TH CENTURYCambodia, 8th - 10th century or earlier. The necklace comprising various stone beads slightly different in shape and size, and nine bronze pendants, all tied together by a fabric string.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, with signs of weathering and encrustations.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 69.6 gDimensions: Length 32.5 cm (when fastened)
A LOT WITH 235 CARNELIAN AGATE BEADS, c. 10TH - 12TH CENTURYCambodia, c. 10th - 12th century or later. Comprising 235 round beads, carved from translucent carnelian agate of reddish-orange color with dark inclusions.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, some beads with small chips and notches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 243.5 g (total)Dimensions: Diameter ca. 1.5 cm
A BEAUTIFUL LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of wing or comb shape, carved from semi-translucent agate, well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of dark-chocolate and caramel, with milky white, black and crystalline bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Overall good condition with some wear, few notches, and small chips along the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 22 gDimensions: Length 3.9 cm
A FINE LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped pendant carved from semi- translucent agate, well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of dark-chocolate and caramel with milky white, and transparent bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear and few small nicks and notches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 22.5 gDimensions: Length 5.8 cm
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped bead carved from semi-translucent agate, well- polished, showing attractive variegated tones of dark-chocolate and caramel with milky white and grey bands. With central drilling for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Overall good condition commensurate with age, wear, surface scratches, small nicks and notches, and signs of weathering. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 32.3 gDimensions: Length 5.2 cm
A FINE LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped semi- translucent stone well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of black and brown, with milky white and grey bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Good condition commensurate with age, minor wear, few nicks and notches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 14.2 gDimensions: Length 4.6 cm
A FINE LOPBURI BLACK AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of wing or comb form, carved from semi-translucent agate, brilliantly polished, of a fine black color with milky white and transparent bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and minimal nicks and notches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 18.6 gDimensions: Length 6.7 cm
A FINE LOPBURI BLACK AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped semi- translucent stone well-polished, of an attractive black color with milky white bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Overall good condition with expected age-related wear, and tiny chips along the exposed areas.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 14.3 gDimensions: Length 5.5 cm
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped semi-translucent stone brilliantly polished, showing attractive variegated tones of black with milky white and transparent bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Overall good condition with some surface wear, tiny nicks, and a larger chip to one side.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 26.6 gDimensions: Length 5.6 cm
A LOPBURI BLACK AND WHITE AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped pendant carved from semi- translucent agate, brilliantly polished, of a luscious black color with milky white. brown and pale grey and russet bands and fingerprints. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and few nicks and notches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 24.3 gDimensions: Length 6.4 cm
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped semi-translucent stone well-polished, of a fine black color with milky white and brown bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and few miniscule chips along the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 16.2 gDimensions: Length 5.8 cm
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of wing or comb shape, carved from semi-translucent agate, well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of red and dark brown with milky white bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and few tiny notches along the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 19 gDimensions: Length 5.3 cm
A LOPBURI RED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped semi- translucent stone finely polished, showing attractive variegated tones of red and orange, with milky white, transparent and amber bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Good condition commensurate with age, minor wear, and few tiny nicks.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 16.4 gDimensions: Length 4.1 cm
A SMALL LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped semi- translucent stone brilliantly polished, showing attractive variegated tones of brown and caramel with extensive milky white, russet, and amber bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and few nicks and notches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 15.1 gDimensions: Length 5.2 cm
A TRANSLUCENT LOPBURI AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped pendant carved from translucent agate, brilliantly polished, showing attractive variegated tones of brown and amber, with milky white and transparent bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Good condition with expected age-related wear and few tiny nicks.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 10 gDimensions: Length 3.9 cm
A RARE LOPBURI GREEN AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The wing or comb shaped pendant carved from semi- translucent agate, well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of emerald green, with transparent and crystalline patches. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Good condition with minor expected age-related wear and few tiny nicks.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 27.6 gDimensions: Length 5.2 cm
A TRANSLUCENT LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of wing or comb shape, carved from translucent agate, well-polished, of an almost transparent pale grey color, with amber and black bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and very few tiny nicks.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 30 gDimensions: Length 6.9 cm
A SEMICIRCULAR LOPBURI AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of a flattened semicircular form, carved from semi- translucent agate, well-polished, of a fine black tone with a milky white band. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Good condition with minor traces of wear and age, few nicks and notches, and some chips.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 9.1 gDimensions: Length 4.1 cm
A SEMICIRCULAR LOPBURI AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of a flattened semicircular form, carved from semi-translucent agate, well-polished, showing attractive variegated tones of black and grey with milky white and transparent bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age, minimal tiny nicks.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 6.8 gDimensions: Length 4.2 cm
A SEMICIRCULAR LOPBURI AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of flattened semicircular form, carved from semi-translucent agate, well-polished, of beautiful amber color with numerous milky white and light grey bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Good condition with minor traces of wear and few tiny nicks.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 29 gDimensions: Length 6.9 cm
AN ELEGANT LOPBURI AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of wing or comb shape, carved from semi-translucent agate, brilliantly polished, showing attractive variegated tones of dark-brown and black with milky white and transparent bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Overall good condition commensurate with age, with wear, miniscule chips, and few notches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 20.9 gDimensions: Length 6.3 cm
YAMAZAKI ICHIGA: A FINE GOTO SCHOOL SHAKUDO FUCHI DEPICTING A FISHERMAN AND TWO KARAKO MUSICIANSBy Yamazaki Ichiga, signed Yamazaki IchigaJapan, Goto school, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Finely worked on a nanako ground with gold, silver, and shakudo takazogan depicting a fisherman with his pole and basket seated beneath a tall, gnarled pine tree watching two boys beat a golden drum. Signed YAMAZAKI ICHIGA.HEIGHT 3.8 cmWEIGHT 22.8 gCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and a small dent.With a fitted tomobako storage box inscribed on the reverse of the lid naming the artist, and signed by the collector Zaiya, a name used by Torigoe Kazutaro, dated 1967. Torigoe Kazutaro was an expert of Japanese swords, writing several books on swords and sword fittings in the 1960s and 1970s. Since his death, his large collection of swords and sword fittings have spread far and wide, easily recognizable by the inscribed tomobako boxes bearing his red-stamp seal.The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 348 (H 01671.0). Ichiga was the student of Goto Jujo, often signing his name Sosho.
A LARGE RHOMBOID LOPBURI AGATE BEAD, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of flattened rhomboid shape, carved from semi-translucent agate, well- polished, of a misty-gray tone with black, milky-white, dark grey and amber patches. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected age-related wear, few small nicks, and a larger notch to one side.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 29.3 gDimensions: Length 6.1 cm
A BOW-SHAPED LOPBURI AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Bow-shaped, carved from semi-translucent agate, brilliantly polished, of a beautiful black color with milky white and pale grey bands. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, wear, signs of weathering, and a few small chips to the ends.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 15.9 gDimensions: Length 5.5 cm
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE BEAD, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. The bow-shaped bead carved from semi-translucent agate, brilliantly polished, showing an attractive variegated tone of dark and light brown, with milky-white, grey, and clear bands. Drilling through the sides.Condition: Good condition with some traces of wear and age. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 12.6 gDimensions: Length 4.4 cm
A FINE LOPBURI BANDED AGATE BEAD, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Of elongated crescent shape, carved from translucent agate of a light grey color with amber, white, and orange bands, as well as black inclusions. Central drilling allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear as well as few small nicks and notches to the ends. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 54.2 gDimensions: Length 10.8 cm
A LOPBURI BANDED AGATE PENDANT, c. 13TH CENTURYThailand, Lopburi period, c. 13th century. Bow-shaped, carved from semi-translucent banded agate, brilliantly polished, showing attractive variegated tones of amber and red. Pierced for suspension as a pendant, showing ancient toolmarks.Condition Very good condition with minor traces of wear and age.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 22.4 gDimensions: Length 5.2 cm
A FINE THAI RUBY CARVING OF BUDDHAThailand, 20th century. Of oval form, the translucent ruby of a beautiful purplish pink hue, carved with a seated figure of Buddha. With a box.Scientific Analysis Report: A signed and stamped report from the Gemological Laboratory Thailand (AGL), no. 0049445, dated 10 July 2023, confirms that the present lot is natural ruby. The original report accompanies this lot.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear, and few tiny nicks along the border.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 15.5 gDimensions: Height 3.1 cm
A PAIR OF BROWN GLAZED CERAMIC JARS, 14TH-16TH CENTURYSoutheast Asia, presumably Thailand. The baluster bodies rising from flat bases to short waisted necks and everted lips, the rounded shoulders applied with four evenly spaced lug handles, each covered in a dark brown glaze stopping well above the foot to reveal the buff ware. Condition: Good condition with some wear, signs of weathering, small nicks, minuscule chips, and firing flaws including uneven glazing and glaze flakes.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 1.8 kg and 2.1 kgDimensions: Height 29.5 cm and 30.4 cm
A LARGE SAWANKHALOK STONEWARE KENDI, 19TH CENTURY OR LATERThailand, Sawankhalok. The kendi (water vessel) decorated in underglaze blue with a band of lotus scroll below three cartouches enclosing two phoenixes and a lotus blossom, the mammiform spout, neck, and rimmed mouth elegantly formed and covered overall in a creamy-white crackled glaze.Condition: With some wear, firing flaws, light surface scratches, minuscule chips, and with a restoration to the mouth and spout. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 3.7 kgDimensions: Height 26.5 cm
A PAIR OF GOTO SCHOOL GOLD MENUKI DEPICTING BOTAN SHISHIJapan, Goto school, 17th-18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Each superbly cast and with minute incision work, depicting a pair of shishi amongst richly blossoming peony flowers.LENGTH each c. 4 cmWEIGHT (total) 8.7 gCondition: Excellent condition with only minor wear. Auction comparison:Compare a related pair of gold menuki depicting shishi, attributed to Goto Kenjo, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 24 September 2020, New York, lot 975 (sold for USD 3,186).
A PAIR OF BRONZE 'FROG AND BULL' RITUAL BANGLES, DONG SON STYLEVietnam, 20th century or earlier. Each of circular form, the top incised with spiral designs and transversal ridges, one surmounted by four frogs, the other by four bull heads. The sides with a slit.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 396 g Dimensions: Diameter 11.5 cm and 13 cm
A PYU BANDED AGATE 'PARROT' TALISMAN, 200-1000 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 AD). Well-polished semi translucent agate of nice warm ochre color with brown bands, hand carved in the shape of a parrot, the large wings folded. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected age-related wear. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 10 gDimensions: Length 5.5 cm
A PYU BLACK AGATE 'FISH' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a fish with a short tail and fins. The semi-translucent agate of black color with a milky white band. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 6.8 g Dimensions: Height 1.7 cm, Length 3.5 cm
A PYU BANDED AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forward as it is preparing to pounce its prey. Carved from semi-translucent agate of a light gray color with white and beige bands. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected, age-related wear, few small notches to the underside, and light surface scratches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 43.1 gDimensions: Height 2.6 cm, Length 7 cm
A PYU BANDED AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a recumbent tiger with the back slightly arched, the front paws extended forward as it is preparing to pounce its prey. The semi-translucent agate of a white color with beige and russet bands. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected age-related wear. The stone with natural imperfections and fissures.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 24.4 gDimensions: Height 2.3 cm, Length 5.4 cm
A TRANSLUCENT PYU AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a recumbent tiger with the front paws extended forward. The translucent agate of a pale gray tone with an orange tinge and amber shadings. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and slight surface scratches.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 36.2 g Dimensions: Height 2.2 cm, Length 6.9 cm
A SMALL PYU BANDED AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a tiger with the front paws extended forward. The translucent agate of a nice warm ochre color with brown and pale grey bands. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected, age-related wear. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 9.8 gDimensions: Height 1.9 cm, Length 4.5 cm
A PYU WHITE AND GRAY AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a tiger with the back slightly arched and the front paws extended forward as it is preparing to pounce its prey. The translucent agate of a light gray color with milky-white bands. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 36 gDimensions: Height 2.2 cm, Length 6.9 cm
A SMALL PYU BANDED AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forward as it is preparing to pounce its prey. The semi-translucent agate of amber tone with milky-white bands. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected, age-related wear.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 5.8 gDimensions: Height 1.3 cm, Length 3 cm
A PYU AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a recumbent tiger with the front paws extended. The opaque agate of red color with a milky white and amber patch. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected age-related wear. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 11.7 gDimensions: Height 1.7 cm, Length 4.4 cm
A PYU JASPER 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forward as it is preparing to pounce its prey. The opaque jasper of a dark red color with purple inclusions, as well as a white patch with multicolored stripes to the hind paw and tail. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with minor wear and few small chips. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 45.7 gDimensions: Height 2.6 cm, Length 8.2 cm
A PYU SERPENTINE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a tiger with the front and hind paws extended. The opaque serpentine of green color with darker green and light grey inclusions. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected age-related wear. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 33.8 gDimensions: Height 2 cm, Length 6 cm
A PYU BANDED AGATE 'TIGER' TALISMAN, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a recumbent tiger with a long tail and the front paws extended. The translucent agate of a creamy red color with pale grey bands. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear and age. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 15.7 gDimensions: Height 1.9 cm, Length 5.7 cm
A PYU BANDED AGATE TALISMAN OF A RECUMBENT TIGER, 200-100 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a tiger sitting on its hind legs. The semi-translucent agate of dark brown and creamy colors with milky white and grey bands. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected wear, minor weathering commensurate with age, and light surface scratches. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 63.2 gDimensions: Height 3.7 cm, Length 6.7 cm
A PYU CARNELIAN AGATE 'TURTLE' TALISMAN, 200-1000 CEBurma / Myanmar, Pyu city states (200-1000 CE). Carved as a turtle, with raised head and round eyes. The semi-translucent stone of a red color with gray bands and dark inclusions. Central drilling showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with expected wear. The stone with natural imperfections.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 15.4 gDimensions: Length 3.2 cm
A LARGE PYU AMETHYST TALISMAN OF A TURTLE, 200-1000 CEPresumably Burma / Myanmar region, Pyu State, 200-1000 CE. Carved as a turtle-like creature, the translucent amethyst of a beautiful violet and light-lavender color. Pierced through the tail, showing ancient toolmarks and allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition commensurate with age, with few small notches and chips. The stone with natural imperfections and fissures.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 81.7 gDimensions: Length 6.3 cm
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