*** | A Splendid Laos temple Buddha, 19th century, of teak sculpted in tall slender lithe form, standing above a short pedestal, the fine featured visage with down cast half closed eyes, his body draped in a diaphanous sanghati with centre pleat secured with a… | *** | |
*** | A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18th century, of fine features and good detail seated in dhyanasana above a double lotus platform, wearing a loose fitting sanghati draped across his left shoulder, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes,… | *** | |
*** | A rare gilded bronze Mosque Spire, c.17th century, in six sections, old encrustations, Pakistan, 40 cm. | *** | |
*** | A collection of five late Ching coral sculptures, Guangzu 1875-1908 AD, the fossilised red coral fragments sculpted with figurative motifs of immortals in relief, smooth glossy patina, China, 10-15 cm (5) | *** | |
*** | A fine Shan sculpture of a Royal Buddha, 19th century, of wood, standing above a detachable double lotus base, his left hand lowered and his right hand raised to his chest, wearing close fitting Royal robes decorated with floral borders | *** | |
*** | A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18-19th century, of fine features and good detail seated in dhyanasana above a raised pedestal wearing a loose fitting sanghati with floral borders, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes, below a projecting… | *** | |
*** | A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18-19th century, of fine features and good detail, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus platform, wearing a close fitting sanghati, his visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below a projecting cintanami at apex,… | *** | |
*** | A collection of three Buddhist Sutra manuscripts, c.14th century AD, the waxed Mulberry paper, inscribed with gold ink on both sides, 68 x 27 cm (3) note: These manuscripts have been researched and authenticated by Dr. David Templeman, Monash University,… | *** | |
*** | A collection of Chinese opium utensils, c. 19th century, including an ivory pipe, a set of scales within an ivory container, a pair of metal tongs and two metal pipes, 15.5-40 cm (5) | *** | |
*** | A fine Shan sculpture of Buddha, 19th century, of papier mache, seated in dhyanasana above a high elaborate double pedestal decorated with scrolling floral motifs in relief, wearing a diaphanous sanghati decorated with scrolling floral borders | *** | |
*** | A fine Shan alabaster Buddha, c.18th century, of fine features and good detail, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus platform, wearing a loose fitting sanghati, the visage with serene expression and down cast eyes below a projecting cintanami at apex,… | *** | |
*** | A Rare Ching Dynasty Foot Binding Display, c.1860 AD, Tongzhi Period, including a shoe, a wooden model of a foot, two shoe trees and legging, 9-18 cm (5) Purchased from Yesteryear, Hong Kong with Certificate of Guarantee Note: these objects were used in… | *** | |
*** | A fine Tibetan wine bowl, c. 19th century, of burl wood, above a silver pedestal with silver lining to the interior, smooth glossy patina, 13 x 5 cm | *** | |
*** | A fine Tibetan portable shrine (gau), c. 19th century, the silver lid decorated with two celestial dragons opposing a flaming jewel at apex in relief and three apertures in the form of temple arches shielded with glass behind which sit three polychrome… | *** | |
*** | A fine Mandalay sculpture of Buddha, 19th century, of wood, seated in dhyanasana above a lotus base, wearing an elegant flowing sanghati decorated with floral borders, the visage with serene expression and downcast eyes, flanked by pendulous ears, the… | *** | |
*** | An Indian Sandstone Sculpture of Ganesha, 19th century, seated in lalitasana above a lotus platform, his truck curled up to his raised left hand, resting on an alms bowl, his pot bellied naked torso adorned with jewels below a visage of serene expression | *** | |
*** | A Superb Alaskan Necklace, c. 19th century, the chain and two seal pendants sculpted from a single piece of ivory, 100 cm Provenance: Purchased from Paul Goldstein, Seattle | *** | |
*** | An Indonesian Puppet Figure, of wood with cloth cover and articulated arms, 141 cm | *** | |
*** | Two Vietnamese Water Puppets, of wood and leather, in the form of a water buffalo and a farmer, with remnant polychrome paints, the buffalo with styrofoam base and articulated head, rejoined 62-48 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | Four Inuit Sculptures, of marine ivory, in the form of seals, whales and a polar bear, one signed by artist, Alaska, 5-12 cm (4) | *** | |
*** | A Rare Myanmar Marionette, c. 19th century of teak, sculpted in the form of a deity decorated with polychrome paints complete with traditional brocade dress and strings, Burma, 19 x 61 cm | *** | |
*** | An Indonesian Puppet Figure, of wood with cloth cover and articulated arms, 181 cm | *** | |
*** | Three Indian Body Ornaments, of metal, one a woven cord, 27-263 cm (3) | *** | |
*** | Two Chinese soapstone sculptures, the ovoid plaques with scenes of birds and trees in relief, 30-18 cm (2) | *** | |
*** | An Indonesian Puppet, of wood with articulated arms, remnant paints, 88 cm | *** | |