Superb ancient Burmese Temple Doors adorned with graceful dancers, carved through
in hardwood and red lacquer. Shan State, Burma. 16th – 17th Century. Unique.
Ref : BU-6
Serene kneeling Burmese monk in meditation, wearing a summer robe, wood and lacquer, 17th Century.
H : 47cm
USD 10,000
Ref : BU-2
Rare Burmese dragon in hardwood with vigilant crystal eyes. The bird on its tail suggests Hindu influence, presumably from Arakan, the Burmese state bordering the Bay of Bengal. Presumably 17th – 18th Century.
USD 8,250
Ref : BU-3
Burmese sitting Buddha in winter robe, wood, lacquer and gold-leaf with glass detail on pedestal. 17th Century.
H : 66cm
USD 10,000
Ref : BU-4
Burmese Temple Fan Holder in the shape of a symbolic bird strikingly perched on perspex. Wood, lacquer and gold-leaf. 19th Century.
H : 42cm, L : 37cm, W : 24cm
USD 5,250
Ref : BU-7
Pair of Burmese Naga heads, mounted on perspex. The Naga is a divine snake.
19th Century.
H : 41cm. Sold as a pair.
USD 2,750
Ref : NL-CB3
Burmese elephant walking at a tranquil pace. Hardwood. Date unknown. (Small repairs)
H : 26cm, W : 34cm
USD 2,000
Ref : BU-9
Burmese Dancer holding a lotus, mounted on perspex. Wood, lacquer and gold-leaf, 19th Century.
H : 50cm, W : 30cm
USD 2,100
Ref : NL-BM
Burmese monk with uncommon features, wearing an unusual adorned summer robe holding an alms bowl.
Circa 18th Century.
H : 50cm
USD 3,650
Ref: SHA82-X73
A pair (possibly) of Burmese temple window shutters with dancers carved in relief on a lotus pedestal. Natural wood. Presumably 18th Century.
H : 130cm, W : 72cm
(Buddha in front not included)
USD 12,500 (The Pair)
Ref : BU-8
Section of Burmese drum circle, in wood carved through, lacquer and gold-leaf, enhanced with small mirrors. Mounted on perspex.
19th Century.
H : 78 W : 58cm
USD 2,400
Ref : NL-X49
Shan King Buddha in ceremonial attire, sitting in the Bhumisparsa Mudra (position). Wood, lacquer and traces of gold-leaf. Burma.
17th Century.
H : 46cm
USD 3,250SOLD
Ref : SHA-81
Detail of left door.
Superb ancient Burmese Temple Doors adorned with graceful dancers, carved through in hardwood and red lacquer, Shan State, Burma. Presumably
16th – 17th Century.
H : 168cm, W:97cm
USD 60,000 (The Pair)
Ancient Burmese Miniature Bronzes
Rare collection of twenty-four pieces of figurines and scenes depicting the life of Buddha.
Presumably 17th – 18th Century.
Most pieces are believed to have been excavated from the ruins of Pagodas
and could be dated earlier than suggested.
To be sold as a collection.
Ref : BMB-8
Kneeling devotee offering lotus to Buddha. Exquisite details of: facial features, earrings, hairstyle, feet and hands, flowers and attire.
H : 7.5cm
Ref : BMB-2
Fertility. Carriage with two figures: a man and a woman in ecstasy of erotic intimacy. Bronze with traces of gold-leaf.
H : 47cm
Ref : BMB-1
Naga under a Banyan tree dominating a bed of sea creatures. Bronze with traces of gold-leaf. Meditating Buddha resting against Naga is missing.
H : 28cm, D: 13cm,
W : 10cm
Ref : BMB-5
Offerings to Buddha seated under the Banyan tree.
H : 4.5cm, W : 3.75cm
Ref : BMB-7Severing of the hair.
H : 8.5cm
Ref : BMB-1
Monk in prostrate position. Fine details.
L : 12cm
Ref : BMB-21
A monk in prostrate position with his hair in the shape of a lotus bud. Mounted on wood.
L : 10cm
Ref : BMB-3
The Broken Bridge with two figures.
L : 14cm
Ref : BMB-14, 17, 16, 15
14 – Buddha seated in the Bhumisparsa Mudra (position) H : 11cm;
17 – Kneeling devotee
H : 10.5cm;
16 – Kneeling devotee
H : 10.5cm;
15 – Kneeling devotee
H : 11cm
Ref : BMB-10, 20
10 – Standing figure holding a ring up in right hand and a dagger held against the left chest.
H : 13.5cm
20 – Kneeling devotee with hands in a gesture of respect. Flame on head.
H : 6.5cm
Ref : BMB-18, 19
18, 19 – Kneeling figures with tier-shaped head-dress wearing ceremonial attire. Bronze with traces of lacquer and gold-leaf.
H : 10.5cm, H : 11cm
Ref : BMB-9, 9A, 9B, 9C
Kneeling monks in respectful attitude to Buddha.
H : 6cm
Ref : BMB-6
Death of Buddha
L : 10cm, W : 5.5cm
Ref : BMB-4
Scene of the offerings to Buddha with seven figures on the bridge (set on an openwork base).
L : 14.5cm
Ref : BMB-12, 13
12 – Male figure of a dancer with forearms stretched forward and hands together in an offering gesture.
H : 4.5cm
13 – Female figure
of a dancer in similar position.
H : 13.5cm
Burmese Lacquer
Ref : L-7
Black, red and gold-leaf striking design, with shell encrusted feet and two loops used for a rope. Circa 1900.
H : 17.5cm, Diam : 28cm
USD 1,225
Ref : L-10
Burmese round betel box in orange lacquer with fine designs and a tray.
Circa 1950.
H : 19cm, Diam : 22cm
USD 700
Ref : L-5
Orange lacquer bowl with a black rim and fine designs. Circa 1930.
H : 20cm, Diam : 24cm
USD 850
Ref : L-4
Burgundy red lacquer alms bowl with brighter red interior. Circa 1920.
H : 17.5cm, Diam : 30cm
USD 850
Ref : L-2
Round brown lacquer betel box with fine designs and two trays.
H : 13.5cm, Diam : 20cm
USD 495
Ref : NL-O
Carvings of elephant, mounted together on perspex, originally decorated the back of a Burmese bull cart. Circa 1875.
H : 54cm, W : 42cm
USD 1,650
Ref : L-3
Black lacquer carrier box with handle, a tray and Burmese inscriptions. (Cover missing.) Early 20th Cent.
H : 15cm, Diam : 20.5cm
USD 525
Burmese Bronze Opium Weights
Ancient Animal-Shaped Bronze Opium Weights of Burma
Circa 1600 – 1800
To be sold as a collection.
Ref : NL-01, NL-02
Hintha, duck-shaped opium weight, with bulging eyes.
H : 11cm, W : 7cm
Weighs: 1,516 grams
Karaweik, bird shaped opium weight, with elaborate feather-like detailing.
H : 10cm, W : 6cm
Weighs: 800 grams
Ref : NL-03, NL-04
Hintha, duck-shaped opium weight, with elaborate crest.
H : 9cm, W : 5cm
Weight: 800 grams
Hintha, duck-like opium weight resting on a hexagonal decorated base.
H : 6cm, W : 4cm
Weighs: 320 grams
Ref : NL-05, NL-06
Hintha duck-like opium weight with a hook beak.
H : 6cm, W : 4cm
Weighs: 300 grams
Chinthe, lion-like opium weight on a square base.
H : 5cm, W : 3cm
Weighs: 150 grams
* Information is supported by a significant account on
Burmese Opium weights in Arts of Asia, Issue, May-June 2013