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Place of Origin: Southeast Asian
Dutch Colonial Silver Dish with the Von Pfeffel Coat-of-arms, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An unusual Indonesian lobbed silver dish
Jakarta (Batavia) or Coromandel coast, third quarter 17th century, apparently unmarked
The eight lobbed dish exuberantly decorated with floral motifs, with the middle section replaced, consisting of indistinctly marked German silver from the early 19th century, bearing the coat-of-arms of the Von Pfeffel family.
Diam. 30.5 cm
Weight 461 grams
Note:
Lobbed silver dishes with exuberant floral decorations were characteristic of the decorative arts in the Netherlands in the first half of the 17th century. This style of floral decoration was adopted by silversmiths as well as by furniture makers working on the Coromandel Coast and in Batavia, often by workers who had fled the Coromandel Coast because of war and famine. In Batavia this style was known as “Custwerck” (work from the Bengal coast).
These lobbed dishes are seldom marked. Only after 1667 the use of the town mark became obligatory in Batavia but only for silver made in Batavia not for silver imported in Batavia from other VOC settlements. The engraved coat of arms in the centre is a replacement of the original centre.
The coat of arms can be identified as those of Christian Hubert von Pfeffel (1765- 1834). As a diplomat, statesman, ambassador of Bavaria in London and Saxony and councillor to the King of Bavaria, he was made “Freiherr” in 1828 and since then used this coat of arms. His son Karl Maximilian Friederich Hubert Freiherr von Pfeffel (1811-1890) in 1836 married Karoline Adelheid Pauline von Rottenburg (1805-1872), the natural daughter of Prins Paul von Württemberg (1785-1852) and his mistress Margrethe Porth. Paul was the jounger brother of the King Wilhelm I of Württemberg (1781-1864). The heraldic motto of the von Pfeffels Vur Schande habe den Huot means as much as “Beware of Shame”. Christian Hubert Theodoor Marie Karl von Pfeffel Karl Maximilian’s grandson was the last male in the von Pfeffel line. His daughter, Marie Louise (Paris in 1882 - Cornwall 1944), born and grown-up in France, changed her name in de Pfeffel. She was the great grandmother of Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson, the present British Secretary of State. None of the members of the von Pfeffel family had any direct links with the Dutch East Indies but indirectly by way of the Royal House of Württemberg they did.
Sophia Frederika Mathilda von Württemberg (1818-1877), daughter of Wilhelm I King of Württemberg, in 1839 married Willem III...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Pumpkin Shaped Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Cambodian Repoussé Silver Pumpkin Shaped Box. A squat low form with sections having chased and punched scales, coiled silver wire sepals in ...
Category
20th Century Other Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Collection of H’Mong Tribe Silver Spirit Locks
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are know for ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
$1,275 Sale Price
25% Off
Exceptional Southeast Asian Brass Engine Turned Lidded Urn
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality antique Southeast Asian brass lidded urn dating from the 19th century. The heavily made urn stands raised on a narrow round pedestal foot with a short narrow k...
Category
19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Opium Wieght in the Form of a Buddhist lion
Located in PARIS, FR
Tiny opium weight in bonze with brownish patina in the shape of a Buddhist guardian lion, also name Fo dog, characteristic with its exorbitated eyes and an embossed and wavy mane and...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Thai Ayutthaya Period Bronze Crowned Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of Thai Ayutthaya period bronze crowned Buddha mounted on wood display stands. Thailand. 17th/18th Century
Dimensions: (approx)
Head: 15" High, 7.75" Wide, 6" Deep (tallest)
Overall: tbd
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas.
2024 March Fine & Decorative Asian Art Signature Catalog Auction #8155 Lot #78357
Condition Report:
Attractive pair with beautifully aged patina, condition commensurate of age, use, and exposure. Scattered areas of desirable verdigris green patina and oxidation throughout to each. Minor loss to front shell point of one example. Small holes scattered throughout and scews/nails through each fixing both examples to wooden bases. Both well preserved and present superbly
History:
The first Crowned Buddha images or Jambupati Buddha statues are known to have been originated from the Pyu, where the Indian influence of Buddhist arts and non-Theravada Buddhism was extremely felt in those days. There may have been various background stories behind the crowned Buddha statues in the course of history but one of the most popular stories goes by the legend of Jambupati. This particular legend is not known in the home of Buddhism India, however the crowned Buddha statues have been attached to the name Jambupati as the Buddha is believed to have humbled a boastful and arrogant king Jambupati. The story goes on about how the Buddha transformed himself into a mighty king with a crown and jewelry and set himself a majestic yet incomparable palace. Seeing this, the king accepted the great ability of the Buddha and submitted himself to the Dharma and became a Buddhist monk. This particular story has gained a lot of popularity and stood the test of time in Burma as the number of Crowned Buddha statues in Burma is considerably great in amount.
There are also other versions of the background story of crowned statues...
Category
17th Century Folk Art Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Indonesian ceremonial bell
Located in Chonburi, TH
This Antique Indonesian brass bell holds a significant place in ceremonial practices conducted by priests. Crafted with meticulous detail, this bell ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
$111 Sale Price
20% Off
H’mong Tribe Silver Spirit Lock Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains of Southeast China, Laos, Thailand and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Hmong people are known for...
Category
20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
$11,250 Sale Price
19% Off
Antique Burmese Karaweik 50 Tical Bronze Market Weight
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese 50 tical A-le, a zoomorphic form bronze market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a Karaweik, a Burmese crane with pointed beak and bulging...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Burmese Bronze Shan Buddha – Asian Buddhist Art
Located in London, GB
18th Century Burmese Bronze Buddha – Antique Asian Buddhist Art
A finely cast antique Burmese bronze sculpture of the Buddha, dating from the 18th century. This elegant piece of Asi...
Category
18th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Very Decorative Late 20th Century Large Metal Hand Painted Model of a Fish
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative large coloured painted metal fish with candleholder. This beautiful fish made by a Jodhpur ironworker is painted and patinated by hand. Wonderful decorative object,...
Category
Late 20th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Iron
$946 Sale Price
50% Off
Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle
Located in Miami, FL
Panabas short sword from the Philippines.
A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern p...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Iron
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Bell with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th century
Size: height 15.2 cm / width 8.8 cm
Size including stand: height ...
Category
19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Three Antique Thai Bronze Lime Boxes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
TA04027 Set of Three Antique Thai Bronze Lime Boxes. Tall Cylinders of varying shapes and sizes:
A) Thai Bronze Lime Container in the shape of a Stupa, u...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
The Merrywing Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Merrywing
Color: Bronze
Size: 42W x 13D x 11Hcm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mi...
Category
2010s Modern Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,461 / item
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
A mixed metal box having a bronze/brass body with bordered silver/copper inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral t...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Set of Six Thai Silver Photduang Bullet Coins
Located in Chicago, IL
These curious bell-shaped objects are a type of Thai bent-silver currency known as photduang, pod duang or bullet money, the latter term for their resemblance to old lead ball ammo. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Antique Burmese Bronze Temple Gong with Mallet and Raised Center
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Burmese bronze temple gong with mallet. This exquisite antique Burmese bronze temple gong captures attention with its traditional circular form and raised center. Featuring a rich, brown veined patina, this piece embodies the timeless beauty of Burmese craftsmanship. The gong comes with a mallet and a rope for easy hanging, adding authenticity and functionality to its striking design. Though the base is not included, its presence alone makes a bold statement, whether displayed as a decorative object or used in a more interactive setting.
Perfect for enhancing a living room, meditation space, or entryway, this temple gong serves as both a historical artifact and a stunning conversation piece. Its strong visual presence and the mallet's tactile invitation offer an engaging experience for guests. Whether hung as a sculptural wall accent or placed in a central area to invoke a sense of serenity and tradition, this Burmese gong...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bronze Partition Samantabhadra Elephant Buddha Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Well casted and detailed vintage bronze Partition Samantabhadra riding elephant buddha sculpture, circa 1970s. Samantabhadra (Universal Virtue ) rides the white elephant for the so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Bali, Indonesia
Date: 19th to early 20th century
Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 cm
Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay
This rare and refined Balines...
Category
19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Antique Thai Silver Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Silver Buddha, rendered in incised and hammered sheet silver over wood & clay core. The Lord Buddha seated in padmasana with the soles of the...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century, Burmese Vintage Bronze Figure of Athlete
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese vintage bronze figure of athlete.
Age: Burma, Colonial, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 25.8 C.M. / Width 13.8 C.M. / Length 20.5 C.M.
S...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
Bronze with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril vine pattern referred to as “the okir ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Bronze
20th Century, A Pair of Cambodia Rice Cutters
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Cambodia rice cutters.
Age: Cambodia, 20th Century
Size including stand: Height 68.5 - 84.3 C.M. / Width 39.5 - 43.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condit...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once ornately gilt, this serene bronze seated Buddha was created in Thailand in the mid-19th century. Cast in the older Sukhothai style, the Buddha bears a uniquely Thai flame-like s...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Central Javanese Bronze Footed Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeously patinated bronze pedestal offering tray, talam, Central Javanese Period, Java, 8th-10th century.
The offering tray of beautiful form and proportions, with a splayed a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Central Javanese Bronze Footed and Lidded Offering Vessel, 8th-10th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and rare Javanese bronze footed offering vessel and cover, Central Javanese Period, 8th-10th century.
The ritual offering vessel of elega...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Antique Burmese Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional fine and impressive antique Burmese silver bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection
This exceptional ant...
Category
1880s Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
Personal size Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Personal size Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao).
A mixed metal box having a brass body with bordered silver inlay design overall of a symmetrical floral tendril...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Brass
Reliquary Urn in Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Urn reliquary in polished brass. In two parts, base
and lid.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
$456 Sale Price / item
20% Off
20th Century, Burmese Vintage Bronze Figure of Bodybuilder
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese vintage bronze figure of bodybuilder.
Age: Burma, Colonial, 20th Century
Size: Height 18.3 C.M. / Width 9 C.M.
Size including stand:...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage East Java Indonesian Brass Tepak Sireh Betel Nut Set 7 Pieces
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal vintage East Java Indonesian brass Tepak Sireh betel nut set including a large brass bowl with removeable lid which doubles as a tray, two ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Indonesian Gong on Stand, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indonesian gong, polychromed and repurposed for a freestanding sculpture. Mounted on a black metal stand. Circa 1940. The front is painted i...
Category
1940s Other Vintage Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
MCR The Gourd Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Gourd
Color: Bronze
Size: 14Ø x 42H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid Century...
Category
2010s Modern Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,461 / item
Burmese 19th Century Bronze Ceremonial Bell with Verde Patina and Cow Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Burmese bronze ceremonial bell from the 19th century with verde patina and cow motif. Created in Burma during the 19th century, this bronze ceremonial bell will make for a...
Category
19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Yao Tribe Silver Torc
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely crafted piece was made high in the mountains above Thailand, Laos and Burma (modern day Myanmar) by an indigenous hill tribe. The Yao people are skilled silversmiths who ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Silver
$2,100 Sale Price
25% Off
Burmese Bronze Hka-Lauk Bell, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large Burmese bell is known as hka-lauk and was used to track the movement of a livestock animal, strung from a collar by the two loops at the top. Dat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Celebes Island Hand-Tooled Temple Monster Sculpture with Swine Ears and Horn
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian hand-tooled metal sculpture from the Celebes Island depicting a temple monster with swine ears and legs, horn, tail and a bell around his collar. Created on the Indones...
Category
19th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
MCR The Cocoon Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Cocoon
Color: Bronze
Size: 20 x 9 x 25.5H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid C...
Category
2010s Modern Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,396 / item
Pair of Bronze Bracelets, Southeast Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Nice pair of Bronze Bracelets,Southeast Asia
11-13th Century
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,689 / set
Rare Antique Buddha under Naga Sculpture from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Depicting Buddha in his royal attires resting on a throne made of coiled naga body and sheltered by the canopy of the seven headed snake king, this Buddhism iconography is perhaps on...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Bronze Recipients
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional set of 3 Bronze Recipients with decorations and beautiful green patina, called Thap
Dong Song period, 2000-1000 BC
South East Asia, Vietnam.
Measures: Height 22 cm, di...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$8,738 / set
MCR The Stem Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Stem
Color: Bronze
Size: 10Ø x 38.5H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid Centur...
Category
2010s Modern Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$1,161 / item
Set of Nine Bronze Ornaments, Pectoral Ornaments
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Set Of 9 Pectoral Ornaments
South East Asia,Cambodia,11-13th Century
broze material with great oxidation patina
stands with different heights 21/22/23/23/25/27/27/27/30 c...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$5,243 / set
Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha, Thailand
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha
Thailand
16th Century
Category
16th Century Antique Southeast Asian Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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