Southeast Asian Metalwork

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...

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...

Antique Thai Bronze Hand Fragment, from a life size standing Buddha image in the abhaya mudra, the right hand which is open palm and extended forward in the absence of fear gesture. ...

Burmese Karen Frog Drum, a small bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi  (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen) also known as “The Magical Bronze Pond” (Cooler - ...

Wonderful 17th-18th century Buddha's head, Thailand, Ayutthaya. Great larger size and terrific patina with early block stand. These early block ...

A splendid and heavy Dutch-colonial silver filigree salver Indonesia, Batavia (Jakarta) or possibly Padang, West Sumatra, 2nd half 17th century Diam. 22.9 cm Weight 551 grams This filigree-work was probably done by Chinese masters...

Dong Son bronze axe with very nice green patina. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C. Size: Height 14.5 C.M. / Width 20.9 C.M. / Thickness 3.1 C.M. ...

Dong Son bronze bracelet with bell, very nice green patina. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C. Size: width 8 cm / length 43.4 cm. Size including stand: height 49.5 cm. Co...

A pair of Khmer bronze hand bells with very nice patina. Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century Size: Height 12.8 - 14 C.M. / Width 6.5 - 7.8 C.M. Size including stand: Heig...

Old ironware from the 18th century. It is an old ironware used in Balinese ceremonies. This item is in the shape of a water buffalo horn and is extremely rare. There is no unnecessary decoration, there is a simple sophisticated atmosphere, it is an art piece. As in the first photo, it is also recommended to enjoy it likened to an incense plate.

A rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih casket, circa 1750. The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut, which was chewed ritually by high ranking Indonesian officials and adopted by settlers from the Dutch East Indies Company...

Dong Son bronze bangle with nice green patina. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C. Size: Height 10.5 C.M. / Width 11.4 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected deg...

A pair of Dong Son bronze bangles with very nice green patina, decorated with bells and circular design which is the typical design of Dong Son bronze. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Per...

A set of Khmer bronze earrings with very nice green patina. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500 B.C. Size of each earring: Diameter 2.8 - 3.5 C.M. Size of stand: Height 38.5 C.M. / ...

A set of Khmer bronze ornament for horse in leaf shape on stand. Age: Cambodia, Angkor Vat Period, 12th Century Size of stand: Height 89.5 C.M. / Width 21.5 C.M. Size of each bronze...

A one of a kind bronze Burmese temple bell bracket top from the 18th century or earlier depicting an elephant standing above celestial beings. Crea...

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...

An elegant Khmer pear shaped bronze bottle vase, Angkor Period, 12th-14th century. Crafted of bronze in two parts. When separated, the lower portion of the vase becomes an offerin...

The Khmer culture existed between the 9th and 15 century in nowadays Cambodia. Influenced by Buddhism and primitive nature religions they produced a remarka...

Antique Asian and extremely detailed cast bronze fragment of the head of Buddha, dating from the 18 century and presumably having Thai or Tibetan origins. The sculpture fragment is s...

Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.

A stunning and rare Javanese bronze footed offering vessel and cover, Central Javanese Period, 8th-10th century. The ritual offering vessel of elega...

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...

Bronze part of Buddha head mounted on a stand, 15th century. Great patina. South East Asia.

A large and finely cast ritual bronze bell from the Dong Son Culture (circa 1000 BC-200 AD). Of unusually large size, the thinness of the bronze speaks to the advanced techniques ...

Nice pair of Bronze Bracelets,Southeast Asia 11-13th Century

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...

Fragment of Bronze Head of Buddha Thailand 16th Century

Thanks to a student’s clumsy stumble over a tree root, the ancient and technologically sophisticated Bronze Age culture of Ban Chiang was rediscovered in 19...

A well cast and intricately decorated bronze drum from the Dong Son culture, circa 4th - 3rd century BC, Red River Delta, Vietnam. The face of the drum features a central 8 pointed...