Stock No..
s1040

SOLD

A fine Chinese pipe
Opium pipe
Heavy Cudge
Defense weapon

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A fine, heavy and interesting Chinese Opium pipe.

This Opium pipe measures 48cms long and approx 35mm in diameter.
The mouth piece is a well used and stained ivory section that is 5.5cms long.
The body of the pipe is thick bamboo that has a long age crack to one side that has not broken all the way through.
The pipe end is is 17cms long and is made up on various brass, bronze and copper parts. The stem for the opium bowl is sitting within what appears to be a lotus bud. Above the stem is a embellished Chinese character and below is a bat. To the end of the pipe is what appears to be a longevity symbol.
The size and weight of this pipe and that the end is solid and heavy, it is very possible that this pipe was used as a personal defense weapons when not under the influence of Opium.

A very interesting Chinese pipe in good condition throughout.

Stock No..
s366

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A fine Chinese carving
Circa 1900
Rootball & burl timber

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A fine late 19th century Chinese wood carving.

This two piece statue stands 43cms tall.
It is made from carved wood, natural forming woods and burl wood sections to create a very interesting and life lake statue.
The face, hands, legs and feet are very life like with the expertly carved face showing very clear expression.
The surfaces show a warm patina and darkened lacquer surfaces. When viewed very closely, very well hidden, old hand cut nails can be seen below the lacquer surface which shows the very unique method of constructing such a life like figure.

A very interesting antique Chinese wooden statue.

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Stock No..
s506

$325.00 USD

French? Ivory crucifix
Fine example, ebonised cross

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A fine ivory and ebonised timber crucifix.

This fine piece of religious art remains in fine condition throughout.
The cross stands 26cms tall and just under 12cms across.
To the top of the cross is a section of ivory representing a scroll is the word INRI, representing represents the Latin inscription;
"IESVS NAZARENVS REX IVDÆORVM" or "Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews".
Below this scroll is the corpus dressed in a crown of thorns and loin cloth, nailed to the cross.
Below the feet of the corpus is a skull and crossed bones, most commonly being representation of the skull of Adam.

A very fine example of an ivory mounted crucifix.

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Stock No..
s1103

$495.00 USD

Original water colours
Middle Eastern Scenes
An untouched pair
K M Blake 1926

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Stock No..
s856

$395.00 USD

A fine Philippine
Betel nut container
Silver inlayed bronze
Very heavy caddy
Moro Mindanao

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A fine Mindanao Betel nut caddy.

Measuring 17cms across, 9cms tall and 8cms deep.
The box is very well crafted in thick and heavy bronze which is inlayed to all external surfaces with silver sheet.
The hinged lid reveals three compartments covered in four inlayed lids.
The central lids are a single double sized compartment likely for the Betel nut. The left side shows the remains of lime powder and the right likely held other leaves or beans used in the ritual process of Betel nut chewing.

A very interesting and detailed canister that would compliment and Moro collection.

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Stock No..
s550

$625.00 USD

Complete Early bronze
Ottoman Drum
Nakare

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A release from my personal collections.

A very fine and early bronze Ottoman drum.

This fine example measures 19cms across and 12cms tall and retains an early drum skin and leather surrounds.
Known as a Nakare, this style of drum was used in Ottoman military bands, typically seen in pairs.
There are historical references to drums, possibly of the same design as the Nakare, used to frighten ducks and other birds, causing them to take flight from reeded areas for the sport of Falconry.

A very rare piece of Ottoman military history in very fine condition.

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Stock No..
s542

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A fine African Fly whisk
wire woven handle
blonde horse hair

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