BURMESE KALAGA EMBROIDERY WALLBURMESE KALAGA EMBROIDERY WALL HANGING Burmese Kalaga, mid to late 20th century, executed in embroidery, couching, and cotton trapunto on black velvet, the whole embellished with plain and metallic threads, metal sequins, beads, and glass stones, the pictorial textile illustrating scenes from the Jataka, framed in repeating geometric borders, finished with a grey silk band with hanging tabs. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Bruce M. Baum and E. E. Cole, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 43" (inclusive of hanging tabs), w. 88".
BURMESE DRAGON KALAGA EMBROIDEREDBURMESE DRAGON KALAGA EMBROIDERED TAPESTRYDESCRIPTION: A hand embroidered and beaded Dragon Kalaga tapestry featuring a padded dragon figure central motif over a red velvet fabric background. "Kalaga" is the traditional name for embroidered tapestries from Myanmar (Burma). It is made from velvet and cotton adorned with plain and metallic threads, metal sequins and beads. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Burma. DIMENSIONS: W: 41 1/2" H: 30 1/2". CONDITION: Vintage condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
TWO BURMESE KALAGAS OF ELEPHANTSBothTWO BURMESE KALAGAS OF ELEPHANTSBoth within circular reserves, one with a rider, both framed.Measuring 18 by 18 in., overall 25 by 25 in. (Cond: good)
BURMESE KAMMAVACAcomprising frontBURMESE KAMMAVACAcomprising front and back binding and two pages Condition: loss to gilding, loss to two bottom pages 23 1/4 x 6 inches Condition:
BURMESE GOLD AND LACQUERED KAMMAVACABURMESE GOLD AND LACQUERED KAMMAVACA SUTRA Burmese gold and lacquered Kammavaca Sutra, comprising sixteen gilt lacquered leaves, 5.25" x 23".
Old Burmese Gathering Basket- 16''Old Burmese Gathering Basket- 16''
Burmese vase, glossy finish, scallopedBurmese vase, glossy finish, scalloped rim, 10-1/4 in. Mortans Antiques.
Burmese gilt and black lacqueredBurmese gilt and black lacquered wood Buddha figure 19th century Seated in padmasana with the right hand in bhumispara mundra. H: 5 1/2 in. Wear to gilding consistent with age, large 1 1/2 in. relic hole to rear and loss surrounding.
A Burmese Kammavaca ManuscriptA Burmese Kammavaca Manuscript late 19th c. sixteen leaves and two covers each 5 in. x 23 3/4 in. mounted and divided into three frames: five leaves and front cover; six leaves; and five leaves and back cover each frame height 43 1/2 in. width 29 5/8 in. Provenance: Acquired Hong Kong 1988.
Burmese gourd vase, satin finish,Burmese gourd vase, satin finish, 6-3/4 in. Maude B. Feld, New York.
BURMESE PART-GILT TERRACOTTA BUDDHABURMESE PART-GILT TERRACOTTA BUDDHA Mandalay, late 19th century, 4 3/8 in. H., with a stand.
COLLECTOR'S LOT OF 3 BURMESE TEXTILESCollector'sCOLLECTOR'S LOT OF 3 BURMESE TEXTILESCollector's Lot of 3 Burmese Textiles: "luntaya acheik"-patterned silk longyi, Chinese imported silk, early to mid 20th century, probably from Amarnapura; and two women's shoulder cloths, "hti paun", cotton, one with faced supplementary weft patterning, Khami people. Ranging in size from: 13'' x 64'' (33 x 163 cm) to 40'' x 70'' (102 x 178 cm). Provenance: Apsara Arts of Asia. Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
Burmese gilt lacquer figure ofBurmese gilt lacquer figure of a standing Buddha, on later wood stand, 24-1/4" h overall, losses to hair
(LOT OF 3) MG TUN HLA (BURMESE,(LOT OF 3) MG TUN HLA (BURMESE, 1874-1946) WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS (lot of 3) Mg Tun Hla (Burmese, 1874-1946) watercolor paintings, each ink and color on paper, signed lower right, framed and glazed, 8"h. x 10"w.
BURMESE BRONZE OF FIGURE IN TRADITIONALBURMESE BRONZE OF FIGURE IN TRADITIONAL GARBAn early 20th century Burmese bronze of a Burma native in traditional garb and tattooed legs, holding a pipe in one hand and carrying a woven basket and cane hat on his back, raised upon a carved teak base, unsigned. Circa 1920. Measuring 8.75" high.
LARGE BURMESE KAMMAVACA PRAYERLARGE BURMESE KAMMAVACA PRAYER BOOK MANUSCRIPT 19th/20th c., red lacquer and gold leaf designs, heavy black script, wooden covers and 3 pages, 2 with text both sides, one with decoration other side, 23"l x 5.5"w
A Burmese Lacquered Food VesselA Burmese Lacquered Food Vessel of circular form having a turned handle above four tiers. Height 17 3/4 inches.
KENGTUNG BURMESE GOLD LEAF & LACQUERKENGTUNG BURMESE GOLD LEAF & LACQUER CEREMONIAL BOWL Rare Ko Kau Tu Lacquer Bowl with gilded decoration, by master craftsman Maung Htun of Kengtung, Burma/Myanmar, circa 1939; bowl is comprised of lacquer over a woven bamboo base, with gilded (in high carat gold) decoration to the top rim, body with eight high-relief figures in indigenous costumes amid geometric motifs, and each foot with a spread wing crow; each corner cartouche contains an incised peacock; base with gilded oval cartouche with maker's name and date in Burmese script, 5 1/2" high, 8 1/2" diam. Base lacquer cracks.
(4 PC) ELEPHANT KALAGA WALL HANGINGSDESCRIPTION:(4 PC) ELEPHANT KALAGA WALL HANGINGSDESCRIPTION: (4 Pc) A set of four elephant kalaga wall hangings. This is a set of burmese art decor wall hangings, handmade with a black cotton base and hand sewn embroidered decorations motifs, with central figures of elephants, finished with sequins, gold thread and beads. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Asia. DIMENSIONS: Each wall hanging is H: 46" W: 18 5/8". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
OLD NAGA WARRIOR CEREMONIAL MANTLEOLD NAGA WARRIOR CEREMONIAL MANTLE India/Myanmar (Burma), hand-woven textile with geometric patterns, embellished with cowry shell figure and circles, approx. 59.5"l x 39.5"w
BURMESE PARCEL GILT & RED LACQUEREDBURMESE PARCEL GILT & RED LACQUERED ALMS STANDBurmese carved and red lacquered alms stand, with parcel gilt highlights, applied metal and glass sequins, tiered circular form with lift top, raised on turned center pedestal, four carved winged naga/ dragon supports, approx 35.75"h, 29.25"diam
Burmese vase, satin finish, scallopedBurmese vase, satin finish, scalloped rim, 4-3/4 in. Minor scratches.
Burmese Rigaree bowl, satin finish,Burmese Rigaree bowl, satin finish, scalloped rim, applied scrolls and bow, 4-1/2 in. Maude B. Feld, New York.
(2) BURMESE KAMMAVACA PRAYER BOOK(2) BURMESE KAMMAVACA PRAYER BOOK MANUSCRIPTS 19th/20th c., red lacquer and gold leaf designs, heavy black script, wooden covers, the smaller with 10 tin pages, text on both sides except first and last pages with designs on one side, 19"l x 3.5"w, the larger with pages on palm leaves, 21"l x 3.5"w
Mg Tun Hla (Burmese, 1874–1946),Mg Tun Hla (Burmese, 1874–1946), At The Shwedagon Pagoda, Circa 1925 Signed ‘M.T. Hla’ to the bottom right; watercolour on paper, framed image 13.3 x 9.5 in — 33.8 x 24.2 cm
3 Boxes Burmese Songkat Textiles3 Boxes Burmese Songkat Textiles
BURMESE GILT AND RED-LACQUEREDBURMESE GILT AND RED-LACQUERED STANDING BUDDHA 19th/20th c., Burma, large Buddha Shakyamuni standing with outstretched hands, wearing flowing robes embellished with glass cabochon, standing on half-lotus pedestal, 51"h x 20"w x 8"d
A Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier-MâchéA Burmese Gilt Lacquer Papier-Mâché Figure of Buddha 19th c. modeled seated in vajrasana on a lotus pedestal base with his hands held in bhumishparsha mudra the tightly knotted hair with a top knot lacking finial wearing a serene expression and a downcast gaze height 22 1/2 in. width 16 in. Provenance: Acquired Singapore 1986.
BURMESE KAMMAVACA LACQUERED PALMBURMESE KAMMAVACA LACQUERED PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPTBurmese Kammavaca manuscript, (eighteen) lacquered palm leaves, comprising (two) bindings decorated with figures and scrollwork on a gilded ground and (sixteen) panels, retaining original holes for binding, now on later black cord, open: approx 108 7/8"l, 24"w, closed: approx 24"h, 6.25"w, 9.75lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
BURMESE GILTWOOD SEATED BUDDHABURMESE GILTWOOD SEATED BUDDHA 19th/20th c., in the Mandalay manner, red bole and gilt carved wood, depicted seated in lotus position, displaying the bhumisparsa mudra, the robe and headdress with inset mirror glass inlay, 14"h x 10"w x 8"d
(2) BURMESE & CHINESE EMBROIDERED(2) BURMESE & CHINESE EMBROIDERED TAPESTRIES(lot of 2) Asian embroidered tapestries, including: (1) hanging Burmese Kalaga, having central roundel featuring figural scene, accented by metal sequins and glass cabochon beads, approx 45.5"h, 33.5"w; (1) Chinese embroidered silk tapestry, featuring auspicious pottery and animal motifs, accented with floral designs, all in gilt and silk thread, approx 35"h, 39"w; 7.5lbs total
A Framed Set of Four Gold LacqueredA Framed Set of Four Gold Lacquered Burmese Buddhist Manuscripts (Kammavaca), 19th Century frame 26.7 x 27.1 in — 67.8 x 68.8 cm
BURMESE GILT-LACQUERED BUDDHA BurmeseBURMESE GILT-LACQUERED BUDDHA Burmese gilt-lacquered Buddha, 14"h.
BURMESE KAMMAVACA LACQUERED PALMBURMESE KAMMAVACA LACQUERED PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPTBurmese Kammavaca manuscript, (eighteen) gilded and lacquered palm leaves, comprising (two) bindings decorated with figures and scrollwork and (sixteen) panels with square script, retaining original holes for binding, now on later black cord, some small losses, open: approx 108 7/8"l, 24"w, closed: approx 24"h, 6.25"w, 9.75lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate Gallery in the prestigious Houston Galleria. They were world travelers and dealers of eclectic art, jewelry, antiquities, and gems. Their friends, acquaintances, and customers included people from all continents, including sheiks, prime ministers, royals, business leaders, politicians, and oil magnates. Florence was also a published author.**
THAI/BURMESE GILT LACQUER STANDINGTHAI/BURMESE GILT LACQUER STANDING DEITYLate 19th Century. The elegantly poised figure draped in a long robe with sequenced highlights, with gentle features and a serene downward gaze, poised atop a lotus, above a rectangular plank base. Height 44 in. Width 11 in. (Cond: losses, partially shows signs of fire, some movement to figure where base is cracked) Property ion Robert Merrill, Palm Beach, FL
Large Burmese seated bronze BuddhaLarge Burmese seated bronze Buddha Shakyamuni 19th century Mandalay style, seated in dhyanasana on a molded throne, hands in bhumisarsa and dhyana mundram modeled wearing a monastic robe falling from his left shoulder, well modeled head with serene expression, domed usnisa framed by broad band, signs of gold and red lacquer. H: 27 in PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Philadelphia Purchased 1991, Iyara Art Company, Thailand ,000-