Khmer Angkor Period Pottery Honey Jar buckle A finely cast bronze opium

A finely cast bronze opium weight in the form of a Hintha bird (Brahmani duck)

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Archaeological evidence suggests Swatow ware was made roughly between 1575 and 1650

balanced form and lustrous bronze surface reflect the refined craftsmanship and understated aesthetic of Roman personal adornment during the Imperial period

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Khmer Angkor Period Pottery Honey Jar buckle A finely cast bronze opiumKhmer Empire, Angkor Wat or Bayon Period, c. 11001300 AD, Cambodia A superb and finely potted Khmer AngkorBayon period honey jar. This small vessel features a graceful cylidrical body, convex sides and gently flaring mouth, all resting on a flat base. The surface is covered with a delicate light brown glaze, giving the piece a warm, earthy tone. Such refined stoneware vessels were produced during the height of the Khmer Empire one of the greatest