A well modelled finely cast and carved seated bronze Buddha, with very dark old patination, made in Kandy (central Sri Lanka) during either the 18th or 19th Century. There is a very similarly styled figure currently on display on the ground floor of the Victoria and Albert Museum (London): No. IS.127-1964 (Given by Havelock Pinkey).
Condition: excellent - no damages or losses and no repairs or restoration. Only traces of the original gilding remain...
Rectangular shaped fragment of a Persian miniature painted on an ivory plate representing horsemen hunting deer. The plate is affixed on a green velvet fabric and framed under glass. The frame itself is made of a fine wood and mother-of-pearl marquetry. Height of the miniature: 10,2 cm. Total height of the frame: 16,5 cm. Tiny old restoration on top of the frame, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Auction sale by Primardeco in Toulouse, october 3rd 2012.
Rare Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant chest) from the Takayama region. Beautiful solid Keyaki (elm) wood with kayaki burl front sliding panels. Unusual design of drawers and locking bar. Excellent Original translucent lacquer finish. Late Edo Period (circa 1800's).
Size: 32" H x 31.5" L x 15" D
A lovely Japanese Kutani porcelain tea caddy with bird and floral motif accented with gold gilt on a pink ground. Measures 4.5 inches high and about 3.75" diameter.
Beautifully woven Chinese rug from the Suiyan area. Navy blue design of brocade coins on beige background.
19th century.
Size: 59" x 77.5"
A quite tall lantern-shaped opium lamp with openwork decoration of birds, bats, floral motifs and auspicious characters. Condition: glass is missing, top is slightly bent, some polishing residue. Dimension: 17.8 cm high.
Chinese Tang Dynasty small round box made of silver and gold. Repouse designs of floret surrounded by tiny flowers. The design on the top side of the box is smaller and more intricate while the bottom of the box has a similar floret but simpler. The rim of both top and bottom is delineated by a raised ring and is encircled by scrolling vines and tiny flowers.
Size: 2 1/4" wide x 1 1/4" high
Japanese woodblock print by Joichi Hoshi (1913-1979) circa 1962, signed in pencil, numbered 39/50.
Size: 19.25" H x 25.5" L
Antique Japanese 30+ foot Shunga scroll, depicting many whimsical scenes of an erotic nature. With gold flecks on mount and calligraphy signature. Very charming adult theme. Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 34 ft L x 16.5" H
A collection of five small Thai stoneware vessels with different glazes - Si Satchanalai or Sawankhalok kiln. Two vases with small handles and three jarlets, with celadon or brown glaze. Condition: large brown vase with a firing crack at one handle, the gourd shaped bottle with restoration to the handles, small brown jarlet with rim chips. Dimension: tallest: 11.7 cm. Including shipping by registered Priority Swisspost.
three piece alms bowl food container with floral design with a domed lid and bowl inside. Age: Early 20th century.
Size: H. 14.4cm. W. 16.5cm.
Condition: No repairs. Normal ageing.
A collection of four small Thai stoneware vessels with different glazes - Si Satchanalai or Sawankhalok kiln. Two vases with small handles and two jarlets, with celadon or brown glaze. Condition: Brown bottle vase with a foot rim chip, small brown jarlet with tiny rim chip. Dimension: tallest: 13.2 cm.
Charming bronze head and bust of a Monkey displayed on custom iron stand. Ears are alert and pointed upward, eyes are wide open and full of joy. Monkey's smile is broad, showing a bottom row of small teeth. A cheery piece of art, and brilliant display of expression. Circa 1950
Dimensions: 10.25" High X 3.75" Wide
Hohokam carved red basalt effigy big horn sheep ca. 650 ad. No Restoration, In as found condition with excellent ground deposits. The Hohokam seemed to use the red basalt for stone ceremonial effigies and objects but the red basalt was harder and rarer for them to find than the black basalt. This is a fine carved effigy of a big horn sheep which the Hohokam prized due to most likely how hard they were to hunt and kill. I would imagine you were at the top of the hunting game to bag a big horn...
A finely carved Green Jadeite Jade dome lidded Tripod Censer with handles, animal heads and loops as well as a foo lion on the top cover which is removable. Condition: good overall. Size: 13 cm. diameter (5.25"). 19th Century. Nice quality/colour Jade!
A very beautiful schist head of a Bodhisattva, 2-4 Century AD, with soft, youthful features, wearing a diadem with rosettes. The hair is pulled up into an elaborate top knot, urna between the eyebrows. Acquired on the London (UK) Art Market prior to 1980. Mounted on a Museum Quality metal stand. Size of head alone: 12.5 cm. (5"), excluding stand. Very fine condition.
Antique Japanese small tansu in original red lacquer finish. Classic design with squared (kakute) handles and corner safe box. Beautiful condition.
Size: 24" H x 28" W x 16" D
Chinese Bamboo top heavy Hardwood framed low square table, Ca, late 1800's to early 1900's, 16" high, 22" square, with open Bamboo top framed with heavy Hardwood square legs with stretcher under the top. There are burn marks on top of the Bamboo and shows wear and tear with age but very strong and solid piece of table.