Antique Indonesian heavy piece of burl wood, with a large hole in its middle that may have been used as a mortar and pestle. The hole appears to have been worn through to the bottom over time.
Size: 15" height, 24" width
Meiji Period, late 1800s
This bronze sculpture of a ram is rather heavy cast and has well-delineated features in both face and coat. It is in good condition and it has its original applied reddish-brown patina overall. No signature is present. This particular subject is not often seen among Japanese bronze sculptures, and it is likely from a set of twelve zodiac figures...
This is a great Japanese cloisonne vase signed by Hayashi Kodenji. It has a large 4 sided form and is prolifically decorated on all sides. The enamel just glows and the workmanship is spectacular. The scattered sparrows are all done in gold wire. Overall condition is excellent. There is a circular craze on one of the shoulders that is not easy to notice. It take very bright light to see it...
Beautiful cranberry hobnail American Victorian Gone with the Wind fixture in beautiful original condition. The shade measures 13 1/2" in diameter x 7 1/2" tall, and the whole fixture measures 32" from top to bottom and 16" wide
Rare Yuan dynasty yuhuchun vase decorated with blue and white Lotus flowers bouquet.This vase is broken into several big pieces on restorations,missing view part (see at picture 5&6 before restoration).25,5cm high.(please contact us for more large picture)
Ca. 1720-30s, early 18th century
Yongzheng – early Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
D: 22.4 cm / 8.8 in, H: 4 cm
From an English private collection
A gorgeous early 18th c famille rose soup dish or plate, fantastically decorated with an auspicious deer resting within a flowery realm. The enamels are quite fresh and vibrant...
An Unusual Matched Set of American Victorian Sterling Silver Grape Shears, with Vine, Leaf and Grape clusters on Handles. One is Marked Sterling on the Handle and one on the Blade. Dimensions 6.5" long. Circa 1870-1890. Excellent condition. They can be purchased separately, if desired.
Antique Japanese pair of hirado porcelain puppy dogs, with round floppy ears, curly tails, and a ribbon around each of their necks. Each puppy has unglazed, pierced eyes, with a gas hole molded on the bottoms. 19th century
Size: 3.75" height, 2.75" width
A rare Qing dynasty 18th century Jiaqing mark and period underglaze blue and copper red large peach motif bowl, decorated with three period of peach motif at the exterior, inner center with flower motif, bowl is in good condition with small glaze nick at outer rim (please see piture detail), good high ping sound with finger tip, base with six character Jiaqing reign and of the period.
Size: 22 cm diameter
Lantaka a 18th century cast bronze SWIVEL-CANNON “Rail Gun” or “Deck Cannon” solid bronze beautiful details measuring approximately 36 inches long. These cannon were used by the legendary Malay pirates, with small cannon-balls it was a powerful offensive weapon. Lantakas were manufactured during the 17th and early 18th century in Holland by Dutch East India Company for export to Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines...
A cottonwood Hopi Mudhead Kachina doll circa 1900. Depicting Koyemsi, the Mudhead Clown, of slightly attenuated form, arms hugging the torso, the case mask decorated with three circular attachments, representing gourds; painted with red, black and brown pigments. Description by Colton, 1949, p.59: "Koyemsi is the most common Hopi clown. He appears in Mixed Kachina Dances and sometimes a group of Koyemsi appear in a dance of their own, At First Mesa they are said to sing Zuni songs." 8 1/2" tall.
An Excellent Porcelain Armorial Tea Caddy, made by Edme Samson et Cie, Paris, circa 1880. In an Elegant Shaped Rectangular Form, with Enameling. Dimensions; 5" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep. In excellent shape.
This very well carved gold gilt wood Buddha (Japanese name is Amida Nyorai or Amida Butsu.) is 18 ½” high, 7” wide and 6” thick (including base), the Buddha is 11 ¾” high, 3 ½” wide and 3” thick. It is a mid or late 18th century piece. His right hand facing outward means wisdom and his left hand facing downward means compassion. The halo on the back is missing. Aside from missing small pieces on the base and gold gilt lacquer lost from the robe, it is in excellent condition.
A very rare bronze set of Buddha and two disciples. Thailand, Early Rattanakosin, early 19th century. Dimensions: Buddha 32 cm excl. parasol, 50cm incl. parasol. The disciples 14 cm high. Condition: excellent, expected age wear to the gilding, original parasol and hand mirror.
Tang/five dynasties yue yao incense burner lid. 11,8cm diameter. 7cm high. Good conditions except one small chipped and one hairline to the rim.
Beautiful English Victorian hand enameled covered glass tureen with birds and leaves. Legs and handle to lid applied. Condition is perfect.
Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN w Gold Mounted & Signed
Description & Size: 6.35 x 11.17 x 7.62 cm (2.5" x 4.4" x 3") height & wide with & without spout & handle
Age: Qing Period c18-19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a rare Chinese Yixing zhisa red clay teapot. It's mounted with gold on the spout, rims & lid's finial. The teapot is designed with a single hole. It's inscribed & signed MENGCHEN on the base...