Chinese miniature porcelain tea caddy with gold decoration. All the gold painting is intact and shows no wear which is pretty amazing. Dates mid to late 1700's, it is a fantastic little piece for the collector. In excellent condition, that is as originally made, the only imperfections are little pin pricks in the firing which is normal. This had a cork stopper which is inside the caddy. Measures 3" high x 2" wide x 1/2". Dates 2nd half 1700's.

An expressive small figure of the long-haired Gama Sennin dressed in a leaf apron, standing on a plinth, with a small toad. Carved from boxwood, the eyes of the immortal are inset in glass. Unsigned. Condition: back with a large and few smaller age cracks (top of the head, arm sleeve), few tiny rim chips. Dimension: c. 15.5 cm high.

Sevres porcelain Meissen style cream jug with floral decoration. Dates 1772. Unmarked. Excellent condition, measures 4.75" high.

Very hard to find Chinese scholar's desk plank. Made of huanghuali wood, the plank has aged beautifully having a wonderful warm golden patina with a beautiful sheen. There are 3 minor age cracks at 3 of the 4 corners. These cracks do not compromise the integrity of this incredible scholar's item, but instead attests to its age. Planks were used to set objects on that a Scholar was using. He could have also used it to display an item or items. Measures 15" x 6.5" x .5"

Fine round stone stamp seal with a symethric carving in the base of Bulls eye pattern, Eastern Anatolia / Western Mesopotamia, early 4th. mill. BC

The seal was aquired by the collector in 1995.

Size: 23 mm. wide and 14 mm. tall.

Condition: Nice Very fine, some even wear but intact.

Comes with hard impression and original ID-card from the collection...

Large openwork amulet plaque with the udjat eye set inside a rectangular frame. The tear duct rests on the feather of Maat.
Green glazed composition with black pupil and brow. Incised details.
Double sided, pierced longitudinally.
For a similar example, cf. fig. 46 in: Carol Andrews. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. London 1994.
Faience
Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, 1069-664 BC
W. 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
H...

Small squat lekythos decorated in read-figure with the head of Hermes to the right. The winged pilos helmet with dotted feathers; the offset bottom of the helmet spotted.
The head with a short nose, mouth with protruding lower lip, heavy chin. A large mass of hair on the temple. A vegetal ornament in front of the head. Behind a dotted point...

A choice Ancient Near East / Luristani tanged bronze dagger, dating to 2nd-1st mill BC.

A nice bronze dagger with rounded shoulders. Size is 30 cm - c. 12 inches.

Condition: Choice with some roughness to the edges.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

17th Century Chinese Kangxi Famille Noire Turquoise Glaze Porcelain Vase with Flowers Marked

It is 8.85 inches (22.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.3 cm) wide. It is 1.1 Lb.

It has a hairline crack (about 6 cm in length) at the lip along with small chips. It also has stains, glaze crazing, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese porcelain pot, decorated with peonies, rocks and birds. The decor is identical on both sides. Two gilt bronze and copper handles in the shape of stylized lion masks have been added. It is important to specify that these handles are of Chinese manufacture from the 18th century and are of excellent quality. This type of mask is sometimes found on 18th century Chinese incense burners...

beautiful old hand mirror... small amount of deteriation to mirror silver back....typical for mirror of this age.. total length 9.5 inches width 3.5 inches at widest point and .5 inches thick at the handle...

Fine Large Chinese Qin / Han Dynasty Burnished Pottery Cocoon Jar

This wonderfully-shaped pottery jar was made during the early part of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly as early as the Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC). This type of jar is often referred to as a "cocoon jar" due to the shape of its body...

19th Century Chinese Bronze Relief Bamboo Vase with Bronze Stand

It is 7.75 inches (19.7 cm) tall measured with stand by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide. The vase is 6.65 inches (16.9 cm) tall by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide measured without stand. The total weight including the stand is 679.7 gram.

It has rubbing of patina, cut marks, pitting, oxidation, bent at one foot, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

Large 1920's Japanese Sumida Gawa Ware Relief Buddhist Monk Vase Marked Sukari Fuji

It is 24.2 inches (61.47 cm) tall.

It has been repaired (replaced and repainted at various areas - with red circles). It also has small chips, rubbing of paint, glaze crazing, glaze cracks, cracks, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Japanese Meiji to Showa period oval form ikebana basket (hanakago) hand-woven from reddish bamboo with natural gnarled wood branches incorporated. Four strips rise from each side of the shoulder and are twisted together to form the high loop handle. Round mouth and base. 18” high with handle (9 1/4" high excluding handle); about 10” diameter. Late 19th to early 20th century. Very good overall condition with minor wear. From a Scottsdale, Arizona estate.

Height: 31 cm (12.3 in)
Width: 14.5 cm (5.8 in)

Large Japanese Satsuma vase; heavily raised gilt decoration featuring two main panels, one showing a group of men and women in a lakeside setting, the other showing samurai in confrontation; the shoulders and neck feature fine diaper-work and paulownia leaves bordered by two dragon handles; the base rim also shows intricate diaper-work; signed to the base, Hododa; good condition

A massive black stone stamp seal with high relief, Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Uruk period, 4th. millenium BC.

High relief carving of stylized animal and other symbols.

Size: 31 mm. in diameter and 17 mm...

A large black stone stamp seal with high relief, Ancient Near East, Western Mesopotamia, Uruk period, 4th. millenium BC.

High relief carving of two wonderful animals with snouts and a star symbol in the field. Interestingly , the top is carved with a thin cross.

Size: 31 mm. in diameter and 15 mm. tall, so a high domed seal, really large in hand.

Condition: Nice Very fine, completely intact with fine smooth wear.

This seal was aquired 1991 and comes wi...

A very large black stone stamp seal with high relief engraving, Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Ubaid-Uruk period, 5th.-4th. millenium BC. According to notes from the collection, this seal was found in Tell Halaf!

High relief carving of cruciform pattern.

Size: 32 mm. in diameter and 19 mm. tall, so a high domed seal, really large in hand.

Condition: Extremely fine, uncleaned deposits, very attractive.

This seal was aquired 1993 and comes with hard imp...

Attractive & massive stone Mortar and Pestle / millstone with ground stone, carved in Vulcanic rock and probably used for spices, perhaps with ritual purposes, Javanese hinduism in Indonesia, c. 9th.-11th. cent. AD.

The mortar carved in the shape of a roofed temple and with broad legs.

Size: 32,5 cm. long and 16,8 cm. wide and 11 cm. tall. Quite heavy! The pestle is c. 20,8 cm. long.

Condition: Choice Very fine and intact with fine wear from use and old age.

Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Round Pottery Box (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine-quality round pottery box, complete with original cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery and quite highly-fired, both box and cover having a distinct ring when tapped. The design of this box is very simple yet also elegant and pleasing to the eye. Its purpose was that of a food container.

This is quite a large vessel with a diameter of 20.5 cm ...

Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Round Pottery Box (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine-quality round pottery box, complete with original cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery and quite highly-fired, both box and cover having a distinct ring when tapped. The design of this box is very simple yet also elegant and pleasing to the eye. Its purpose was that of a food container.

This is quite a large vessel with a diameter of 20.5 cm ...

Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Pottery Ding Tripod (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine-quality pottery vessel, complete with its original cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery and quite highly-fired, both vessel and cover each having a distinct ring when tapped. This vessel, a ding, has sturdy square-cut handles and stands on three feet. The cover has a raised circular band on its top allowing it to be turned upside-down and used ...

Fine Chinese Western Han Dynasty Pottery Ding Tripod with Oxford TL Test

This fine-quality pottery vessel, complete with its original cover, was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery and quite highly-fired, both vessel and cover each having a distinct ring when tapped. This vessel, a ding, has sturdy square-cut handles and stands on three feet. The cover has a raised circular band on its top allowing it to be turned upside-down and u...

Laos wooden Buddha sitting in meditative posture on a base.

Age: Laos, 19th Century
Size: Height 49.6 C.M. / Width 13 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 51.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Sukhothai pottery jar.

Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th-16th Century
Size: Height 25.2 C.M. / Width 17 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Sukhothai pottery jar from shipwreck.

Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th-16th Century
Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 21 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

An above average large/thick Ushabti, Third Intermediate Period, 21/22th dynasty (ca 1085-713BC)

A blue-green faience shabti, wearing the headband and two hoes. Inscribed shabti with clear hieroglyphs at the lower front. Details are added in black.

Size: 105 mm. tall and comes with it's old wooden base, 16,6 cm. total.

Condition: Choice with intact painted details and nice patina. Much uncleaned deposits.

Old Danish Private Collection.

Spectacular Taisho Period Ca.1920 Kamakura-Bori lacquered wood carving with chrysanthemum petals in beautiful relief. Ca. 1920. Good condition ( see Pics.). Ask for shipping quote.

Antique Korean large porcelain vase. Baluster form with high shoulders and narrow foot. White glaze with subtle green hint, attractive pitting and fine texture.

Korean white porcelain was prized by members of the royal court during the Joseon Period. Special kilns were established by the court to exclusively produced these beautiful white porcelain vessels.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 15 3/4" high x 11 1/2" wide

Circa 1830 from Pennsylvania, this pieced cotton quilt features the North Star pattern. All hand stitched, it has strong geometric shapes. Colors are red, white and various purples. A little worn around the edges, color is still good, considered to be in very good condition commensurate with age. Coverlet fits over a double bed. From the estate of Mike Biggers.

Attractive seal in an orange stone, carved with the image of Deities with weapons and a winged 4--legged animal, Greater mesopotamia, Neo-Assyrian period, c. 900-700 BC. Probably Levantine workmanship.



Size: 18 mm. tall. and 12 mm. wide.

Condition: Nice Very fine, intact with little wear.

This seal was aquired 1991 and comes with hard impression and original ID-card from below collection.

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberlände...

Antique Japanese sewing box. Made of lacquered wood and inlaid with painted shells. Intended for export. Beautiful details of colorful pheasants and peony blossoms. There is a separate drop-in tray with many small compartments for sewing tools.

Age: Meiji Period (circa early 1900's)

Dimensions: 5 1/8" high x 15 3/8" wide x 11 1/4" deep (when closed)

Antique Tibetan gilt bronze figure of the Bodhisattava, Avalokiteshvara. The Luminous Lord of Infinite Compassion sits in padmasana position with his hands held in front of his chest in the complex dharmachakra mudra. Also called the teaching mudra and "spinning the wheel of the Law", dharmachakra relates the Buddha's teaching in the forest of Sarnath. Avalokiteshvara wears a 5 pointed crown and other princely jewels but also has the long locks of an ascetic. The compassion in his expression ...

George V sterling silver tea tray. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1922. Oval well with reeded rim and leaf-capped c-scroll end handles. Classicism that works with traditional and Modern services. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 2 1/4 x L 29 x W 18 in. Well: L 21 1/2 x W 15 in. Heavy weight: 142 troy ounces. #BX660

Victorian glass decanter with sterling silver mounts. Made by William & George Sissons in Sheffield in 1876. Cylindrical with spread base; etched fruiting grapevines. Sterling silver collar with branch-form scroll-handle mounted at base to beaded gridle. Cover domed and hinged with cast finial in figure of reclining nude ephebe holding a jug. Cover and collar have chased and applied flowers in irregularly curved frames on stippled ground. Shell-form spout with horned and hirsute satyr’s head. ...