An exquisite ancient Roman marble head of Aphrodite, C. 1st - 2nd Century AD
Depicted with a serene expression on her face, her head tilted and turned to the right. The long thick waving hear centrally-parted falling in tresses. Shapely lips and small rounded chin. Her heavy-lidded articulated eyes set beneath a defined brow...
A superb Karatsu chawan dating from the mid Edo period (1615-1868). Karatsu pottery originated more than four hundred years ago in the small town of Karatsu, located in northern Kyushu. It has been a favorite of tea practitioners for centuries for its simple design and natural feel...
A most decorative and rare Qingbai ( Yingqing ) glazed Jar with a very rich molded decoration and with his original lid.
Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 )
Diameter : 7,3 cm. H : 7 cm. ( H. with lid : 8,2 cm.)
Condition : Broken at the unglazed base, further in perfect condition ( Lid also perfect )
Large, rectangular brush pot made from a dark bamboo wood. Each of its four sides has a large panel, carved skilfully with beautiful scenery. Adult and children figures are carved performing similar tasks, such as fishing over a bridge, with grass huts, rugged rock formations, large exotic trees bearing fruit, and beautiful architecture becoming the main focus of each panel. Each side is separated by a thin corner panel, carved with two serpents or dragons with vine-like bodies...
1800s
This tripod censer is raised on three animal-masked feet that support its large, rounded body. The rim is decorated with a key fret design, and the body has ten lappets composed of stylized mask and key fret designs all in low relief. It retains its original brown patina overall with a deep greenish gray interior from use. Good condition.
Diameter: 12 in., Height: 8 ½ in.
A pair of antique 19th-century Islamic Malaysian silver bowls, each of circular form, stands on three small semi-spherical feet. Around the body, twelve repoussé and hand-chiseled Persian-style medallions amidst trailing tendrils decorate the body; the bases are decorated with roundels containing a large sword kris and scabbard among foliage.
A pair of antique silver bowls that originated from 19th-century Islamic Malaysia...
Antique, 18th century, Polish nobleman walking cane "Obuszek" with steelhead in the form of a war hammer "Nadziak," composed of a hand forged, faceted steel head with a down-curved, tapered, curved rear fluke and a three-stage hammer, with a rounded face, separately made tubular steel socket, fused to the head.
It is mounted on its original hardwood haft of a circular section, pierced with a hole for suspension cord at the top, and a copper eyelet on one site...
Chinese longquan celadon brush washer foliated body. Yuan dynasty. 11 cm diameter. crackled glaze. found hairlines. free from any repair.
Japanese kiri (paulownia) wood trunk, original deep red lacquer finish, iron hardware, trunk has curved lid and 2 drawers along the bottom (one large and one small), Edo Period (early 1800's).
Size: 26 3/4" high x 34 1/2" wide x 16 3/4" deep.
This plate was made at Sawankhalok kiln in Sukhothai dynasty era. Sanwankhalok kiln is famous for celadon.
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Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
Size: 23.0cm(D) 8.0cm(H)
Perfectly potted body, nice ( Guan ) crackled glaze. Southern Song Dynasty ( 1127 - 1279 )
Diameter : 9,1 cm.
Condition : Perfect
1900's Chinese Export Vietnamese Market Bleu de Hue Fu Dog Lion Charger Marked "锦堂发记"
It is 2 inches (5.1 cm) tall by 18.3 inches (46.6 cm) long and 12.6 inches (32 cm) wide. It is 6.1 Lb.
It has dark spots, mild skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Elegant and sophisticated Shino Chawan, wonderful dialogue of brown and cream Shino crackle glaze, made during the early to the mid Edo period.
It is decorated outside with the Imperial Seal of Japan, the Chrysanthemum Seal and inside with two stars. This design I have never seen on other tea bowls before.
No cracks or repairs, just aesthetic inborn kiln cracks. Gorgeous and rare.
Box and shipping included.
Size: 2,8'' height and 5'' in diameter
A non-matching pair of really large and impressive silver & bronze 'temple' rings of a knobbed type, Viking settlers of Scandinavia, Kingdom of the Rus or Kievan Rus, present day Ukraine, c. 800-1000 AD.
Beautiful and still wearable temple rings, both of a type with three large globular hangers, one with fine miniature decoration and what looks like remnants of gilt...
The jet-black glaze of this cha-ire (tea caddy) nicely highlights the Chrysanthemum flowers (Kiku) adorning the upper surface—long considered auspicious symbols of longevity and rejuvenation in Japan. When first introduced to the island nation during the Nara period (710 – 793 AC), the Japanese Royal Family was fascinated with the Chrysanthemum. Over time, it became the Imperial Family Emblem and during certain eras was generally forbidden to be used by the general public...
Colored pigment of paper. The subject of this scroll is dated back to the 10th century, illustrating the story of an ancient three legged money toad, and Lui Hai, a minister of state. The toad brings and represents good fortune and prosperity.
Largest seal on front top of screen is the seal for the Emperor, Chia Cheng.
Artist name: Shizhai, School of Shizhai
Circa late 18th, early 19th Century
Dimensions: overall size: 73" High, 36.25" Wide
American Art Nouveau glass claret jug with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Cylindrical with small lip spout and spread base. C-scroll handle in silver collar. Overlay in form of entwined and whiplash tendrils with distended and elongated flower heads. Scrolled frame has vertical script monogram. Glass is green. Faint marks. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 6 x D 4 5/8 in. #BY348
This traditional antique basket purse was made and used by the men of the tiny island of Balika,Indonesia. The patina shows both the age and the wear pattern. This is one of a pair of "old purses" which were brought back to the US by an Anthropology intern who spent a summer studying and documenting the lives of the islanders in 1980.
The condition is very good and the piece measures 16" high by 12" wide and 4"
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