A beautiful late 19th C. to early 20th C. Chinese enameled sterling silver sedan, very unusual in excellent condition. Weights:25.3g H:2" W:4.5"
Although this very good bowl bears a overglaze red Qianlong mark the piece is most probably from the Guangxu period - at least the decoration of the bowl points to it.
A perfect potted Famille Rose bowl brightly rich and colourful decorated to the exterior with a scaly five-clawed dragon in pursuit of the flaming pearl, alternating with descending long-tailed phoenix, all amidst meandering leafy scrolls...
A striking late 19th century Shigaraki Chawan with one of the most beautiful Kintsugi repairs we have ever seen. A mixture of lacquer and gold powder showing a traditional Karakusa pattern - a real unicum.
This aesthetically pleasing highest quality Kintsugi gold repair was made and in 1974 by Arakawa Kentaro, former master craftsman of the Tokyo National Museum.
The 'kara' of Karakusa means 'China', while 'kusa' means 'plant'...
Ca. late Ming Dynasty, 1600-1650
This square form wine cup is lined with silver with a silver rim, now darkened from tarnish. The sides and foot are lacquered black and inlaid with abalone mother of pearl. The sides of the cup flare outward from the square foot and each displays a stylized scene of rocks, people and seascapes. There are some minor age cracks to the lacquer and a few pearl losses...
Japanese Silver Teapot w Relief Dragon Spout & Lid
Description & Size:
10.79 x 19.68 x 15.87 x 12.7 cm (4.25 " x 7.75" x 6.25" x 5") height & wide with handle & wide with spout & wide
Weight: 465 gram (16.40 oz)
Age: Meiji Period c19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb handcrafted late 19th Century Japanese silver teapot constructed with thick silver guage & high relief with an embossed dragon around the body...
Here we have an incredible example of an ancient iron sword from Northern Iran, possibly Amlash, circa 900 BCE. It has a saddle-shaped pommel with extensive geometric decor on the hilt. The iron blade, though deteriorated, is still intact. The slender and elegant weapon has survived millennia just to be in your collection. There is a crack near the guard area visible in the photos. This fragile and beautiful piece measures 60.5 cm in length in its current condition...
A fantastic and exceptional thick and heavy ancient silver bracelet, Uratian-Achaemenid period, dating 800-500 BC.
A heavy silver armring evolving into a huge spiral, very complicated and beautiful silverwork for the period.
Size: ca. 8 cm. tall and 3 cm. thick at the max...
Taisho Period Japanese Ceramic Rabbit Figure, with original artist signed box. A charming studio
work of art with wonderful glazes creating a striking image. 6 inches, 15cm.
Hand-forged iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster. Each iron plate is carefully repousse hammered, creating a natural realism. The lobster is fully splayed on steel plates and armature wire.
All ten legs and long antenna and articulated with multiple joints on each leg. Exquisitely crafted, showing off a very high skill of the metal worker. With artist signature underneath the lobster.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 13" x 7" x 5" (8 1/2" on stand)
Large Georgian Tea Chest in nicely figured mahogany; rectangular with quarter column corners, having a stepped lid surmounted by a brass carrying handle and opening to a fitted interior retainiing two tin tea caddies and a sugar box and the whole raised on ogee bracket feet. English, Circa1780.
11.75" x 7.5" x 6.5" tall
Authentic antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox brass traveling icon "The Mother of Good Joy of All Who Sorrows." The central figure is the Virgin Mary holding a warder in her right hand, with groups of people on either side. At the top is an image of Jesus Christ as the King of Kings.
MEASUREMENTS: 6.3 x 5.2 cm (2.48 x 2.05 inches)
CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with a lovely old patina...
A Yuan dynasty Shufu Qingbai white glaze, rounded side with lobbed rim and unglazed base, bowl decorated with molded two dragon motif chasing flaming pearl on interior, covered with Shufu Qingbai white glaze.
Bowl condition with two small chip and three hairline on the rim, no restoration.
Size: 16,5 cm diameter.
Ancient egypt Dove - shaped bird made of blue glass with white threads
See Corning, Smith Coll. 1957, no. 512
Origin: Egypt
Period: 8th - 10th Dynasty
Material: Glass
Dimension: H 4.2 cm, L 10 cm...
A very rare Jama-Coaque pottery bowl, ca. 500 B.C.-500 AD.
The ONLY pottery bowl we've ever seen with 5 legs, all decorated with faces of people or animals.
Interesting and very attractive bowl for any collection of fine Pre-Columbian antiquities.
Condition: Choice, very fine thin hairline othervise perfect for type.
From the collection of a doctor (B.S.) from Bayern in Southern Germany, 1970s-1980s.
An authentic and vintage Dutch Delft blue and white 9-1/4" plate. This plate has a floriate design and it has the expected blue-tinged underglaze. This unsigned plate is in excellent condition with no chips, damage or repairs other than the loss of the glaze around the rim, plus some fingertip sized rim chips. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Momoyama period (1568-1600) Ko Karatsu Sake Cup with beautiful greenish glaze...
Superbly enameled floral decoration ( Famille Rose ) in clearly Imperial Quality with Dragon and Phoenix on an lime green ground. Underglaze blue six character Guangxu ( 1875 - 1908 ) Mark and of the Period. Diameter: 16,7 cm. H: 7,4 cm. Condition : Perfect.
Unusual pottery bowl with hand molded snake handle. I cannot find any pieces similar in style to this although the reddish clay and heavy potting are reminiscent of Hongshan pottery. This came out of China and has a good petrichor and water absorption on the base, very old- at least 2000 to 3000 years old but probably older. W: 14cm/5.5in and H: 12cm/4.7in.
Ming blue and white large bowl with phoenix and flowers decorations.Size:23cm diameter,10cm high. conditions : has one crack and two chipped on restorations (can see from different color when make additional repair At enlargement 5&6).
This Tibetan shrine shaped gau (aka prayer box) is actually a religious shrine. When not being worn as an ornament during festivals, it would be kept in the prayer niche of the family home. The back of the box slides open. Frequently, a special prayer i.e. sutra pages would be placed inside. The small glass window at the front displays a Tsa tsa, which is a clay statue of a Buddhist Diety. These statues were made only by the monks and considered to be a holy relic...
This well carved late Meiji Period (1868~1911) wood okimono is 2 ¾” high, 3” wide and 2” thick. It depicts a sitting Hotai with big smile on his face. It is signed “Chikamitsu” and is in excellent condition.
Gorham Sterling Silver Asparagus Server in the "Lancaster" pattern (1897). Length is 9.5" and it weighs 3.7 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.
A superb and exceptionally large pottery bowl with torquoise glaze, black markings and a finely decorated pattern on the interior...
Antique Japanese Yumi set of six Hawk feather and arrow reed. These were used to shoot long distances before and after the introduction of firearms. Mounted on a custom stand for a stunning presentation.
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 36.5" L each (on display 16.5" W x 4" D x 37.75" H)
Add your prescription and monogram to this elegant antique Victorian Period tortoise shell lorgnette, comprising nicely grained and richly colored back and front tortoise panels, each side with a center silver oval design, no monogram, holding silver-tone metal framed, prescription glass spectacles, suspended on a hard-to-lose silver chain. Circa 1880. Measurements: 4 1/2" L x 1 1/8" W; Very good condition with minor surface scratches, chip on edge of one glass lens, easily replaced. An unusua...
Height: 21.5 cm (8.7 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.9 in)
Chinese Famille Verte porcelain lidded vase; features two main panels of florals including peonies surrounded by rust-red lotus scrolls; standing lappet border at the base; good condition
An exact miniature version of a Tanegashima matchlock rifle in the form of a Netsuke with a little gilt metal loop as himotoshi. The match-lock rifle was introduced by the Portuguese in 1543 and is rarely seen in Netsuke art. The rifle is iron with brass and black lacquer and gilding. In good condition with minor wear to lacquer and gilding. Provenance Norwegian private collection formerly acquired at Galerie Zacke.
Date: 19th C, Edo period (1615-1868)
Dimensions: 3" X .75"...
eautiful Mughal style silver box with inlaid turquoise stones on top, all sides with floral designs in relief, scrolling and floral engraving over entire surface of box, India, 18th or 19th century, heavy and fine quality.
Measures 5 3/8" wide, 4 1/4" deep and 1 3/4" high.
Handmade of heavy silver, with tight fitting lid and substantial hinge. Silver tests .800 or above.
Rectangular shape with cut corners, a rather classic form found in wares of Mughal and Rajastahn influence.
The top is ...
Rare Antique Japanese Hand-painted Porcelain Sake cup of Kutani ware made in 19 century.
Kutani mark is painted on the bottom.
Old wooden box with no signature is also provided.
Size
Height 2.1" ( 5.3cm )
Diameter 1.8" ( 4.5cm )
Condition
Overall good.
No cracks, no chips.
Pair of oval silver salts, clean and simple design with straight sides and a classical border of stylized leaves (kymation) around the rim. Early 20th century, with Swedish import hall marks and possibly by Bernhard Hertz whose company was based in Copenhagen and Stockholm. Length "2/ 5,5 cm. No liners. Condition: fine.
Large octagonal bowl made of porcelain, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. In the center of the bowl a prancing tiger before a roaring stream, looking up towards the sky. Behind him bamboo and rocks. Left of the tiger there is a three-line poem about the tiger and the third moon (May or June).
The sides are decorated with four peonies and leaves draped in arabesques; the rim decorated with a border of key-fret motif. On the outside each flat section of the octagonal decorated with a tac...
16th Century Chinese Ming Bronze Quan Yin Buddha
It is 9.2 inches (23.3 cm) tall measured with stand, 7.8 inches (20 cm) tall measured without stand by 5 inches (12.8 cm) wide. It is 2.8 Lb.
It is missing part of the crown, small firing holes, chips at the base, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A collection of seven types of fruits including mango, persimmon, pomegranate and cherry, star fruits all finely rendered with leaves and branches, hand crafted in repousse silver with hyperealism. Fruit to be displayed with the wish for fertility as they are known for holding many seeds.
Republic period
Dimensions: range from 2 1/2" - 12" long
Shiny and vivid Aka Raku (Red Raku) Chawan, hand molded during the Meiji Period around 1900. The chawan is signed and the wood box is included, too.
Some parts of the chawan were intentionally left unglazed (white parts around the foot - no cracks!) to generate imperfection.
Size: 2,9'' height x 4,5 cm in diameter.
Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a Foo Dog with a moving ball in its mouth.
Rare representation, perfect condition, beautiful patina ; H : 4,5 cms
A good, Japanese iroe imari dish of square form with garden landscape decoration in red, green, yellow, aubergine, black and gold enamel and underglaze blue. The center panel decorated with pines, plantains and maples among rockery and below stylized clouds. The rockery employing "master of the rocks" technique of consecutive contour lines - the stylized clouds echoing the technique. Good condition. 7 to 7 1/8 inches square. About 8 1/4 inches from corner to corner. 19th century. (Five like this...
Little distorted half cylinder shaped (kutsugata) tea bowl made of light, coarse, unrefined Mino clay.
The expertly thrown body is covered with the typical black iron oxide glaze inside and outside. A 'window' on the side has been left unglazed for decoration in iron oxide engobe under a clear ash glaze in two different technics: on the left in nezumi shino style are hanging persimmons (hoshikaki) scratched into the engobe and on the right a tea room window and a plum blossom painted...
A large glass earring from Southeast Asia Cambodia. The earring has incrustation from being buried so long. Most of it can be removed by soaking it in water for several days. It would make a nice pendant. Size: Diameter 5cm. Condition: no chips or breaks . Age: 100 BC.
A Blue and White Christening Mug, with Gilt by Whittingham, Ford & Co. Burlsem, 1868-1873. Irving Pattern; dimensions 3.5" high x 3.75" wide. Some age wear.
19th Century Japanese Cloisonné dish featuring a bijin (beautiful young girl) holding irises and rendered in the style of Ukiyo-e. This unusual work of art displays stunning colors with rich royal foil background and aspects of foil throughout. It is of the highest quality, with multicolored flowers and foliage. This exceptional Cloisonné is a gorgeous addition for the finest collection. 7.5 inches (19cm) wide.
Antique Nepalese Hindu priest's bronze bangle bracelet. Made with intricate and highly raised Shiva symbols and animals.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 4" wide diameter
This is a late sung or yuan white glaze vase with Lotus pattern, but it is broken from the neck upper portion, but still an great artifact for ceramic collection in your private Museum....
19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Beshimi. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.08 inches.
A museum-quality antique (an identical bowl is in the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris, link below) medieval Islamic ceramic bowl, 2nd half of the 9th century AD (3rd-century AH), Abbasid Caliphate ( الْخِلَافَةُ الْعَبَّاسِيَّة,) Susa.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368943476...
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This tall and deep ceramic bowl with a slip-cover and splash glaze is supported by a short disc-shaped fo...
Table screen composed of four cloisonné panels worked in the ginbari technique with translucent enamels on a red background decorated with polychrome irises.
The red background provides a contrast for the polychrome irises, which represent the rebirth and beauty of nature.
On the back of the screen the swallows are engraved on silver metal.
Origin: Japan
Period: Taisho-Showa 1920 ca.
Dimensions: 18 x 33 x 0.3 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Ming dynasty gilt bronze figure of seated Buddha, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 25 cm height.
Diameter approximately 15 cm. There are 3 soft chips at the rim. No repair. Flat color. More pictures are available. Fair shape. In good condition.
Antique chinese enamel vase in a qourd shape. Early 20th century Republic period. Auspicious characters in red on white ground on each face. Hexagonal base. Flowers on the upper register. White and blue clouds on the vase. It measures 17" tall. Republic period, early 20th century. Previously a lamp.
These 6 porcelain demitasse cups and saucers were produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1890s. They have first quality crossed swords marks under the glaze. The saucers are 4 inches in diameter. The cups are 2 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The cups feature a split branch twist handle. Each piece is decorated with hand painted sprigs of tiny flowers. They are accompanied by tiny bugs, painted in color and in gold. There are gilded accents to the flowers. The rims are trimme...
Chinese painted pottery cocoon jar painted with swirling design with red, blue, and white pigments. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg
jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Measurement: Height 28.2 C.M. / Width 32.7 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, Thail...
Japanese bronze sheep.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 10.4 C.M. / Width 8.5 C.M. / Length 11.2 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.
Longquan celadon brush washer foliated body covered with green glaze. 11,3cm diameter. Good conditions, it just has small unglazedat the rimfromthe kiln (Please see onthe picture). Yuan dynasty.
Japanese Negoro lacquer (red over black) shrine table with squared slated legs detailed with brass hard mounts. The table expresses wear true to its age.
19th Century Edo Period (1603-1868)
Dimensions: 20 ¼” x 9” x 10 ½”
19th century English brass "Queen of Diamonds" Candle holders made as a commemoration piece to honor Queen Victoria's 60 year reign from 1837 - 1897. Measures 11.25" high x 4.5" square.
Meretamen / Amenmeret – imn-mrt Typ 1
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Meretamon, Meretamun, Meretimen, Imenmeret, Amenmeret
The name means ‘The beloved of Amen’
Mistress of the House, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Musician of the choir of Mut, great lady of Isheru, Nurse of Khonsu the child.
Daughter of HPA Menkheperra A and Isememkhebit C and (half-)sister of Pinedjem II, Ankhefenmu...
A very impressive large stone seal, Middle Assyrian Empire, 1363-912 BC.
The seal is carved in a superb green-brown stone, very glossy and depicts a human or deity with a Palm-tree and a Goat, crescent above.
Size: 36 mm. tall and 11 mm. thick.
Condition: EF, completely intact with fine patination and micro deposits.
Ex. German Private Collection
An Arita blue & white porcelain dish decorated with a pavilion and poetry, an equestrian and servant in the foreground. The dish is moulded with a shallow ‘rinka’ edge. The back is plain and has three spur marks within the foot-rim.
An identical dish is illustrated in the Shibata Collection Vol.4, #303 where it is dated to 1770~1800.
Approximately 17.8 cm diameter. The dish has some light wear from normal use but is otherwise in fine condition.
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This is an exceptional example of a bronze sword from ancient Luristan (circa 1000BC). It has a choice patina and is very clean overall. The handle would have been inlaid with bone, wood or ivory which is now long gone. Three original rivets remain in the handle and at least one of them moves freely back and forth without falling out. This sword measures 387mm and weighs 226 grams. The blade has a pronounced mid rib. It shows very little wear or damage. This is one of the finest examples of this...
Nice black-figure lekythos with men, two of them seated on fold chairs (okladiai). The men show nicely rendered heavy heads. They wear cloaks, some with faded bordures or dots, two of them holding staffs (?)
Branches without leaves in the field. Two rows of radiating strokes on the shoulder.
Ceramic
Athens, 500-480 BC
12.4 cm (4.9 in)
Intact and in excellent condition. Right-hand figure slightly discolored.
German collection, acquired in the German art ...
19th century Japanese raku ceramic box for use in tea ceremony potted and painted to represent yuzu citron with leaves. Could serve as chaire (tea caddy for powdered tea) or kogo (box for incense). Wonderful hand potting, excellent depiction of fruit skin texture. Stamped with RAKU character on the body by the foot. Comes with newer kiriwood box and wrapping cloth. Very pleasant feel of age, well-used, in great condition. Diameter 3 1/4 inches, height with cover 2 5/8 inches.