Boxwood netsuke depicting a professional sneezer, imaginary character or Japanese folk hero known for his ability to induce sneezes, seated with a feather in his hand, the main implement of the professional sneezer.
Signed Gyokkei 玉珪 on an ivory dowel.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4 x 3.7 x 2.4cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Boxwood netsuke depicting a woodcutter resting on a hollow and veined trunk with his ax resting at the end and the tobacco holder next to his hand.
Excellent color and signature patina engraved on a rectangular piece.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4.2 x 2.5 x 2 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a six-sided melon shaped body rising from a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a straight cylindrical neck and is topped with a fitted cover, decorated with a lion formed finial. The entire ewer is covered overall in a white glaze (qingbai-type) with some soft tones of blue where its glaze pools. Its base is fully unglazed.
Measurements: height (21.5cm), length from spout tip to handle end (15cm).
Condition: in perfect condition...
A collection of four well carved lime or tobacco containers with incised designs. H; 16.5cm/6.5in- 12.3cm/4.8in.
A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Ewer. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Ewer decorated with carved vertical lines, chambering its body into six sides with a carved floral band around its shoulders, below a straight cylindrical neck and is covered overall in a blue-green glaze. Its base is fully unglazed.
Measurements: height 4.9"inches or 13cm.
Condition: it is missing its cover but is in perfect condition. No repairs...
A small cranberry tapered tumbler only 3 inches tall decorated with multicolored oak leaves and applied acorns. There is some wear to the gold rim.
Late 19th C Japanese copper cloisonné vase with superb decoration depicting, on a glossy black ground, a group of 3 cranes on one side and a pair of cranes on the opposing side. Has an open bottom. Vase measures 6.5" high.
George III sterling silver goblet. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1785. Ovoid bowl on upward tapering stem flowing into raised foot. Beaded and zigzag borders. Spare Georgian Neoclassicism by a collectible maker. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 5.7 troy ounces. #BY307
Century sterling silver fish serving pair. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1900. Each: Threaded and tapering stem with scroll and shell terminal. The slice has a scroll shaped blade. The fork has shaped shank and four scrolled tines. Edwardian Classicism for the new century. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Hansel, Sloan & Co.) stamps, and patent year (1900). Very good condition.
Dimensions: Slice: H 11 in. Fork: H 9 in. Total weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BX815
Edwardian Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Rectangular window in same plain and flat surround; bottom rail canted. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 11878, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Frame: H 10 3/4 x W 8 in. Window: H 9 1/4 x W 6 1/2 in. #BY329
Pair of George III sterling silver tureens. Made by William Pitts in London in 1785. Each: Ovoid body with upturned ends on oval foot; high looping tapering and leaf-mounted end handles. Cover raised with leaf-capped vasiform finial in pointille and pendant flower surround as well as engraved armorial. Beading. Elegant Georgian Neoclassicism. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 6 x W 9 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Total weight: 42.4 troy ounces. #BY312
1930's Japanese Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Teapot with Butterfly
It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall with handle up and 3.3.75 inches (9.6 cm) tall with handle down by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.
It has bent at the inner rim of the cover, mild missing enamels, residual of the earthquake gum, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Export Cross Straits Gilt Silver Enamel Bowl with Figures Marked
It is 2.4 inches (6.2 cm) tall by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 140.9 gram.
It is tarnished and has oxidation, rubbing of gold, loss of enamel, repairs, stains, bent and dent at the top and bottom rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Tongzhi Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl with Figurine Marked
It is 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall by 7.5 inches ( 19 cm) wide. It is 1 lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of gold and paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese Straw Glazed Cup. Circa. 960-1279, Song Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Cup with a straw colored glaze, stopping well above its foot with a fully unglazed base.
Measurements: height 2"inches. width 3"inches.
Condition: in perfect condition. No repairs. UV light checked.
Photos by: The Oriental Room®️
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Found in the Philippines.
Small pot with a floral decoration and was possibly used to store ink used for calligraphy.
Measurements: height 2"inches.
Condition: very good condition. A good study piece.
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Found in the Philippines.
Two jarlets with vegetal decorations.
Measurements: height 3.7"inches (right), 3.1"inches (left).
Condition: both jars have a small chip on the glaze and some fritting around the mouth. Very good study pieces.
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Blue and white Hirado porcelain reticulated incense burner (kôro). Handles in the shape of komainu lion-guardians (also called shishi in Chinese) and blue geometric foliage decoration.
Hirado porcelain (平戸焼, hirado-yaki) is made in Mikawachi, Nagasaki prefecture (it is also known as Mikawachi-yaki). Its names come from the former Hirado feudal estate...