Chinese Song Dynasty Amphora Shaped Miniature 4.25x2.5” The vase of painted design with wonderful patina
Chinese Miniture urn shape vase The Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
The Chinese archiac period circa 8-3rd century bce vase hand carved with beautiful patina measuring 3 1/2“ x 2 1/2“ wide
Chinese Faïence vase measuring 5” wide by 4.5” tall. Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
A Japanese large bronze vase depicting flying swallows in the bamboo forest with gold eyes and dark brown lacquer patina.
Marked under the base.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 42 x 20 x 20 cm
Condition report: Good condition – very minor rubbing on the patina
A Japanese furniture antique tansu chest in 3 sections made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hardware. Top section features 2 sliding doors behind which is a split level shelf and a small drawer in addition to curved top corners. The center and bottom sections each have 3 drawers for spacious storage...
An early medieval bronze figure of the standing Ganesha, Khmer Bayon Stylistic period, c. 13th. century AD.
Wonderful bronze figure of ganesha stand on a high Lotus throne, cast separately from the figure. A detailed and beautiful cast with a superb Malachite green patina.
Size 17 cm. and weighing ca. 490 grams.
Condition: Choice and intact, partly uncleaned with pockets of red dirt and encrustations with a few cleaning scratches.
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A massive 30+ cm. celadon charger or dish with high relief decoration, mid 15th. century, Sawankhalok kilns Thailand for the Chinese market.
Provenance: This totally intact massive celadon dish was recovered from the Royal Nanhai (AD. c.1460) shipwreck. The dating was based on carbon 14 analysis of the ships timber and by cross-referring the ceramic cargo to other datable shipwreck sites. The ship was about 28 metres long with a beam of 7-8 metres, and again of 'South China Sea' type...
A superb quality large celadon charger or dish with high relief decoration, mid 15th. century, Sawankhalok kilns Thailand for the Chinese market.
Provenance: This superb condition massive celadon charger / dish was recovered from the Royal Nanhai (AD. c.1460) shipwreck. The dating was based on carbon 14 analysis of the ships timber and by cross-referring the ceramic cargo to other datable shipwreck sites...
A superb quality large celadon charger or dish with high relief decoration, mid 15th. century, Sawankhalok kilns Thailand for the Chinese market.
Provenance: This superb condition massive celadon charger / dish was recovered from the Royal Nanhai (AD. c.1460) shipwreck. The dating was based on carbon 14 analysis of the ships timber and by cross-referring the ceramic cargo to other datable shipwreck sites...
It is a small container which is carved in a black stone which is not very hard. I think it is a soapstone. It was covered with a layer of solid red lacquer which has partially worn away with use and time. The central receptacle is flanked by 2 dragon heads which have their mouths open. The mouths are pierced with holes as for a teapot. It appears to be a 2-light oil lamp...
Antique Japanese suiseki, a stone for contemplation. The art of suiseki viewing stones emphasizes an appreciation for the natural formations. Each stone tells a story not only of it's geological creation but of it's path through time, how it has been shaped by other elements like wind and water. Viewing a stone such as this, a person can feel transported to a world where the stone is a mountain (or a sleeping dragon) and the viewer is quite small...
An antique Japanese Daruma wooden mold used for making paper mâché dolls. Likely retired from duty and lacquered to preserve its years of production and service. The worn lacquer is a testament to its display and use that extended beyond its useful life and paid tribute to the former artisans that supported the craft. The bottom reveals the three holes used to connect the mold to a turning wheel for ease of applying the paper mache...
Antique Chinese small rectangular stand. Carved of zitan wood and fitted with an inset marble top. Elegantly arching cabriole legs and finely carved cusped edges.
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 3 5/8" high x 9 1/4" long x 5 1/4" deep
Antique Chinese small square stand. Carved of zitan wood and fitted with an inset marble top. Elegantly arching cabriole legs and finely carved cusped edges.
Age: Republic Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 3 3/4" high x 7" wide x 7" deep
Antique Japanese woodblock triptych print of a large samurai battle scene by the artist, Yoshitora Utagawa...
A cast bronze censer representing a mandarin duck. Beautiful cast and excellent neat finish. Missing the cover and a broken leg lost and replaced.
The bronze is covered with a beautiful old patina certifying the object 19th or before. Qing or Edo period.
Long 17cm.
Small Chinese porcelain dish. Email of the "Famille Rose" representing a bird and peonies. Excellent quality rarely found on export porcelain, it's of the same quality as on Imperial porcelain.
Good condition, a very minute chip.
Diameter: 115mm (4,5 inches)
Pair of Greyhounds in tilework covered with green glaze.The sculptures are beautiful, the dogs are well represented, very expressive. The position is elegant. The first is in good condition, the second has a broken tail. Long: 17cm (6.7 inches)
In my opinion it's a chinese work, the look and the eyes seem to me the work of a Chinese artist and not a European one,clay too. I think it's from Qing period, probably Kangxi. It's too elegant to be Ming.
Statue of crowned Amithaba Buddha, in formal attire, sitting cross-legged on an elevated throne, his hands in dhyana mudra (meditative posture). Wood, with remnants of lacquering and gilding. China, early Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century. Height: 34 cm. Chip on top of crown, abrasions, otherwise very good condition.
Width: 8 cm (3.3 in)
Height: 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
Fine Japanese miniature Satsuma sake pot; features a polychromed procession of children surrounding the shoulder; gilt diaper work at the top and lid rims with gilded Greek hatching around the body’s edge; original gilt metal handle; mark to the base; fine condition
A Fine/Large Korean Blue and White Dragon jar-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The baluster form on recessed foot and with tall collar, boldly decorated with a single
four-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl through the clouds,below a band of cusped clouds,
the collar similarly decorated with stylized clouds, beneath a white blue tinged glaze.
It’s in very good condition without any chip or repairs but it has short firing hairline cracks to the mouth rim. It measures 37c...
European silver flagon after the antique, late 19th century. Tapering bowl with curved front and back Tapering sides and curved front and back on spread and ribbed rectangular foot. Rectilinear neck with flat top. Round and domed cover with same ribbing and finial chained on both sides to ribbed rings loose-mounted to applied Classical satyr’s heads. Engraved Renaissance figures on front and armorial on back; leafing scrollwork and birds. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.
Dimens...
Large Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in Connecticut, ca 1910. Wide and shaped mouth and cylindrical body flowing into round foot. Hinged c-scroll handle. Pierced and engraved ornament, including flowers, leaves, and garlands. Reeding. Armorial frames on front and back engraved with interlaced script monogram. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 920. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H (with handle) 23 x W 16 x D 9 in. W...
The deity is represented standing with his hands held up. It make in cast bronze.The antique patina confirms the great age of the material. Khmer art of 12 ° or before.
H: 135mm (5.3 Inches)
A Cambodian cast bronze statuette representing the Hindu god Vishnu standing with his 4 arms. The bronze has an excellent old patina which confirms the dating. Khmer art 12th century or before.
A wooden plinth was made around 1900 to stabilize the statue.
Height without wood base: 117mm (4.6 inches)
Cast bronze turtle shown standing on its 4 legs, part of its shell gilded with mercury. Well finish, very detailed carving. Beautiful old patina.
19th century.Qing or Edo.
Probably used as a weight to hold the painters of the scholars.
Long: about 11cm 4 inches
Fine condition but the end of the tail broken.
Japanese bronze mirror. Edo period. Good crisp casting. Seal below central turtle.
10.5cm diam. 1cm high. 294 grams unpacked.
Japanese bronze mirror. Edo period.
10.8 cm diam. 1.6 cm hig. Good deep casting.
384 g unpacked
Japanese bronze mirror. Edo period. Seal lower centre. Good deep casting. 12.2 diam 1.4 high. 572 grams unpacked.
Japanese bronze mirror. Edo period.
Superb deep casting. 12.6 diam. 1.5 high
Excellent condition. Long inscription on right hand side.
A unique silver vase in Oriental style, decorated with butterflies, prunus branch and various flowers, including chrysanthemum, lilies, butterflies etc. in high relief. The piece which was made by Edward Barnard & Sons, a famous London family of silversmiths, is dated to 1879 of the Victorian Age. The decoration is extremely refined and sophisticated with the use of both gilt and copper. Fully marked with five stamps on the neck and in the bottom. Weight: 540 gr. H. 25,5 cm. Condition: Excellent...
A fine pair of Kashmir lidded jars or vases. The copper base was first engraved with special tools to create the design in relief, the grooves were later filled with glass and then embellished with additional engraving and wonderful shiny gilding. This technique is called in India "meena" or "meenakari" and was first applied by the Mughal. Condition: fine, only one rim with a small dent and minor wear to gilding. Dimension: c. 18 cm high, diameter: c. 12.5 cm, total weight:
1900's Japanese Satsuma Charger with Peacock Marked "Kinkozan"
It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 16 inches (40.6 cm) wide. It is 5.1 lb.
It has minor rubbing of gold, cracks at the bottom rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Covered Bowl with Kids
It is 3.1 inches (8.1 cm) tall by 4.8 inches (12.2 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.
It has dark spots, rubbing paints, hairline cracks at the rim and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese pottery container with green and amber glaze, decorated with bands of incised lines, and supported by three legs.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 15 C.M. / Width 22 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground).
Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Ba...