Late Qianlong Period, 1700s
This lidded box is enameled with a floral pattern on the lid and four sides. The various colored flowers are arranged against a turquoise blue ground with an overall background of geometric pattern of cloisons The exposed metal that is not enameled is gilded both inside and outside the box with the gilding having mostly worn off the wires of the flowers and background from age and use...
Yuan qingbai jar decorated by vertical line motif, unglazed base. Wide = 8 cm Height = 8 cm Yuan dynasty 14th century. Condition : No chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations
A Sterling Silver Double Lip Punch Ladle by Whiting (bought by Gorham) in the Louis XV Pattern (introduced in 1891), with a Gold Wash Bowl. Dimensions; 10.5" weight 4.5 ounces; bowl 3.75" x 3". Excellent condition.
Late 18th to early 19th century glass ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in ball shape with blue body and decoration of blue in white elongated reserves. Beautifully made, wonderful feel of age, very pleasant patina. Diameter 0.8 Inches.
A Chinese 'Longquan' kiln celadon-glazed arrow vase, probably Yuan/Ming Dynasty.
Height: 15 cm Width / Diameter: 7.7 cm
Chinese circular porcelain plaque with enamel scene of Qingao in a green robe mounted on a carp. With calligraphy and red chop. Titled "Qingao kea li". The face of the plaque is on a step pedestal with a bare, textured backside.
Dimensions: 11 1/4" x 1/2" H
Brown glazed swatow dish decorated with white slip kilin,dragon and tample motive.34,2cm diameter.7,5cm high. Dish has been broken on re attach.
1800s
Carved on one side is an old gnarled pine tree growing out of a rocky outcrop. The vase is of a flattened ovoid shape with a rectangular foot that is hollowed to the base. The stone has a white jade-like quality, but is probably a type of serpentine. The tree is carved in high relief with some under-carving, giving it a feeling of being carved almost in the round. The stone is flecked with silvery inclusions and very light brownish veining in a few places...
19th century Edo period Japanese kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with multimetal relief inlays depicting a Japanese spiny lobster (Panulirus japonicus). Wonderfully made piece with crisp metalwork, gilding and silver inlaid eyes, some wear. Length 1.29 inches.
Very large Burmese hammered repousse copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl, with traces of silver, decorated with 3 relief panels depicting flowers and the engraving "Thiri Mingalar Monastery" as well as stylized scroll foliage. Such bowls were primarily used in Buddhist ceremonies. 19th Century. Nice natural aged patina. Good condition. Size: H. 16 cm. x 30 cm. diameter at center (H. 6.5" x 12" diameter).
Height 7 cm
Excellent conditions, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
18th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Dragon Plaque on Enamel Box
The box is 2.4 inches (6 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.7 cm) wide and 7.5 inches (19 cm) in length. The jade is 2 inches (5 cm) wide by 3.5 inches (9 cm) in length. It is 1.5 lb.
The box is tarnished and has missing enamels, enamel cracks, and surface wears and scratches...
Presented is this beautiful, iridescent Loetz glass lamp. The glass is in Loetz's 'Ausfuhrung 226' decor (please refer to page 263 of Ricke's book, Loetz Bohemian Glass 1880-1940' for this decor). The lamp is 17 1/2 inches (44,5 cm) tall to the bulb-holder and has an 8-inch (20 cm) square base. The glass part is 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 5 3/4 inches (14,5 cm) wide at the top. There is a small rim-chip on the glass (see picture). As expected, the glass is unmarked...
Decorated with four stylized panels revealing the Buddha on the lotus throne, the background is painted with flower and leafy scrolls, with a mark reads “Yung Cheng” on the bottom.
Age: Chinese, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Measurement: Diameter 20 C.M. / Height 25 C.M.
Condition: With a cracked line starting from the mouth rim to the upper part of the jar. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this large seated boat figure with original pigment. This figure has nicely rendered facial features with original pigments of black, red and white remaining. The facial features are presented with black cosmetic details with black hair. One arm is missing, however the right arm remains. The figure measures a large 4.75" in height and 2.25" in depth...
English Regency Collectors Marble specimen table.gold leafed Honduran Mahogany with lion paw feet 32 inch diameter height is 28 1/2 inches
Japanese antique silk shibori Tie-dye & katazome nakagi beautiful kimono Meiji era(1868-1910).It has a few thin stains. However, The stain does not stand out.It is no damage.They are not disturbing, and as a whole it is in very good condition.
size:Length 150cm (59.0inch) sleeve to sleeve 124cm (48.8inch)
A lovely larger silver figure of a Hare, Roman Imperial, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
Very nice roman style and of high grade silver.
Size: 31-32 mm. weighing 5,69 grams.
Condition: Superb, attractive old greyish toning.
Ex. Austrian Private Collection since the 1970s.