Asian buffalo Horn with Silver over copper mounts with turquoise stones...
This type of drinking horn was a common household item used throughout Mongolia...each family member had his (or her) own drinking horn and they were kept on a wooden rack which was made for that purpose...
Condition 2 beads missing...silver is worn through in several area,exposing copper base...which is commensurate with normal use and aging
19th century Chinese rock crystal seal made out of a natural polished crystal in a shape of a tall and narrow mountain peak characteristic of Southern China. The impression of the seal is shown on the first photo (image is flipped left to right to present the image as it will actually print on paper). Very beautiful stone with few natural features by the bottom, excellent quality carving of 2 raised characters, very fine polish to the surface, traces of red seal paste in the grooves...
Fabulous Chrysanthemum sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 5 pieces: coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl.
In the celebrated pattern that is an American interpretation of a Japanese motif. To Baroque forms are applied a profusion of climbing, wrapping, and bunching flower heads...
A small lobed Arita porcelain bowl decorated with scrolling karakusa. The interior with the shochikubai, the three friends of winter. The base has a four-character Fuki Choshun, "good fortune and long life" mark. Late 18th or early 19th century.
Approximately 10.8 cm. Diameter. Perfect condition.
Please study the photographs.
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Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Faience and Glass beads, various sizes . Nice lot beautiful blue beads.
Size : 17cm wide. 9cm high. 19th century. Good condition except small chipped at the lid.
Austrian Classical 800 silver and glass vanity jar on stand, ca 1910. Jar clear glass with fluting. Cover silver; gently raised with beaded border. Stand oval with tapering sides and beaded rim. Marks include Schwarz & Steiner stamp and letters RS. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 5 7/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight (silver only): 7 troy ounces. #BU140
An unusual miniature green glazed bowl with three legs from the Ming dynasty.
Size: 7.5cm x 5cm.
Condition; No repairs
Antique Japanese bronze temple bell, or "bonsho", with a handle of dragon heads called a ryuzu, protrusions called "chi chi" or "nyu" to improve resonance of sound, the "tsuki-za" striking panels, and the "mei-bun" inscription of the bell's history...
A Chinese Bronze Islamic Market Vase.
The heavy pear-shaped body with an Islamic inscription to each side,
a band of key fret to the neck.
Chinese 19thC.
Height: 5 3/8″ (13.5 cm).
Condition: light wear
Nepalese bronze pedestaled bowls from 18th-19th century. One bowl has a lotus blossom on the bottom of the bowl. The second bowl is decorated with a band of blooming flowers along the base. Deaccessioned from the Handley Private Collection. Measures 4" 5/8" tall, 4.25" at widest.
Small framed painting of hawk perching on a rock underneath a flowering plum tree branch. The hawk beholds the beholder with one eye, holding its head and body at an angle. Unsigned. Kano style. Black ink on paper in brocade mounting. 18th century. Scroll ends cut off and framed.
Frame: 40 ¼ x 15 ¾ in. (105.8 x 40.2 cm). Painted area: 30 5/8 x 11 ½ in. (78.5 x 29.4 cm).
Toned, some cracks (former folds due to rolling), slightly rubbed at places, few missing areas. It is what it is...
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Bronze Articulated Crab
It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 6.8 inches (17.3 cm) wide. It is 743 gram (1.6 Lb).
It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Slightly distorted shoe shaped - Kutsugata tea bowl with a rounded brim, made of light, coarse, unrefined Mino clay during the Edo Period (1603-1868)...
A perfect item guaranteed to annoy your butler - this is a 5-3/8" tall sterling silver handled dinner bell with a silver plated bell c1900. It is stamped STERLING on the handle, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. 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. Surface shipping to the U.S...
Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) Japanese bamboo wrist rest used by painters and calligraphers, with low relief carving of a blooming camellia branch. One narrow side edge is tapered, so it can be used as a tea scoop as well. Beautiful subtle piece, superb quality carving, warm patina, in excellent condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Size 4 3/8 x 1 15/16 inches.
Chinese Yixing Zisha Teapot c19th Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 11.43 x 17.27 x 10.92 cm (4.5" x 6.8" x 4.3) height & wide with spout & handle & base
Weight: 470 gram (16.57 oz)
Age: Late 19th Century, Production: Handcrafted
This is a nice dark brown patina Chinese yixing zisha teapot of the late 19th Century. It's interesting designed with a square flat base with a square curved spout & handle...
On offer is this rare type of nezumi mizusashi made of shino-yaki.
It dates from the mid to the late Meiji Period and is in perfect condition.
There are no damages, cracks and repairs.
Size:
17,5 cm height
13 cm diameter
16,5 cm trunk diameter
Weight:
1400 g
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