All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900 item #1472160 (stock #gy6690)
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1900's Japanese Makie Lacquered Wood Carved Boko Box

It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide and 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) in length. It is 237.1 gram.

It has small chips, peeling of lacquer, cracks, stains, rubbing of lacquer and gold, and surfaces wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1700 item #1472171 (stock #380)
Two characters with bird beaks serving as incense holders. They are in sandstone covered with lead glassures of three colors (sancai), yellow, green and manganese, these models also have a part enamelled in white. Models with animal masks are much rarer than those with human faces and probably represent the animals of the zodiac. Good condition, almost not worn, a broken and glued head visible on photos. The glassure is finely cracked. Height: 325mm. Chinese work probably 17°, but maybe before.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1472177 (stock #MB572)
Pair of Rare Chinese Sui / Early Tang Dynasty Pottery Ladies

These fine and very rare pottery ladies were made during either the Sui Dynasty (AD 581 - 518) or the early part of the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). They are made from a fine-grained grey pottery and are particularly well-detailed; note the detail of the faces, the hairstyle, the folds of the clothing with the very long sleeves. Traces of the original "cold painted" surface pigment remain. 

Height 25.5 cm...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1472188 (stock #M9088)
BRIAN PAGE ORIENTAL ART
GBP £1,350.00
Fine Large Chinese Western Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Ding Tripod (206 BC - AD 8)

This fine example of a painted pottery ding was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is a large example of its type, made from a fine-grained grey pottery and relatively highly-fired, having a distinct ring when tapped. The lower part stands on three long curved legs and has two curved square-cup handles on opposing sides...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1472189
A Chinese painted grey pottery figure of a standing musician, very well modelled wearing a wind hat, his head turned down to the right. 20 cms. Northern Wei dynasty, 5th/6th century AD. Oxford TL Test Certificate. This is a rare figure. To date I have only seen one other musician from the same set.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1910 item #1472223 (stock #BX791)
French Belle Epoque Classical 950 silver tea urn, ca 1900. Ovoid with turned stained-wood handles with silver scroll and leaf mounts. Scaly fish spout with tail mount and gaping mouth spout and turned stained wood and silver scroll tap. Double-domed cover with berry finial. Three double-scroll supports with leaf mounts and feet mounted to stepped and stained-wood drum-form blocks. Heating element set in scroll-mounted ring. Twisted fluting and lobing. Vitruvian scroll and leaf borders...
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1800 item #1472224 (stock #2956)
L'Enfant Gallery
$1,400.00
A rare hand painted Snuffbox (tobacco) English circa 1790 view of Battersea measuring 2 1/2 inches wide, 1.75 inches deep 1.25” high (Quillen estate)
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #1472227 (stock #2957)
L'Enfant Gallery
$2,800.00
A hand painted enamel snuffbox circa 1780 various hunting and landscape scenes. Measuring 3“ x 2“ x 1“. (Quillen)
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1800 item #1472230 (stock #2958)
A rare and unusual hand painted Snuffbox in white enamel with swirling designs in blue and a hand painted scene on the lid. Measuring 1.75” x 1.25” x 1.25” (QUILLEN ESTATE
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1800 item #1472231 (stock #2959)
A beautiful Snuffbox with exterior and interior painting. The lid with a French couple and the interior with wooded scene and countryside cottage. 2” diameter and about 1” in height QUILLEN ESTATE
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1800 item #1472238 (stock #2961)
Southeast Asian Bronze from the 17th or early eighteenth century mounted on a wooden plinth. The head of typical form of a Buddha measuring 2” in height on a wooden plinth. (Quillen)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1472255 (stock #2022-1064)
GALERIE TIAGO
€7,000.00
Polychrome bronze statuette of a group of mice around a pumpkin and a pomegranate. The five mice have a dark brown patina, while the hollowed-out gourd is dark brown and the split pomegranate is dark red.

Written in a cartouche on one of the pumpkin slices, "Shôsai Foundry" (正齊鋳, shôsai-chû).
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 6.4 in. (16.3 cm) – width: 7.8 in. (20 cm) – depth: 7.3 in. (18.5 cm)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1472257 (stock #2022-1065)
GALERIE TIAGO
€14,000.00
Bronze sculpture representing an owl on a tree stump covered with ivy. The owl, detachable from its base, has shakudo eyes. It is certainly an Ryûkyû scops owl (Otus elegans), present in the south of Japan in Ryûkyû Islands.
Red fabric glued to the base of the trunk to protect the base and the pedestal (not original).

The owl (fukurô, 梟) symbolizes good luck and protection from hardship...
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #1472274 (stock #2966)
An important Faience Mesoamerican Artifact possibly Yucatán in the form of an animal measuring 4.5” x 5.5” Quillen
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1910 item #1472276 (stock #2968)
L'Enfant Gallery
$1,500.00
A good quality bronze Italian or French done circa 1720 of a male nude standing figure in a Greek or Roman figure measuring 6” (Quillen)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Pre AD 1000 item #1472278
JFF Ancient Art
€560.00

Rare ancient Egyptian opaque blue glass pendant in the shape of a pomegranate with yellow and white details.

For comparable amulets see:
Louvre Museum, Paris, E 2284 ; AF 2600 and N 1850 ; AF 2312
British Museum, London, EA48064 and EA68538
Petrie Museum UC22890
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 11.215.446

Date: Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th - 20th Dynasty, ca. 1570 - 1070 B.C.
Material: Glass
Size: ca...

All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1910 item #1472279 (stock #2969)
A fine Swiss or English Miniature watercolor of a young maiden with a lamb in its original bone and enameled frame. Measuring about 3” square. The watercolor measuring about 1.5” (Quillen Estate)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Pre AD 1000 item #1472290
Interesting stoneage artifact, probably a massive weight of sorts or alternatively, a mace-like weapon.

It's shape is oval, almost like a melon, and it's made in a light grey granite stone. It has 4 symethric ridges for some kind of binding, but we're not certain of it's usage - you're welcome to e-mail if you have seen this artifact before / have got a litterary refference for it...
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1492 item #1472295 (stock #2981)
L'Enfant Gallery
$2,800.00
Quillen …..an ancient Chinese bronze amphora shaped Wine Vessel..the form with fluted top and the center with scrolled handles and intricate curved forms with stylized dragons. Measuring about 7 1/2 inches tall
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1472297 (stock #135)
Cast bronze vase of square shape. Beautiful casting and fine detailed chasing. Taotie mask decoration. The handles in the shape of birds'heads Fine finish. Archaic style but Qing period. Good condition. Nice old patina. Height: 41cm Weight: 7,5kg
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1472299
19th century Chinese rock crystal seal blank of square section. All features seen in the stone are natural, no chips except for a small one by the base seen on Enlargement 2, left photo. Uncommon material for a seal, beautiful finish to the surface. Excellent object for scholar’s table. Height 1.63 inches, base 0.5 inches square.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1900 item #1472300
Zentner Collection
$4,500.00
An antique Japanese Kansai Mizuya Tansu in 2 sections made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. Upper section features two sets of sliding doors with a set of 5 side by side drawers. Bottom section has 2 large sliding doors that open to a spacious storage area behind. Constructed using Japanese mortise and tenon joinery. Drawer handles are Hikute style made of hand forged iron.

Age: Meiji Era (1890-1900).

Dimensions: 71 3/4" Wide by 67 1/4" High by 19 3/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1800 item #1472309
Zentner Collection
Price on Request
A rare antique Japanese Kuruma Tansu (wheeled chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles and bottom rope pull rings. Horizontal wood slats on all four sides provide strength and age old beauty. Two large sliding doors open to a spacious storage area with a storage shelf. Below are two side by side drawers for additional organization and storage needs...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1472314
This is a Japanese antique tsutsugaki big furoshiki indigo dye cotton. The traditional and very auspicious design of bamboo, plum, and scales is very beautiful and impressive.There are 5 pieces of cloth sewn together. Natural indigo dyed hand spun cotton. Recommended for wall decorations and bedspreads. There are light stains due to aging and two small repair marks. Age::1800-1868 Size::Length 157 cm (61.8inch) / Width 161 cm (63.3inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1472317
Helen M Edwards
$590.00
Width: 4 cm (2.6 in)
Height: 1.9 cm (0.6 in)

Japanese wooden manju netsuke of a phoenix, the backside carved into a woven chained effect; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1472318
Helen M Edwards
$530.00
Height: 4.7 cm (1.9 in)
Width: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Depth: 4.4 cm (1.8 in)

Fine wooden netsuke of a man sitting with a turtle between his feet; he is busy tying up the animal; quality carving throughout; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1800 item #1472319
Helen M Edwards
$1,750.00
Length: 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Height: 8.2 cm (3.2 in)
Depth: 3.6 cm (1.4 in)
Weight: 210 gm

Rare early Chinese bronze water dropper in the form of the mythical creature, Baize; fine patina; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1472320
Helen M Edwards
$390.00
Height: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Depth: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)

Finely carved deer antler netsuke of Hotei with, typically, his large bag draped over his shoulder; white metal has been inlaid into the top section of the piece, possibly silver; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900 item #1472321
Helen M Edwards
$650.00
Height: 3.5 cm (1.3 in)
Width: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Depth: 3.7 cm (1.6 in)

Fine wooden netsuke carved by Gyokkei; a stone lifter, masseur or a man attempting to lift his distended scrotum?; a tumour is also present on the back of his head; the poor fellow also has a wall-eye; signed on an inlaid tablet; good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700 item #1472329 (stock #381)
The vase is cast in one piece. Inspired by archaic Chinese bronze ritual vessels, it bears a Taotie mask decoration. This decoration is reduced to two narrow bands instead of occupying more space as usually on the bronzes of the Ming period, this more austere character, the slender shape and the patina with a much more antique aspect allows us to think so. older, probably from the Song period or earlier. The base split on one side as shown in the photos...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1492 item #1472330 (stock #382)
The teapot is cast in bronze. The body has the shape of a melon and the spout that of a stylized bird. The handle supports have a typical shape for this period. The handle, which has now disappeared, must have been made of perishable materials, probably braided bamboo fibre...
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Accessories : Boxes : Pre 1800 item #1472332 (stock #11224)
Rather whimsical Georgian III Tea Caddy in the form of two conjoined single caddies, rectangular, with hinged lid opening to two lidded compartments and the whole raised on ball form feet. Only the right hand escutcheon has a working lock.

English, circa 1790.

8' x 4.5" x 5.5" tall

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1900 item #1472344
This is Japanese antique noragi katazome indigo-dyed cotton noragi from the Meiji era.(1868-1911) There is a thin dirt, but is not outstanding. The cuffs have minor damage. It is a very beautiful indigo dyed cotton. Size:: Length 58cm (22.8") Back Width 62cm (24.4").
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1472365
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese lacquered kushi (hair comb) with gold lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl decoration of flowers and fans, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some losses to lacquer and inlays as seen on photos. Length 4 inches. Part of East Coast Japanese hair items collection.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1472368
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a Manchurian crane in flight, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some losses and insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.92 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1472371
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of flowers and leaves, design continuing on both sides. Nicely made, good work in Japanese taste, some insect damage as seen on photos. Length 3.8 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.