Large zushi, made on order for a temple, containing a seated group of En no Gyoja, the father of Shugendo, with his two attendants Zenki and Goki inside a cave. En no Gyoja is sitting with a staff in his right hand, and a hand scroll in his left. The two attendants are crouched before him. The green attendant (Goki) holds a ewer and a stick to ring a bell or mokugyo; the red disciple (Goki) holds an axe...

A very beautiful and very large terracotta head of a young girl, Greece, Hellenistic period, c. 3rd.-2nd. century BC.

Exceptional details with the efeu wreath and elaborate headdress.

Size: 10,2 cm. tall and 8,5 cm. wide.

Condition: Very fine, partly corroded, but sound hard, ready to display.

Ex. Collection of P. Treffz-Eichhöfer, Stuttgart, Germany, aquired 1980-2006.

This is beautiful hand painted Japanese nippon Noritake box 1 3/4 in height 2 3/4 in diameter is in very good condition with no damage Only some age wear and green color wear otherwise no hair line chip or repair. Old Nippon mark to the bottom If you have any question please let me know Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you

Are you interested in high quality chinese paintings? Up for sale is this rare 19th. century ancestor portrait of an important gentleman. It is exquisitily painted with oil colours on linen and emanates an intensive sense of real chinese art.

The colours are still vivid and shiny, and the paint cracks intensify the antique aura. It is very valuable.

The Size is 99 cm x 51 cm (38,98'' x 20,08'')...

A fine Georgian wine glass with a multiple-spiral opaque twist (MSOT) stem below an ogee bowl. The stem has a flattened shoulder knop and a basal knop. This knop configuration, combined with an uncommon twist type, makes this glass quite unusual. Conical foot with a rough, snapped pontil. Good color, tooling marks, and striations.

The condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, hazing, or restoration...

Lovely solid oak American hall tree with mirror and bench. This condition is perfect, and it measures 6'10" tall x 39" wide. There is a bench that lifts up so you can put shoes, gloves or anything else that you want to hide inside. It has hooks for hats and/or coats and a very pleasing shape.

An Edwardian Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Vanity or Dressing Case (probably for travel) by Asprey of London. Makers mark of "CA GA", for Charles and George Asprey; London, 1905. Silver weight 3.7 Troy ounces. Dimensions 7" x 1.5" x 1". Excellent condition.

Antique Chinese scroll painting of a dramatic waterfall. The water crashes over tiers of craggy rock formations. On one rock two scholarly figures stand and contemplate the scene. Painted in black ink and light colors on paper. Margins on either side of the painting are full of calligraphy. Signed Fu Bao Shi (1904-1965)

Size of scroll: 75 1/2" high x 19 1/4" wide (23" wide with ends).

Size of art: 52" high x 8 1/2" wide (14" wide with calligraphy).

Mask of the "Nuo" esoteric theater representing the character of Bao Gong, or Judge Bao, also named "King of Inferno" because he also goes down to visit the Inferno to inquire about the souls. The mask was carved on wood on which lacquer and polychrome pigments were painted. China, mid-19th century. Height: 12 1/4" (30,5 cm). Old insect damage (no more danger), otherwise good condition.

Late Meiji (1890s to 1910s) bone obidome (sash ornament) carved as a pair of swimming carp. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Clever design, good quality carving, nice finish and patina, two metal fittings on the back for an obi cord. Length 2.95 inches.

This porcelain box was produced in Germany by Meissen in the late 19th century. It has first quality crossed swords on the bottom. The box measures 4 1/2” long, 3” wide and 2 1/2” deep, The lid had a finely hand painted bull finch bir perched in a blue berry branch. The coloring is vibrant and the style realistic. Little flying insects dot the bottom half of the box. The rims are trimmed with gold. Condition: Very slight wear to gilding on edge. There are no other defects.

An antique Japanese Kasane Tansu (2 section Kimono chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hirute handles and Urushi lacquered body. Lock plates shaped in the form of the auspicious Paulownia leaf. Upper section has 2 drawers and a hinged safety door with two small drawers behind. Lower section has 2 full width drawers.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 42 3/4" Wide by 38" High by 17 1/2" Deep

An attractive blue and white Qing Dynasty snuff bottle with lid. Small chip to base, but otherwise in good condition. High resolution images on request.

A large and finely cast Chinese bronze flower vase, Yuan/early Ming dynasty, 13th/14th century, 30.5 cms. high. Weight 1788g. Fine condition with a good even dark patina. From the collection of Dr Kenneth P.Lawley, Edinburgh. Inventiry no. M.52.

Dated: 1906

Painted in thick overglaze enamels with a scene of fish with human bodies brandishing sticks at a large turtle-like creature. The base in inscribed in gold enamel with a date, a four-character seal and the English name, Thomas Bigelow written in katakana script. The date reads: Meiji 39 (1906), fourth month, tenth day. It is unusual to find specifically dated porcelains and particularly with an individual western name inscribed...

Antique Japanese scroll painting of Buddha Amitābha also known simply as Amida Buddha. Here he stands with each foot on a lotus blossom, floating on swirling clouds against a black void as he descents. His hands are in vitarka mudra, also known as Raikō gesture of welcoming souls to Paradise (Jōdō or Sukhavati in Sanskrit). Amitābha (which means Infinite or Immeasurable light) is much loved for his gentle wisdom and his all accepting nature...

Antique Indian wheeled Gujarat trunk, overall metal encasing surface, traces of blue and light orange pigment, interior with two small trays on either side and a small covered box at the bottom, 18th/19th century. Size: 26 1/2" high x 31" wide x 18" deep.

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Hanging Scroll with Signs of Long Life-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. “Symbols of Long Life” A hanging scroll painted in ink and mineral pigment colors on silk with forms of nature associated with longevity, including peaches of immortality, mushrooms, crashing waves, a crane in flight, distant mountains and a red sun before rolling clouds...

An antique Chinese Coromandel screen in 3 parts made of hardwood with lacquer and hardstones. Depicts a pair of nursemaids watching over the Imperial children at play.

Made for export for the European market possibly for use as a fireplace screen.

Age: Early Republic Period (1910-1920)

Dimensions: Overall 38 3/4" Wide by 34 3/4" High

19th century Chinese jadeite snuff saucer in a shape of a footed dish with gently concave surface. Does not photograph well. Wonderful off-white stone, beautiful patina, in great condition, wonderful feel of age. Diameter 1 5/16 inches.

A vintage Victorian English silverplated footed salver with fine hand engraving. This 19th century 12" serving tray features a scalloped edge with modified shell decorations; the engraving has shells, boughs, florals and fruits as well as a complex monogram in the center. It stands on three curled acanthus leaf feet, and it is stamped TRIPLE DEPOSIT MAPPIN & WEBB'S PRINCE'S PLATE LONDON & SHEFFIELD...

1900's Chinese Malachite Mixed Metal Silver Inlay Box with Chirography

It is 2.15 inches (5.5 cm) tall by 1.15 inches (3 cm) wide. It is 58.7 gram.

It has a hairline crack and small chips at the malachite, oxidation, tarnished, surface wears and scratches at the metal (as seen in the photos).

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A Qing dynasty blue and white snuff bottle not including stopper/lid. Surface is somewhat scrathed and there is some apparent staining. Please see images. Height 2 and half inches.

A figure of Avalokiteshvara, with four arms, standing, wearing a short "sampot" carved with parallel pleats and secured with a jeweled belt, hair arranged in a cylindrical topknot centered by a diminutive figure of Buddha Amithaba. Weathered sandstone. Cambodia, Khmer period, Bayon Style, 13th century. Height: 53 cm. Mounted on a custom stand. Arms and legs partly missing, small chips on top, otherwise good condition...

A fine northern Song dynasty Ding ware white glaze lobbed flower shape dish, decorated with molded flower motif at the center, base unglazed, dish in good condition no damage, size: 13.5 cm diameter.

This celadon jade carving of a vessel with lid is a late 19th or early 20th century product. The vessel is called a "ding;" 鼎 a "Taotie" 饕餮 mask appears on both sides of the vessel. It is 5 ½” high (with carved hard wood base is 6 ¾” high), 7 ¾” wide and 2” thick. A ding is an ancient Chinese cauldron with legs, a lid and two handles opposite each other. They were made in two shapes with round vessels having three legs and rectangular ones four...

A wonderful example of southern American folk art...

Chinese green glazed pottery covered jar.

Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, A.D. 1271 - 1368
Size: Height 35.7 C.M. / Width 27 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Beautiful Chinese antique silk panel, embroidered with a scene of a pair of geese swimming through water near a shoreline of exuberantly blossoming flowers, wonderful details, framed, Republic Period. Total size: 28 3/4" high x 63" wide Size of art: 23 3/4" high x 57" wide.

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Tip part of excavated ancient Japanese ritual phallic object called ‘Sekibo’ (lit. ‘Stone stick’) dated back to the Jomon period (ca. 14000-1000 BCE), attached with wooden stand with plaster inside of hole for stabilising. Total with stand: H 6 cm (2.36in), Sekibo itself: H 4.3 x 3 x 3 cm (1.69 x 1.18 x 1.18in). Cracks due to age as is. Slightly stained with its plaster at the bottom.


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The size of Bowl: 6 3/4" Dia x 2 1/4". Japanese Ko Imari Blue and White Porcelain Bowl. The bowl was made solidly and very steady with good fine glazing. The center bowl has Hana-Mon (flower mon) design. The side wall has the design of Momo (peach) Karakusa(Chinese grass) design. Peach is lucky symbol. Outside has Karakusa design. The condition of bowl excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline, as well as almost none scratch. The double lines inside has the section with weak underglaze. The s...

Early 19th century Indian drawing on paper from Bundi, 15x6.5 cm, image on reverse, mounted, can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

An antique Japanese Gyosho Tansu also known as a merchant peddler's chest made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Five drawers behind the hinged front door and a sixth drawer below the door. The sides have upper iron cord holding rings and cord holes at the bottom which allowed the merchant to carry this tansu on his back while transporting his wares. All original hand made iron hardware.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 10 1/2" Wide x 27" High x 19" Deep

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

An exquisite Roman marble head of a youth, dated from 2nd Centuries AD

Facial features reveal attractive young male face, Luxurious detailed thick curling hair, wearing a wreath, almond shaped eyes beneath a softly curving brows arching gracefully and merging with the bridge of his nose

Dimensions: 11 cm 
Width: 10 cm
Height on stand: 20 cm P> Mounted on a plexi-glass display stand of high quality

Condition: Face cleaned as shown otherwise intact

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Antique Japanese ranma with wonderful large scale hawk sitting in pine tree, beautifully carved on both sides, carved of keyaki (elm) wood, Meiji Period. Size: 59 1/2" x 16 1/4" high x 2" deep.