Ni-Mai do complete armour, (tosei gussoku), the helmet (kabuto) of the hoshi suji bachi type (visible rivets) with 62 lames. Signed inside the bowl but illegible. Tehen in gilded and chiseled copper. Maedate with demon head (oni) and gilt lacquered wakidate. The mabizashi and the 5-lame shikoro are made of black lacquered iron. The menpo in brown lacquered iron and mustache is of the ressei type. The teeth are silver lacquered. The gorget (yodarekake) of 4-lame...

17th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Peach Shaped Cup

It is 1.1 inches (2.8 cm) tall by 4.65 inches (11.8 cm) wide. It is 94.1 gram.

It is tarnished and has rubbing off gilding, cut marks, missing leaf, bent at the rim, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Rare head of a man with caricatural features. The man shows a bulged and furrowed forehead, deeply set beady eyes, a flattish nose with marked nostril, and fleshy lips. Strands of hair are brushed back from the forehead and from the temples.
The head fits into the Hellenistic grotesque tradition and may be related to the New Greek comedy.
Terracotta
Western Greek, Hellenistic Period, 3rd-2nd century BC
H. 4.8 cm (1.9 in)
H...

Orange-brown dish of shallow rounded floor with a flat rim enhanced with grooves. Standing on a low rounded foot ring.
Ceramic
Etruscan/Campanian, 3rd-2nd Century BC
D. 16.8 cm (6.6 in)
H. 5.4 cm (2.1 in)
Intact except for a small chip out of the rim lip. Surface wear in places.
Ex US private collection since the early 20th century

The authenticity of the object is unconditionally guaranteed.

Large Etruscan/Campanian impasto ware amphora of biconical shape. The bulbous body with pairs of vertical ribs on each side. The tall neck strongly tapered in the middle.
The handles span from the slightly flared mouth to the shoulder.
Impressive vase in the Villanovan pottery tradition.
Hand-built dark brown impasto with carefully smoothed surface.
Ceramic, impasto ware
Etruscan/Campanian, Villanovan Period, late 8th century BC
H...

1910's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Cover Jar with Lady & Chirography 王子卿款

It is 8.1 inches (20.5 cm) tall by 8.8 inches (22.5 cm) wide. It is 4.5 Lb.

It has rubbing gold and paint, dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Square Tray, School of Namikawa Sosuke

It is 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) tall by 10.7 inches (27.1 cm) wide. It is 3.1 Lb.

It has loss of enamel, enamel stress cracks, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th century boxwood netsuke of a reclining deer with its head turned back, hooves bent beneath its body. Perfectly captured moment, wonderful sense of volume, excellent texture of its coat, beautiful patina. Length 1 3/4 inches.

A nice Chinese Ming dynasty bronze vase with Taotie and twisted string motifs. Ht. 9.5cm Condition: no chip, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.

A fine Chinese Han dynasty Yue ware ear cup. Lt. 10.5cm. Condition: soil inclusion, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.

A rare Chinese Yuan dynasty turquoise glaze dish with unknown character or symbol at the center together with three spur marks. Dia. 13cm. Condition: glaze deterioration, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.

19th century boxwood netsuke depicting a playful puppy about to climb onto a back of its sibling. Wonderful sculpture, great rendition of their chubby bodies giving volume to the piece, excellent faces with horn inlaid eyes, delicately incised whiskers. Beautifully stained, superb wear and patina. Height 1 7/16 inches.

Slightly tapered vase with horizontal ribs made of white stoneware, covered in a mottled glaze with cream and brown tones. On the front in white enamel and gold a winding, three-clawed dragon has been hand-painted. The back of the vase is flattened and there is a square opening towards the top of the vase, that allows an J-shaped hook to grab into it and hang it against the wall...

Black-glazed dish of shallow form with thick wall and slightly flared base. Shallow rounded floor.
Fingermarks around the base, where held during dipping. Black all over with reserved bottom.
Fine light beige clay, very much depurated and hard fired. Possibly of northern Campania production.
Closely related to Beazley Archive vase no. 9006503
Ceramic
Campanian, 350-300 BC
D. 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
H. 3.3 cm (1.3 in)
Intact...

Black-glazed dish of shallow form with thick wall, comprising a small offset between the rounded lip and the foot. Shallow rounded floor.
Warm brownish gloss with fingermarks around the base, where held during dipping. Black all over with reserved bottom.
Fine light beige clay, very much depurated and hard fired. Possibly of northern Campania production.
Closely related to Beazley Archive vase no. 9006509
Ceramic
Campanian, 350-300 BC
D...

A pair of Japanese bronze Koi Carp fishes with artist sign.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Length 24 - 25.8 C.M. / Width 6.6 - 8.8 C.M. / Height 7.8 - 9.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice 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.

Oval cut and polished agate bowl with an engraved brass mount. The setting is decorated with cranes and plum blossoms, of Japanese inspiration.

Europe, perhaps Germany or Italy – early XXe siècle
Width: 6.2 in. (15.8 cm) – depth: 4.2 in. (10.8 cm) – height: 2.1 in. (5.4 cm)

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Blue/White Square Water Pot (Brush Washer (筆筆) Painted with 4 Scholar’s Friend (四君子)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Of square formed water pot (brush washer) painted in cobalt blue with orchid, plum, bamboo and chrysanthemum on the rocks, applied in blue tinged white glaze on interior and exterior overalls, with rising to the square lipped mouth, set on high four corner bracket legs with unglazed, the base white glazed. It’s in very good ...

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. It is comprised of 8 drawers of varying sizes and a pair of sliding doors that hides a spacious area where store records and account books were stored. Side handles were used to carry this Tansu from place to place. It would make a great side chest for any room decor.

Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 29 3/4" Wide by 29 1/4" High by 14" Deep

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Pigment Enameled Buddhist Bodhisattva and attendants (신중도-神衆圖)-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century. Painted in Ink, colors and gold pigment on silk, depicting a bodhisattva surrounded by guardians and attendant deities (신중-神衆 : see below about it). It’s in good condition, and it measures (103.5 x 96.5cm (40.75” x 38”) painting only. Please note; It's removed from the original frame lately. ***Provenance: The collectio...

19th century boxwood netsuke of a turtle with its young perched on its back. Very good carving, beautiful rhythm to the plastrons of their carapaces, wonderful depiction of leathery skin texture, excellent wear and patina. Length 1 11/16 inches.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Hare Amulet

This is a very rare Egyptian amulet in the form of a hare. The amulet is mounted on a wooden 1920’s collectors base which is inscribed: „Hare, sacred to Osiris“.
It is a seldom opportunity to find an amulet in this good quality and then also attached
to such an old stand. For more detail pictures please contact me.

For similar hare amulet see:
- The Metropolitan Museum, Accession Number: 89.2.303 and 44.4.25
- Art Inst...

An antique Japanese Kadai (Bonsai or Ikebana display table) made of Rosewood. Cabriolet legs in a low profile design. Floating display surface prevents age cracks from occurring.

Age: Late Meiji-Taisho (1900-1920)Dimensions: 18" Wide by 5 1/8" High by 12 1/8" Deep

A rare and magnificent Chinese Qing Dynasty Incense Burner in Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné measuring 21” tall and about 13” wide. The burner opens to reveal interior of cornflower blue enamel color. Wonderful piece for any home

An antique Japanese Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) in 2 sections made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original iron hardware with a natural patina acquired over many years. Upper section has 3 drawers and lower section has 2 drawers with a removable base at the bottom. Very thick wood used throughout this chest. Side handles to each section for ease of transport.

Age: Taisho Era (1912-1920)

Dimensions: 36 3/4" Wide by 47" High by 16 3/4" Deep

An antique Japanese tall 2 section Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware with bronze door pulls. Upper section has two sliding doors covering a spacious storage area with a split level shelf with two side by side drawers below. Bottom section has seven outer drawers of varying sizes with 2 pairs of sliding doors. The bottom doors covers 4 interior small drawers and a faux structural wall that hides three secret drawers.

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This is a rare, high quality pair of Japanese cloisonne vases. These six sided panel vases are only 5 inches tall. The condition is excellent

An antique Japanese Isho Tansu (Kimono chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and wiped lacquer finish. Comprised of 4 large drawers and a hinged security door housing 2 small drawers where valuables were hidden. A trick secret box was hidden behind the bottom small drawer with access by removing the bottom large drawer and reaching behind the small drawer.

Age: Meiji Era (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 35 1/2" Wide by 38 5/8" High by 17 7/8" Deep

This set of 10 porcelain plates was produced in Germany by the Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufacturer, or KPM, in 1905. The date marking indicates this year. The plates are 8 5/8 inches in diameter. They have scalloped rims and finely reticulate borders. The centers are expertly hand painted with luscious, ripe fruits and flowers. The colors are vivid and the painting so real, you can almost taste the fruit. KPM fruit plates are of incomparable quality and artistry. CONDITION: 9 plate...

Small hard stone vase, probably jadeite. Pale green color spotted with white and bright green with brown veins. The polish of the stone is rather matte than shiny. Finely carved hardwood base. Chinese work 19° or early 20° century. The dull polish of the stone would lead us to date it to the end of the Qing or earlier. Good condition, no restoration, the veins of the stone are not glued and are solid. Total height: 14cm. Vase without the base 11cm.

Antique Tibetan horse saddle. Made of wood and decorated with red lacquer flowers and scrolling vines on a black lacquer ground. Horse riding on in Tibet is especially popular on the plateau of Western Tibet where the Kampa horsemen have held traditional horse races and festivals for generations. This saddle comes with a custom metal stand.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 10" high x 18" long x 14 1/2" wide (17" high on stand)

Antique Chinese celadon bowl. The rim is flared and accented with incised concentric rings which repeat several times closer to the center of the bowl. The widest band and the reserve at the bottom of the bowl are incised with subtle designs possibly floral. The outside of the bowl is thickly glazed with lovely drips and overall crackle. The foot has been left unglazed.

Age: Song Dynasty (960–1279)

Dimensions: 10 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" high

A rare example Japanese zunari kabuto (samurai helmet) made all of iron with a mixed metal (gold & silver) design of a dragon amongst swirling clouds. The eyes and whiskers of the dragon are inlaid gold and it's body coils all the way around the hachi (dome). The mabizashi (visor) is edged in bronze and decorated with more wisps of clouds. The underside of the visor shows traces of original red lacquer. The shikoro (neck guard) has five layers and shows traces of black lacquer.

Age...

Antique Japanese pair of shokudai (candle sticks) for butsudan. Made of bronze and decorated with unusual silver crest. Each with small animal head handles on either side. Nice weight and patination.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11" high x 4" wide each

Early 1800's petit point embroidery of a young girl holding a bird. Protected under glass in an oval frame it is in remarkably good condition with the colors still being vibrant. Measures in frame 10.75" high x 8.5" across.

This is a very nice Edo period cotton indigo dyed cotton kimono for children. This is yokote Kasuri.Patterns such as bangasa (umbrella), turtles,willow. There are some stains and some repair marks on the shoulder ridge. However, it is an unused / stored item. The color and scent of indigo dye remains firmly. Size::length:84cm (33.07inch) / Sleeve-to-sleeve width::81cm (31.8inch)

Japanese blue and white ceramic jar.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 29.8 C.M. / Width 45.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice 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.

1900's Japanese Mixed Metal Censer with Bird Signed

It is 4.85 inches (12.3 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.

It is tarnished and has rust, loss of gilding, oxidation, bent at the rim, re-solder ear, finial, and foot, gap at one foot, and surface wears and scratches. The finial is probably not original (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Flambe Jun Style Ox Porcelain Stem Bowl

It is 4 inches (10.4 cm) tall by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide. It is 3.5 Lb.

It has crazing, manufacture defect of glaze imperfection, firing cracks, and skip glazes (as seen in the photos).

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17th Century Chinese Celadon Color Jade Deep Carved Plaque with Duck on Wood Stand

It is 5.3 inches (13.5 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide measured with stand. The plaque is 3.1 inches (8 cm) in length by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It is 179.2 gram including stand.

It has small chips, inclusions, and the plaque is glued to the stand (as seen in the photos).

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Width: 17 cm (6.7 in)
Height: 7.4 cm (3 in)

Quality Chinese porcelain bowl; famille rose decoration showing phoenix flying and resting on rocks amongst florals; Greek hatched border internally and externally with a famille rose roundel at the centre; good condition

Two rares silver elements with embossed decoration representing scrolls of plants and flowers animated by butterflies and animals which could be rats, dormice or squirrels? It is likely that these 2 elements are the ends of the axle of a paint roller. Chinese goldsmith work from the 19th century or before. Would be suitable for a very large Chinese painting because they are large in size Diameter:68mm x Height:40mm. Weight: 45 g each Good state of conservation. A small piece of border missi...

19th century boxwood netsuke of a blind masseuse working on a client. The masseur has a typical bump on his head, as is usual with portrayal of blind in netsuke. Wonderful carving with great faces, muscles of the client and excellent depiction of textile lines, rich warm patina. Signed NOBUFUSA on the bottom - the artist is listed on p. 834 of NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick. Height 1 1/8 inches.

A Large antique Korean faceted, ten sided, storage Jar with a matching lid. Such jars were a part of a Korean kitchen, and were used to store honey and molasses. The jar measures, with lid, about 9 3/4" high x 8 1/2" in diameter, and the mouth opening is 3 5/8" across. The lid appears to be original to the Jar. The Jar is in good condition. There are several chips on the underside of the lid, and around the mouth, and there is a 1/4" kiln crack on the mouth. There are multiple small scratc...

Small pipe in cast bronze or brass, decorated with a very elegant incised geometric decoration, inspired by textiles. Japanese work from the 19th century or before. Very nice finish. Bamboo tube. Good condition, no restoration. Natural use wear for a century-old bronze object. Length:20.2mm

Chinese Tang dynasty Changsha ewer with leaves motive. Ewer has restoration on upper part. Please contact us for more photos. 17 cm high.

Rare Vietnamese celadon Zhadou. 11,5 cm high. Zhadou has chipped at the rim on restorations.

A Japanese Satsuma moon flask vase with bae decorated with flowers and chrysanthemums in polychrome and gold enamels. Central rounded disc with 100 different species of birds approx on one side, in the other cherry tree in bloom with a pair of pheasants, sparrows and nightingales, along the band a pair of shi-shi with ring. Entirely decorated with gold in pastel shades from green to reddish brown, the quality and decorative perfection of the gold applied to all the figures is excellent. ...

A large greenish-reddish patinated bronze vase worked on relief of a falcon, with the head turned to the right, on a big branch that wraps the vase obliquely starting from the bottom up to the upper neck. Lobed rim and gilded eye of the falcon. Engraved Masayuki 正之 signature under the base. Meiji period late 19th century Sizes: 53 x 25 x 25 cm. – 7,2 kg. Condition report: Very good condition

A rare very little Budai in porcelain enameled in "famille rose" style.The iron red enamel of beautiful vivid colour. The god is seating. Very little size, probably this divinity was make for travellers. Budai was the god of good fortune,abundance of good health. and perhaps a dealer travelling keep him with him. Good condition, no restoration. Normal wear for centuries-old porcelain. China later 18th century earlier 19th. Hight: 4,8cm.

A large, highly decorative, antique Chinese wall vase which shows a jar, with a frontal clock and two rams heads, that is filled with lotus flowers, leafs, pods and buds. The vase and its contents are potted from non-porcelain pottery clay and fired at a low temperature. The front of the vase is colored with over-glaze enamels. The back is not glazed and has one hole for hanging it on a wall. There is an opening into the vase behind the lotus leafs which can hold additional flowers or chop s...

Semi antique Timor sarong made from all natural dyes and handspun cotton circa 1950/1960. Both top and bottom have “buna” weft embroidered panels. There is 7cm x 4cm piece missing on one edge, noted in enlargements. L: 110cm/43.2in and H: 103cm/40.5in.

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century
Size: Height 30.3 C.M. / Width 19 C.M.
Condition: Nice 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.

Ancient Egyptian silver frog amulet attached to a wooden base
with 19th century collection label inscribed: „Silver Frog, an Idol“.

Date: Egypt, Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 - 30 B.C.
Material: Silver
Size: length of the amulet: ca. 2,3 cm
Condition: intact
Provenance: German collection, prior GB estate, bought from a GB collection, formed before 1900.

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A Large Bronze Buddha Head, Late Sukhothai Period, Kamphaeng Phet Style, 15th Century. His peaceful meditative expression, finely cast with full oulined lips, downcast almond-shaped eyes, arched eyebrows in relief, elongated earlobes, surmounted by a flattened heart-shaped hairline arrange in small snail shaped curls. Remains ofgilt lacquer. Measurements: Height - 43 cm (17 In) Mounted on stand (28 cm / 11 In for the head alone), Width 18cm (7 In). Don't hesitate to send your offer, we always do...

19th century lacquer ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) of ball shape carved with 5 hexagonal reserves, 3 with different wave patterns and 2 with geometric ones. Wonderful work, beautiful design, metal liner to the central hole. Height 5/8 inches.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of a hut with thatched roof, signed HAKUSHO on the back. Good design, very nice wear, overall in great condition. Height 9/16 inches.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved as Zen Buddhism patriarch Daruma enveloped in his monastic robe. Excellent face with expression of extreme concentration, superb warm patina, very pleasing shape. Height 11/16 inches. Wooden stand used for photography is not included.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of Hyottoko (perplexed peasant) mask. Good design, nice wear, in great condition, signed HAKUSHO on the back. Diameter 9/16 inches. Wooden stand used for photography is not included.

19th century staghorn ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) carved in a shape of a pomegranate with leaves, part of its skin removed and revealing seeds inside. Good design, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Height 11/16 inches. Wooden stand used for photography is not included.