All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1488054 (stock #MC179)
Fine Chinese Warring States / Western Han Dynasty Pottery Jar

This impressive pottery jar was made during the late Warring States period (475 - 221 BC) or possibly the early Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). It is made from a relatively highly-fired fine-grained grey pottery and has a nice smooth surface. The body is decorated with two raised bands around the waist that have been impressed with geometric patterns. Around the shoulder there are two bands of impressed lines...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1242278 (stock #0857)
Yuan dynasty blue and white cup/ small bowl. 8cm diameter. conditions has small chipped at the rim (please see on the picture).
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900 item #1482462 (stock #WN398)
Galerie Hafner
$1,400.00
shipping included
A fine Japanese incense burner, made of wood with pierced gilt copper lid, the interior with copper lining. On a black lacquer ground slightly raised decoration showing a landscape with rockwork and trees in different gold lacquer techniques. Condition: please look at the photos carefully, traces of age and usage, few small lacquer losses, rim with two cracks, lid slightly distorted. Dimension: c. 8.4 cm high, c. 4.8 cm long and wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492 item #1442199 (stock #GYA00R526)
An attractive Chinese Song dynasty Yue ware vase. Ht. 29cm. Condition: Lugs missing, glaze deterioration, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #33720 (stock #4012)
This early 20th century Chinese porcelain water jar is 2 ½ inches tall and 2 ¼ inches wide. It has hand painted butterflies and a floral design over a white background. The color is slightly worn and it is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #1252565 (stock #0323)
Choson Period, ca. early 1800s

This jar is stoutly potted, having a tall neck and flaring body, resting on a thick grit-coated footring and slightly recessed base. It is clear glazed without decoration. Small gray and brown iron impurities in the clay freely show through the clear glaze. This is a mingei type folk craft item intended to use in the home. There are several stable hairline cracks from age, stained brown in the rim area.

Height: 3 ¾ in., Width: 4 ¾ in.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #1449044 (stock #297)
FAMILLE ROSE, Molded Enameled Porcelain Snuff Bottle, Guangxu Mark, 1874-1908

This is a fine Famille Rose Figural Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle, of Bulbous Rectangular with rounded shoulders, with a rounded neck decorated with a Leiwen border, a rounded form green lip, and a raised rounded rectangular base...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Brass : Pre 1800 item #1014700 (stock #1700)
A Pair of George II Brass Candlesticks with a Scalloped Base. Dimension; 7.5" high x 4.5" at base. Circa 1730-1750. Excellent condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Pre AD 1000 item #1455829
A rare and elaborate bronze battle axe, bronze age, Eurasian steppes 2nd. mill.BC.

A finely made bronzeage axe that combines Indo-European nomadic style with a Caspian Sea area touch.

A heavy axe with a large oval socket with 4 ridges and a broadening blade. Peculiar for this culture is the large pronounced ridge on top on the blade near the socket

Size: 13 cm. long.

Condition: Superb. Fine green-red patina with uncleaned sandy pockets.

Ex...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1837 VR item #819332 (stock #D241)
This crystal beaker or cup with silver lid was produced in Eastern Europe in 1810. There is a date engraved on the glass. We do not know who the maker was. It is 5 1/2 inches high and the diameter of the opening is 3 1/4 inches. The beaker is hand blown and cut from fine crystal. There are panels which are cut out and polished like cabochon jewels, each having engraved subject matter. These engravings are symbolic...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1111504 (stock #693)
#2 A great plate with flower sprays and a bird in the sky. The scenery showing three red flowers on a branch. Condition: Excellent condition. Minor wearings. Measurement: 24.1 cm = 9.5 in

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1271220
Yellow-Ground Famille Rose Bowl (DFM061401)
19th / 20th century
Daoguang or Republic Period
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
Diameter: 22.1 cm / 8.7 in
Height: 8.6 cm / 3.4 in
From a Potomac, Maryland (Washington DC area) estate; the previous owner had a huge collection of Asian and European porcelain.

An interesting and very unusual large bowl, ornately decorated with famille rose floral scrolls against a lemon-yellow ground...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920 item #1408887 (stock #DB1599)
AntiqueTica.com
$2,000.00
Chinese porcelain seated laughing Buddha.

Age: China, Republic Period, A.D. 1912 - 1949
Size: Height 20.5 C.M./ Width 17.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall. Please refer to the enlarged photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Furniture : French : Pre 1837 VR item #1465330
SwisSiam-Arts-Antiques-Gems
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An elegant French imported Louis XV Wooden Marquetry Desk with leather writing surface and Drawers. The shown Mirror can also be purchased. Please PM Messenger for details. Thank you.
All Items : Antiques : Furnishings : Pre 1900 item #1457038 (stock #3223)
From a collection of chamber sticks and lamps assembled over a 40 plus year period.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Pre 1900 item #1136769 (stock #753)
A very finely painted Chinese blue and white vase painted in late 17th Century 'Transitional' style. The base carries the four character mark of the Kangxi emperor but this item was made later during the 19th Century. Condition - there is a small impact chip to the shoulder and associated old body cracks (please see pictures no.3 and no.9 ) and there is production glaze loss ('fritting') to the base rim (see enlargement no. 8)...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1800 item #941268 (stock #ag276)
A superb wine glass enameled by William Beilby, with the additional embellishment of a gilded rim. Leaves and clusters of grapes adorn this glass, with the white enamel displaying the slight pinkish undertone which is one of the hallmarks for identification of works by Beilby.

The ogee bowl sits above a DSOT (double series opaque twist) stem which has a multi-ply spiral band outside of a pair of spiral tapes...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1033794 (stock #0483)
A rare longquan celadon double gourd vase decorated with carved lotus flowers. 45cm high. conditions has damage on the top. (please contact us for more large picture )
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Lacquer : Pre 1920 item #1440252 (stock #6654)
Nice old Cambodian “siri” box. This piece predates the Khmer Rouge regime and circa 60 or 70 years old. In good condition, this has an unusual 4 carved bamboo bands- most only have 1 or 2, so it is quite ornate There is no significant damage other expected signs of use and wear. In recent years Khmer lacquerware is making a comeback, however most of this is used for “home décor” export items, as far as I know no one is currently resurrected items for common household use...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1910 item #1372555 (stock #1155)
Intandane ltd
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A pair of unusual late 19th Century relief moulded cylindrical shaped hat stands painted with panels depicting gentlemen with attendants in a garden landscape, the borders are decorated with Buddhistic precious objects and flower sprays reserved against a yellow ground. On the base is the four character iron red seal mark of the Guangxu emperor (1875-1908). These are probably Nyonya wares, made for export to the Malaysian "Straits Chinese" community ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1283603
Zentner Collection
$1,400.00
Antique Japanese tobacco pouch made from leather with floral designs and two pockets inside. The exterior has two flying cranes in gold thread, a blue forbidden stitch background of sky and sea and a rising sun, and metal fittings with dragons. Size: 5.25" width, 9.5" (length of chain included)
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180408 (stock #SR8004)

This early sugar bowl is charmingly decorated with a transfer printed mother and child design. Ca 1780. 3 3/4"dia x 2"H Condition: excellent

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1700 item #1482493 (stock #TRC230827)


The large characters in the center of this scroll "南無妙法蓮華経" are pronounced as "Namu Myōho Renge Kyō” in English — a phrase associated with Nichiren Buddhism that is often recited as a mantra, expressing devotion to the Lotus Sutra. This sutra is one of the main tenants of Nichiren and is thought by devotees to be the ultimate law and truth of the universe. Commissioned in 1690, this scroll commemorates the reconstruction of the main hall of Ryuhon-ji Temple, estab...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : American : Art Glass : Pre 1900 item #1283074 (stock #AG-016)
Offered is this wonderful, hand-painted, Victorian glass epergne. The epergne is 10 3/4 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches wide at its widest. The set is in very good condition (there is a fabrication flaw typical of hand-made glass items, a burst bubble - see last picture). Unsigned.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre AD 1000 item #1386136 (stock #JD-116)
JJ Oriental
$575.00
A very rare ancient black jade pendant. This pendant dates back to around 1,500 BC. Condition: Very good for its age.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Snuff Bottles : Pre 1900 item #1338006 (stock #174)
This is a very fine, flattened, rounded rectangular form Snuff Bottle with a round, elongated neck, rounded sloping shoulders, and raised flat elongated oval footing. Made of Hard JET. The bottle is very light. This must have been the reason that the carver has left 1/4 of the bottom non hollowed to give the bottle a little weight and stability. The walls are very thin. It has a very smooth and lustrous surface. JET is a form of lignite and a geological organic material composed of fo...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : Pre Columbian : Pre AD 1000 item #1232435 (stock #5016)
tlapacoya
$1,750.00
Large Colima Redware, Sitting Male Figure, without a phallus. 16" x 9" x 6" Ca. 200 B.C. to 500 A.D. Significant mineral deposits overall. Repairs to the upper head and facial areas, and pelvic region. Lower body incised lines, that appear to be pants. A very nice example.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Textiles : Linens and Lace : Pre 1900 item #1326899 (stock #1288)
These are two linen homespun pillow cases that are beautifully made. They are embroidered with the name Emily Clark with a heart and the number 4. They are is excellent condition with just a little age related yellowing. The stitches are so tiny you can’t see them at the hemmed end. They are 15 ½” by 38”. Circa 1820-30
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1489288
David Anthony
$275.00
A very warm and appealing Chinese porcelain blue and white jar with swirling leaf and vine decoration similar to those produced during the Kangxi reign. This example dates to about 1880, late in the Qing dynasty.

The cobalt is fine quality and the design will bring pleasant moments of contemplation.

The foot has old felt pads, and a somewhat ill-fitting lid (not shown). The underside retains an old export wax seal.

Condition

The jar has soft we...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1438876 (stock #P-334)
A Korean Folk Art painting of two cranes under a pine tree. The crane is the emblem of long life which is a common theme in Minhwa. The cranes have been painted on mulberry paper using natural pigments mixed in a glue base. The painting is not signed, and thus was done by an unknown artist, probably at a fair, market, or home for a small fee. The painting with frame measures about 33" tall x 18 1/2" wide. It was remounted and framed some time around 1960, and a sticker was applied by Eddy C...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Faience : Prehistorical item #1443788 (stock #m080421.1)
Egyptian Faience White and Yellow Lotus Petal Amulet 4,0 cm

Lotus flowers were very popular among the Egyptians and were frequently found in households and gardens. The lotus flower held strong symbolisation, white lotus flowers opened during the day and closed at night representing rebirth and creation while blue lotus flowers opened at night and closed during the day representing the renewal of life. The flower was very precious to Egyptians, they were given as offering to the go...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1900 item #1302188 (stock #TRC1535)
This soulful image of a Japanese hamlet in the depths of winter was done by one of the most renowned and loved waka poets of the 19th century, Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875).

Born into a Samurai family but soon after adopted by the Ōtagaki family, from the age of seven to sixteen Rengetsu was a lady in waiting at Kameoka castle where she was trained in the arts and courtly graces. Due to her rumored great beauty, she soon married but after the death of her husband in 1823, ...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Folk Art : Baskets : Pre 1920 item #1382253 (stock #A-BSK12)
Ancient East
$570.00
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful melon-shaped split oak basket with a sturdy bentwood handle and oak-wrapped wide rim. This early 1900’s folk art basket is in great condition with no major losses noted. DIMENSIONS: 18" long x 14.5" wide; height with handle is 13.75", without is 8.75".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1492 item #1410139 (stock ##2044)
A Ming Dynasty Middle 15th century Interregnum period blue and white dish with Qirin within double circle, the mouth rim with brown glazed. Condition is very good, no any crack, no any chip and free from any restoration, excepted minor crackled glaze. Diameter: 12 cm.
Senatus Consulto
$265.00
Reserved
A very solidly built key for a large strong-box or treasury chest, c. mid 16th. century.

The key with a large, enforced bit with elaborately carved slots. The stem decorated with an octagonal collar and the bow typical late Gothic design.

The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : English : Pre 1800 item #390008 (stock #ag101)
A tall and beautifully proportioned Newcastle baluster, but not a Newcastle Light Baluster, as this glass dates about 15 years before the NLB were widely available; stem with well developed shoulder, central, and basal knops; pointed round funnel bowl with engraved foliate band with two birds; 8.3" height, 3.3" bowl diameter, 3.6" foot diameter
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1119449 (stock #Tc141)
Chinese Blue and White Teapot the finely lobed body decorated on either side with a flowering chrysanthemum and carnations. The spout and handle with cloud scrolls. Kangxi 17/18thC. Height 9.8cm. Condition; perfect, no cracks chips or restoration. Very minor frits to knop.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Jewelry : English : Pre 1910 item #1431636
Antique 9K gold Victorian "message" ring, "Mizpah, symbolizing a bond between two people, comes from a bible quote in the book of Genesis, "The Lord watch between thee and me, when we are absent one from another". Mizpah is the Hebrew word for "Watchtower", a pillar of stones which symbolized the covenant between Jacob and Laban. Mizpah rings were often exchanged between two people in the hope of protecting the two during a period of separation, often by war.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1900 item #1306783 (stock #D2647)
AntiqueTica.com
$2,000.00
Burmese wooden chest with gilded gold.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 58.6 C.M. / Width 63 C.M. / Length 120 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). 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.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1448643 (stock #tbdoo412)
A set of eight hand painted porcelain plates with scenic views as listed below. The lips with a peach ground and some gilding. Located in the center of each plate is the hand painted scene. The pattern number “833” and the location, painted in script in red enamel, is on the back of most of them. They were made and decorated in Britain, possibly Aynsley, circa 1880. 8 7/8 inches (20.3 cm) diameter.

Condition: No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. Some gilding wear and a few knife sc...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1910 item #787941
A pair of elegant Art Nouveau enameled Bohemian glass bowls with floriform decoration. The petals of a vivid pink flower curl up the sides and are interspersed with green tendrils. The flowers are echoed in the undulating rim decorated with a thin line of gilding. The overall workmanship is superb. This sort of decoration was produced by Theresienthal, Meyr’s Neffe, Lobmeyr or Fritz Heckert, and the quality of these pieces is consistent with any of those makers. Typically, this style is s...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1837 VR item #1482920
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.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Pottery : Pre AD 1000 item #1482469
Buff colored ointment vase with the characteristic wide mouth, globular body, and high conical foot.
The neck and most of the foot covered with red-brown glaze. Concentric bands around the upper part of the body.
For a related example, cf. CVA Cambridge (MA), Fogg Museum and Gallatin Collections, 13, pl. (339) 1.1. Beazley vase no. 1001443.
Ceramic
East Greek, 6th century BC
H. 11.2 cm (4.4 in)
D. body 7.5 cm (3 in)
Intact, surface slightly worn. ...
All Items : Antiques : Pre 1700 item #1062368 (stock #8233)
Trikomsa Art
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A Chinese Covered Box from the 16th/17th century. Diameter approximately 7 cm. There is a firing crack on the rim. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1337513
DAY FINE ARTS
£1,200.00
Chinese painting, pigments on plaster, fragment of a Ming mural depicting Lei Gong. 54 x 45 cm in 1920's wooden frame. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide in a crate.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1910 item #809362
Zentner Collection
Sale Pending
Antique Japanese netsuke of a boy monk fast asleep on a temple bell, carved of boxwood with painted details, signed: Kyusai (1879-1938). He carved this netsuke between the ages of 36-49, well-known for carving mokugyo, temple bells, in various themes.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 2 1/8"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1920 item #1337644
Unusual Antique Japanese maki-e lacquer Jingasa (Samurai helmet) decorated in low relief lacquer work of a fierce looking red Oni with piercing gold eyes and teeth . A gilt lacquer mon, or family crest is seen below the Oni representing daffodils. The underside of the helmet is smooth, shiny black lacquer.
The samurai class in feudal Japan, as well as their retainers and footsoldiers (ashigaru), used several types of jingasa made from iron, copper, wood, paper, bamboo, or leather. Kas...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Textiles : Pre 1837 VR item #1334249
This is Katsugi used in the latter half of the Edo era(1800 ~ 1868) in Tohoku. This is good-quality Katugi produced in a district for Edo period. This is Katsugi produced with a tradition of Kyoto in a district. This has Oomon to a shoulder center part. This was dyed with a natural indigo plant. As for this, the bottom part is colored into black. As for this, Katazome of the small build is expressed by three patterns. The part of the hem is Tsutsugaki, and this is expressed. This does not have a...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Paintings : Pre 1920 item #1434700
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese scroll painting of blossoming morning glories on a vine. painted in vibrant mineral colors on silk. Signed by the artist. "Kido Son, 貴堂草衣, (1899-1984) was born in Kyoto. He studied painting at the Kyoto Municipal School of Painting and under Yamamoto Shunkyo (1871-1933). His work was consistently accepted into the Teiten and Bunten National art exhibitions." Comes with original double box.

Age: Taisho Period (1912-1926)

Dimensions: Total: 55 1/2"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1910 item #1417057
Zentner Collection
$2,750.00
An antique Japanese Gifu Mizuya (kitchen chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) with Kakinoki (Persimmon) wood drawer fronts and sliding door panels. All original bronze hand made hardware including handwoven bronze screen wire on the bottom sliding doors. Also, original etched glass on the center sliding doors. Small lift out door covers an additional storage area.

Age: Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 36 5/8" Wide x 66" High x 18 5/8" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1472386
Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with lacquer decoration of a butterfly by a blooming peony, design continuing on both sides. Signed KOICHI on the front. Very well made, wonderful work in Japanese taste, in great condition without any losses. Length 3.5 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Earthenware : Pre 1900 item #1426763 (stock #dr12902)
2ezr
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Dark Green Satsuma Bowl with Chicken Group & Geisha (Unmarked)

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 3.75 inches (9.7 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold and stains, glaze crazing, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).


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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Americas : American Indian : Handiwork : Pre 1920 item #1171355 (stock #0-ka026)
A rare Jimmie Kootz carving of Koshare Clown Kachina in puppet form circa 1940-1950. With articulated arms and legs and two independent strings, one attached to the top of each arm. Koshare's general description from Colton: "Face mask painted white with black eyes and mouth. Two soft black and white striped horns on top of head. Rag ruff. Breech clout. Bare feet. Body painted in black and white horizontal stripes. No regular accessories." DIMENSIONS: 7 3/8" tall (arms extended upward); 1 7/8" w...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800 item #1180928 (stock #SR1411)

This is a Worcester soft paste porcelain tea bowl and saucer, in the the well known Worcester pattern "sworl" or "Queen Charlotte", named for Queen Charlotte, wife of George 111 who bought a service for royal use. Ours is marked with the "scratch B" mark of the Flight and Barr period, c 1795. Priced at $ 1200.

Condition: excellent.
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Iron : Pre 1837 VR item #1492238
A rare folding key, probably British, and late 18th/19th. century.

This type of key is of course a 'must have' for serious Key and Lock collectors and quite difficult to find on the market.

Size: 196 mm. when opened and 113 mm. closed, making it a very large key of the type.

Condition: Good Very fine, excellent metal with minor rust and black patina.

Reff. see an identical smaller key offered at the Sothebys 'Collections & Collectors' sale 2016 / lot 6...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Ceramics : Pre 1492 item #1470907 (stock #IS124)
This exquisite antique ceramic bowl is a rare example of Islamic artistry from the Mamluk period in Syria, dating back to the 13th century AD (597 AH – 700 AH). The bowl's rounded conical shape and low-splayed foot indicate the period's distinct style. The bowl's body is adorned with an intricate design, covered in a rich turquoise green and brown glaze with splashes of other shades. Its unique color scheme, pattern, and historical significance make this bowl a remarkable piece of art.

C...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900 item #1394229 (stock #coralredvase)
A Chinese porcelain gourd-shaped vase in coral-red glaze. "Daqing Jiaqing Nianzhi" six characters mark inside the foot rim, and of the period. The vase is in excellent condition: no chip, no crack, no restoration, but just a few glaze scratches. Height: 6".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Himalayas : Pre 1900 item #888443 (stock #007j)
Old and Primitive Nepalese Mask with a Great Patina. 11.5h x 6.5w inches, 29h x 16.5w cm.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #631878 (stock #R53)
19th Century Edo Period Japanese Clay Mask of Tengu, the mischievous God of the Forest. A wonderful example of Mingei used as decorative art, with an underglaze of red and white fired to give a wonderful presence. 8.25 inches (21cm) tall) x 6.25 inches (16cm) wide. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Folk Art : Pre 1800 item #1492420 (stock #K067)
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An unusual mask with gaping jaws and flattened features covered in red and black lacquer with golden teeth and eyes dated a lucky day in the 6th month of Tenmei 2 (1782). The mask is of carved wood covered in cloth over which has been applied layers of colored lacquer, gold and gofun (powdered shell) to form the white eyebrows. It is quite unusual in configuration. Most masks are open at the back, however this is carved with curling hair all the way down to the neck. Two holes in the teeth we...