18th century small Chinese agate carving in a shape of a double gourd with tassels, was used to be sawn onto clothes. Beautiful carnelian agate with wonderful finish. Height 11/16 inches (18 mm).

Late Ming Dynasty (beginning of the 17th century) small fine celadon jade plaque for sawing onto clothes with carved design of a Chinese Immortal wearing a long robe and holding a tall staff. Beautiful material, true nephrite jade, nice work, wonderful feel of age. Height 1.27 inches, weight 7.2 grams.

Late 18th to early 19th century carving in a shape of archaic Chinese chime stone. Beautiful celadon color material, true nephrite jade, wonderful work, in perfect condition. Length 2.3 inches, weight 15.4 grams.

Late 18th to early 19th century small fine white jade plaque / pendant with pierced and carved design of a Chinese scholar wearing a wide robe and standing on rockery. Beautiful material, true white nephrite jade, wonderful work, in perfect condition. Height 1.26 inches, weight 4.2 grams.

Late 19th to early 20th century small Chinese jade carving of a coin, each side with a low relief carving of 2 bats in flight among clouds. Beautiful true nephrite jade of white color, very good carving, beautiful finish to the surface, very pleasant to hold. Diameter 0.7 inches, weight 5 grams

Late 19th to early 20th century Chinese jade carving of a resting dog, its head turned back. Wonderful true nephrite jade of celadon color, very good carving with great sense of volume, beautiful finish to the surface, nicely heavy, very pleasant to hold. Length 2 1/8 inches, weight 116 grams.

Isetemkhebit (II) Worker – Ast-m-Ax-bit (II)

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Isetemkheb, Isetemkhebi, Istemkheb, Asetemachbit, Asetemakhbit.

The name means ‘Isis is in Ipu (Akhmim)

Two shabti series from Isetemkhebit have been attributed to A.126, but it is likely that they are two different ladies. Five different burials have been found named to Isetemkhebit...

Menkheperra B – mn-xpr-ra

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun...

An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal chest) made entirely of Sugi (Cryptomeria) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Warabite style handles with unusual handle backplates. Four drawers of varying sizes with side carrying handles.

Age: Meiji period (1880-1890)

Dimensions: 26 1/4" Wide by 23 3/4" High by 15 3/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Biraki Kotansu (small chest with two hinged doors) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. The doors open to a set of 7 drawers of varying sizes. It would make the perfect side chest or bedside nightstand.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 20 3/4" Wide by 18 1/2" High by 14 1/4" Deep

An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Two front sliding doors open to 10 drawers of varying sizes including a large open compartment where business books and documents were stored.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 30 1/2" Wide by 23 3/4" High by 19 3/4" Deep.

Rare 19th century Japanese stoneware Kuro Oribe chaire (tea caddy for storing powdered green tea used in tea ceremony) of cylindrical shape with rounded shoulders. Comes with very well made shifuku (silk brocade storage bag). Beautiful free potting, typical elliptical lines on the foot left by a string used to cut off the piece from potter’s wheel...

19th century or earlier Japanese sword set of fuchi (bordering piece between the sword guard and the handle) and kashira (metal pommel at the end of the hilt of a sword) with gilded relief design of small birds in flight by clumps of bamboo, all on finely punched ground texture called nanako, which means “fish-eggs” as it resembles fine rows of caviar. Excellent quality work, in great condition. Kashira length 1.4 inches, fuchi length 1.52 inches.

Late Meiji to early Taisho (1910s) Japanese boxwood okimono of a sleeping monk. The subject is a metaphor for a failure to reach enlightenment - instead of seeking and understanding the profound power of Buddha’s teaching the monk falls asleep. Nicely carved, wonderful tranquil face, pleasant patina. Signed YOSHIHISA on the bottom - for information on the artist see NETSUKE & INRO ARTISTS AND HOW TO READ THEIR SIGNATURES by George Lazarnick, p. 1232. Height 2 inches.

Late Meiji (1890s to 1910s) Japanese pink coral obidome (sash ornament) with carved decoration of a blooming rose. 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, wonderful carving, very beautiful natural coral, nice finish and patina. Metal fixture with two loops on the back for an obi cord (marked 14K, but looks like nickel plated brass...

Late 19th century small Chinese / Tibetan mala - Buddhist rosary consisting of 108 Chinese angel skin coral prayer beads and 4 jadeite ones that serve as spacers dividing the prayer beads into groups of 27 each. Must have been made for a child as the beads are small (about 4 mm in diameter). True white coral with beautiful areas of slight pink. Traditionally Buddhist rosary of 108 even-sized beads is used for mantra recitation...

Rather unusual late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese seal carved out of a natural boulder. The stone is of military green color, softer than jade and appears to be magmatic in nature - see the folds of its outside produced by cooling of the rock. The impression of the seal is shown on the third photo which is flipped left to right to present the image as it will print on paper...

Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese soapstone seal carved on the top with crouching one-horned chimera. Inscribed with 6 characters on the side. The first photo shows the image of the bottom flipped left to right, so the seal can be read. Excellent carving, wonderful face and body bulk, beautiful patina. The bottom is carved with raised characters, red seal paste in the grooves. Very beautiful variegated peach colored stone with red areas giving extra depth to the carving...

Late Meiji period (1890s 1912) Japanese buffalo horn kushi (hair comb) with carved low relief cherry flowers and two metal roundels with cutout brocade patterns, design continuing on the back. Very well made, wonderful work in Japanese taste, tiny areas of insect damage here and there, otherwise in great condition. Length 3.57 inches. Part of East Coast collection of Japanese hair items.

American Brilliant Cut period Glass Dessert Bowl, Ca. 1920, 2 1/4" high, 4 3/4" diameter, deep brilliant cut crystal bowl. The condition is good, no damage.

Two(2) American Brilliant Cut period Glass Dessert Bowls, Ca. 1920, 2 1/4 high, 4 5/8" diameter, deep sharp heavy brilliant cut period glass Bowls. The condition is good.

Pair American Brilliant cut glass period dessert bowl and saucer, Ca. 1920, bowl - 4 5/8" diamer, 2 1/4" high, saucer - 6" diameter, 3/4" high, Brilliant deep cut crystal bowls and matching saucers. The condition is good, no damage.

Nespakashuty – ns-pA-qA-Swty Worker Typ 1

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Nespakachouty, Nesipakashuti, Nesipakashuty

The name means ‘The one who belongs to the God’

God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Overseer of the treasury of the domain of the Divine Adoratrice of Amen...

Set of 4 Victorian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd in Sheffield in 1880. Each: Gadrooned urn socket with detachable bobeche mounted to stepped top of tapering and fluted pillar on raised square base. With one 4-light inset comprising central socket on wax pan to which are mounted 3 scrolled and reeded arms each terminating in same. Central socket has domed cover with vasiform finial. Low relief pendant flowers and garlands with ribbon and paterae...

Federal Classical silver ladle. Made by Gould & Ward in Baltimore, ca 1820. Upturned fiddle terminal engraved with script monogram. Marked “Gould & Ward Baltimore” with “11-12”, which was the Baltimore alloy. Gould & Ward succeeded Gelston & Gould and was in turn succeeded by Gould, Stowell & Ward. A genealogy of Baltimore silver embodied in a useful serving piece. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 13 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 6.2 troy ounces. #BY489

Old song bird catcher from the Minang people of Central Sumatra. I bought this in Padang in 1988 and it was already old at the time, so I can date this to about 1950. A classic honey trap, right out of the KGB spy book. A hot and seductive female bird is placed in the back of the cage and when a dumb male bird comes along and lands on the perch in front this will trip a peg that will cause the net in the front to come down and now he is caught. See last two enlargements...

18th to early 19th century large size iron Japanese sword tsuba worked in low relief with an ama-ryu (rain dragon) in flight among wispy clouds. Clever and elegant design in Japanese taste, gilding to its eyes, in great condition. Height 3.35 inches (85 mm).

19th century bronze Japanese sword tsuba with perforated design of Shoki the demon Queller threatening a terrified oni with a sword. Nicely made, pleasant dark patina, in great condition. Height 2.96 inches.

Late Meiji to early Taisho (1910s) Japanese wooden round kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony), its top with a silver plaque engraved with bamboo stalks and leaves. The wood is ichii (Japanese yew) with clever use of wood patterns to add to the charm of the piece, Simple classic design, in excellent condition. Diameter 2.73 inches, height 1.14 inches. Part of a small East Coast kogo collection.

Meretamen / Amenmeret – imn-mrt Typ 1

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Meretamon, Meretamun, Meretimen, Imenmeret, Amenmeret

The name means ‘The beloved of Amen’

Mistress of the House, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Musician of the choir of Mut, great lady of Isheru, Nurse of Khonsu the child. Daughter of HPA Menkheperra A and Isememkhebit C and (half-)sister of Pinedjem II, Ankhefenmu...

A Chinese White Glazed Water-Dropper with Pigeon. Circa 12th-14th Century, Song-Yuan Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. This water-dropper features a qingbai-type glaze that covers its entire body and stops short of its foot. Two loop handles sit on its shoulders and its neck is decorated with carved circles. A figure of a pigeon rests on top of the vessel and its base remains unglazed. This vessel was probably used by scholars for pouring water to wet ink, used for calligraphy. Measur...

Found in the Philippines. This vase features a six-sided ribbed body with a qingbai type glaze. The vase sits on top of a stand with a caged and pierced design which is integral to the vase. Similar examples of vases with different designs that are integrated into their stands can be seen in the book “Chinese and South-East Asian White Ware Found in the Philippines” by: The Oriental Ceramic Society of the Philippines, on page 108; exhibit 109 and 110. Measurements: H 6.10”inches (15...

CLYCINE Watch Co. Ladies 18k WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BRACELET 1923. 14.5mm width, 30mm in length, and 12mm thick. The original 30-hour winding movement is signed: CLYCINE Watch Co., Seventeen, 17 Jewels, Swiss. Clean, running. Very scarce and full length. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET, BITCOIN, BONDS. BUY HARD ASSETS, SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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A small Pure Land Buddhist shrine -zushi- containing a figure of the 11-headed Kannon on a lotus, holding a flask in his left hand, standing before a full-size mandorla.
Painted in mineral colors and gold onto the gilded doors are Jizo bosatsu to his right and Kokuzo bosatsu to his left.

Carved wood (probably boxwood), decorated with gold. Jewelry gilded metal (now black).
Red lacquered shrine with fine gilded hardware. Japan, Edo period, 18th century.
Case: ca. 5.1...

It is a Japanese antique komebukuro bag. It is a komebukuro bag sewn together with indigo dye Omi Kasuri jyoufu and European chintz. It does not stain and has two small holes. There is damage on the bottom.The inside has light stains from aging. 　　 size:: Length 22cm / 8.66inch Width 42cm / 16.5cm

This is antique old nature hemp and boro rag tatterd sahiko Stitch textile rare of the meiji era(1868-1911). It is very beautiful Slightly stiff boro textile. It can enjoy both sides. size:length 46cm (18.1inch) 　width:46cm (18.1inch)

This is antique old nature hemp and boro rag tatterd sahiko Stitch textile rare of the meiji era(1868-1911). It is very beautiful Slightly stiff boro textile. It can enjoy both sides. size:length 46cm (18.1inch) 　width:46cm (18.1inch)

Rare scholar’s item, Yue type glazed brushwasher in the shape of an alms bowl, circa 500-600CE from a southern kiln. This has two hairline cracks running off the rim (please see enlargements). Fired with a dense dark gray clay. D: 6.8cm/3.4in and H: 4.3cm/1.6in. Free shipping.

1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved 14K Gold Plaque Pendant with Flower Marked "14K"

It is 28.3 inches (72 cm) in circumference by 12.6 inches (32 cm) long. The pendant is 2 inches (5 cm) in length by 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide and 4.68 mm thick. It is 27 gram.

It has tarnished metal, inclusions at the jade, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Lead Body Scholar Brush Holder

It is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide. It is 130.4 gram.

It has hairline cracks, glue trace at the top rim, repairs at the base and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Meiji (1868-1912)Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono Signed

It is 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) long by 2.8 inches (7.2 cm) wide. It weighs 214.7 gram.

It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Export Gilded Silver Box with Figure Marked

It is 0.6 inch (1.6 cm) tall by 1.14 inches (2.9 cm) long and 2.04 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 52.8 gram.

It is tarnished and has cut marks, rubbing of gilding, surface wears and scratches. The box can't close tightly (as seen in the photos).

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Chinese silver mug, ca 1910. Straight and upward tapering sides and c-scroll handle. A spare form enlivened with applied wraparound dragon chasing its tail. Marks include stamp for Wang Hing, a maker and retailer in Canton and Hong Kong. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x W 5 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 10.8 troy ounces. #BX461

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver porringer. Made by William B. Kerr & Co. in Newark, ca 1910. Round with straight sides shaped solid handle. On exterior are acid-etched fairytale scenes depicting beguiling maidens, stooped crones, and credulous children framed by sinister tree trunks. Turreted and domed fantasy building with round frame (vacant). Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 4568. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 6 5/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #B...

A pair of Japanese bronze vases with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 18 C.M. / Width 10.5 C.M. (size excluding stand)
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.

Rare, antique, 18th-century Mughal period, huge made of black lacquered hide, Indo-Persian, Indian shield (Dhal).

The shield has a circular convex form and an ornate brass medallion at the center. The medallion features an engraved, hand-sculpted, low-relief image of the Hindu deity Hanuman.

The monkey god faces towards the left side while wearing a Veshti and sash. He is decorated with two necklaces, armlets, bangles, earrings, and an elaborate crown. In his right hand, he carries San...

Antique Japanese tall Satsuma ware vase. Covered in a white crackle glaze and painted with designs of blossoming cherry branches. Extensive raised gold enamel, brightly colored patterns and delicate butterflies.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 20 1/4" high x 5 1/4" wide

18th to early 19th century iron Japanese sword tsuba worked in low relief with an ama-ryu (rain dragon) in flight among pouring rain and wispy clouds. Clever and elegant design in Japanese taste, gilded highlights, in great condition. Height 2.86 inches.

Antique Japanese sculpture of a hawk coming to rest on top of a gnarled rock. Wings spread wide, the hawk grips the rock with it's talons. Each feather is intricately carved.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 11 1/4" high x 13" wide x 10" deep

18th to early 19th century iron Japanese sword tsuba worked in low relief with a scene of a boy trying to scare an alert tiger. The subject is a legend of Yoko - one of the paragons of filial virtue. Yoko accompanied his father in the mountains, where a tiger sprang upon them. The boy jumped in front of his father, who was thus saved, but the boy was killed by the beast. Mountain waterfall and a gnarled pine on the back. Signed with a kakihan (carved monogram of the artist) on the back (see deta...

Antique Chinese bitong (brush pot) carved of hardwood with beautiful grain patterns. The mouth and foot of the container have a fine cusped edge. The bottom is carved with three low feet. The bitong has a pleasing overall shape with a slight flare towards the top.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: 6 5/8" high x 6 3/8" wide

Pair of 19th century Japanese sword menuki each depicting one closed and one open hozuki (Chinese lantern fruit). Fantastic work with great detailing. Differently colored patinas, gold inlaid spots, in perfect condition. Length 1.25 inches.

Chinese hardwood ruyi scepter carved in the shape of a stylized lingzhi. Decorated with writing and designs of fruit, bats, fish, lingzhi mushrooms and other symbols of good fortune. Ruyi scepters were used by the noble class to hold or display as a symbols of power and good fortune and they were used by Buddhist monks in teaching. And later ruyi scepters became a traditional gift and prized object for the scholar's table.

Age: Early 20th century

Dimensions: 12 1/4" long x...

Japanese Meiji period woodblock print depicting the journalist Fukuchi Gen'ichiro (1841-1906) reporting live at the battle front as government troops assaulted the rebels during the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915). This image is number 45 from the series "Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition" published by Matsuki Heikichi in 1885. The series title is at the top, the cartouche at the upper left contains a brief biography of Fukuchi Gen'ichiro, and the publisher's infor...

Very fine bronze and cloisonne lamp, with modern wiring, the bronze section on a base of onyx and bronze with cut out corners, the lamp is a bulbous form upon a pedestal base, the lip with acanthus leaf border, has section to hold harp and fairly recent electrical section for bulb, in fine working condition. Measures 11" high, is roughly 3 1/4" wide at shoulder, the base is 3 1/4" square (lamp alone without electrical fixture at top is 9" high). Both the metal work and the enamel cloisonne ar...

A Chinese bleu de Hue dish for the Vietnamese market, with copper rim, painted with five dragons, the base with the mark 'man tang fu ji' meaning Mark of the hall filled with good fortune. 18.5cms diam. Qing dynasty, 19th century. Good condition.

Japanese Meiji period woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) depicting Kusunoki Masashige (1294-1336) parting from his eldest son Masatsura (1326-1348) at Sakurai Station as he entrusts Masatsura to lead his clan in battle against Ashikaga no Takauji. The title cartouche is at the upper right and the date of 1883 is at the lower left. Kiyochika’s name is at the lower right. Paper size: 14 1/4" x 9 5/8." The print is not backed and is in good overall condition. There is some wr...

Pair of large Chinese Qing dynasty lidded ginger jars decorated in underglaze blue with Buddhist lion dogs among flames and clouds set against a white porcelain ground. Glazed base and interior. Including the lid, each jar measures about 11 1/4" - 11 1/2" height and diameter with one jar slightly larger than the other. 19th century. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Typical production imperfections. There are scratches in the glaze (particularly on the lids) fr...

Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base with excellent green patina.

Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 29.5 C.M. / Width 16.8 C.M. / Depth 12 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Height: 19.4 cm (7.8 in)
Width: 15.5 cm (6.2 in)

Chinese porcelain blue and white Shou vase; decorated with four Shou (longevity) characters; hatched border to the shoulder; good condition