Rare 18th Century Hagi Tsutsu Chawan (Cylindrical Tea Bowl) Made for Tea Ceremony Wabi Sabi Mid-Edo Period (1603-1868).
Hagi pottery became popular throughout Japan for tea ceremony during Edo period (1603-1867).
Hagi ware has its distinctive nice cracks together with soft texture which is highly prized among tea lovers around the world.
Size
3.7in. (9.5cm.) high;
4.4in...
Early 19th century, finely hand-carved Japanese boxwood netsuke of a muscular Toad that has placed itself on top of a decaying Well Bucket. Excellent form and detail on this classical representation of the subject. Nails on bucket sides are inlaid in black horn. Chimney himotoshi that starts on the bottom of the bucket, and continues through its middle handle. The very rich patina that this carving has acquired through the ages has given it a dark color tone...
Ancient Luristan bronze spear with very nice green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays western Iran in the Zagros mountains.
With its rich and long history, Luristan culture is well-known for its fascinating bronze artifacts from the Early Iron Age.
Age: Iran, Luristan Culture, 1000 - 600 B.C.
Size of spear only: Length 38.7 C.M...
A nice smaller Shan State Burmese BRONZE BUDDHA subduing Mara, seated on a Throne. Good condition. Naturally formed verdigris patina. Size: H. 14 cm. x W. 7 cm. x D. 4 cm.
Fine porcelain covered by white glaze to the foot, glazed base. PERIOD : Early Ming (1400-1487 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 6 cm tall, 14 cm wide. CONDITION: excellent, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations.
1900's Chinese White Jade Carved Silver Filigree Snuff Bottle with Amethyst Stopper
It is 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide. It is 113.2 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The jade and amethyst have inclusions and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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13th Century Korean Koryo Dynasty Slip-Inlaid Celadon-Glazed Cup
It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 2.8 inches (7.2 cm) wide. The box is t is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.3 cm) long and 4.4 inches (11.3 cm) wide. It is 0.5 Lb.
It has skip glazes, grazing chips, crazing, repairs to cracks, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An large and exceptional bronze oil lamp with handle in shape of a leaf and pyramid-shaped, pierced lid. Byzantine, 5th - 6th century A.D.
The lamp is finely engraved and well built. A substantial and very elegant bronze lap with beautifully patinated surfaces. Interestingly, an openwork lid was chosen for it in antiquity, perhaps since it became to hot with a closed tight lid, due to the large size and construction.
Size: c. 16,5 cm. long and 6,4 cm. tall...
A blue and white dish, decorated with a Qilin and surrounded by floral sprays to cavetto side. Underside with continuously lotus scrolls. Ming Dynasty 15th century, possibly Interregnum period of Thianshun era. Condition is very good except minor kiln material adhere to front side. Diameter: 15,7cm.
A beautiful bronze temple bell with twisted stem and with two Garudas seated under the protective roof of the Cobra as a finial, Nepalese, 18th.-19th. century AD.
With a stunning brown patina and inscribed with short inscription in Sanskrit on the side of the bell.
Size: 20,7 cm. tall and weighing c. 720 grams.
Ex...
Burmese wooden chest with angels design.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Measurement of the chest: Height 63.5 C.M. / Width 111.5 C.M. / Thickness 67.5 C.M.
Measurement of the chest including the stand: Height 107.5 C.M. / Width 138 C.M. / Thickness 85 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...
An ancient Egyptian Scaraboid, more than 2,300 years old, from the famous Mitry collection (see our Homepage). It is 3/8” long (9 mm) and made of steatite, an easy-to-carve stone that hardens when heated. Scarabs empowered life and resurrection and were often placed under mummy wrappings to protect the body and to help it resurrect. This Scarab comes in a jewelry display cup.
In bhumisparsa mudra (calling the earth to witness). Carved in hardwood, then lacquered and gilded. H. 52 cm. Condition: wonderful original condition with expected age wear.
Provenance: Dutch private collection.
A set of kamishimo and hakama made from cotton used to dress a bunraku puppet. The fabric is utilizing a cherry blossom pattern with a wave motif. The cherry blossoms are done in a style known as katagami, where the pattern is printed using a paper cut out placed on top of the fabric and dye is coated over it. The wave patterns are done in a print format similar to a technique known as inkin, where a woodblock is used to stamp the pattern...
21 cm wide from spout to handle. 9,5 cm high. Good condition except chipped at inside the lid.
This is japanese antique tsutsugaki Thick shirushi hanten jacket of the indigo dye at the Meiji era. (1868-1912).This is a hanten jacket specially ordered by the store, which had a warehouse to manage and store products in the Meiji era. There is one inside pocket. It can be worn and enjoyed.
Cotton is wonderful and valuable. It is very warm touch. The motif of the (kura)Warehouse of the family crest and is very Charming & impressive. There is a little stain. However, the state is very good. T...
1900's Chinese Export Purple Aubergine Glazed Porcelain Cat
It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall by 7.1 inches (18 cm) wide. It weighs 2 lb.
It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A small famille verte dish from Chinese transitional period (early 17th century), it was probably made for the Japanese market. There is a "jade" character inside the double circles mark inside the foot rim. Condition: there are four tiny and shallow chips on the rim of the dish, and have been patched, please examine the photos for details. Good antique condition other than this. Diameter: 4-3/4".
