A large figure of 24 armed seated Kannon, gold gilt over wood carving of the bodhisattva of compassion, seated in meditation atop a lotus pedestal, two of her arms clasped in prayer, the other pair of front hands with palms pointed upwards and thumbs touching, in a meditation mudra...
Small Attic black-glazed lekythos with two continuous reserved bands on the body. On the face opposite to the handle an egg and dart motif and a row of simple z-hooks between lines respectively.
The reserved shoulder with two rows of radiating strokes.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Archive vase nos. 19909 and 12001.
Ceramic
Athens, around 450 BC
H. 10.4 cm (4.1 in)
Neck and foot mended, outer side of the handle restored...
Antique Korean large porcelain vase. Baluster form with high shoulders and narrow foot. White glaze with subtle green hint, attractive pitting and fine texture.
Korean white porcelain was prized by members of the royal court during the Joseon Period. Special kilns were established by the court to exclusively produced these beautiful white porcelain vessels.
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 15 3/4" high x 11 1/2" wide
Chinese hand painted scroll. Colours on paper. Undated, estimated to be early 20th century.
Mounted. 200x46cm. small area of restoration.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
An antique Japanese small Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova), Hinoki (Cypress) and Kirinoki (Paulownia) woods. Original bronze and hand forged iron hardware. 6 Drawers for spacious storage and 2 sliding doors behind which a large compartment where merchant books and records were stored. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wood nails...
The bowl has everted rim, and the interior decorated in the center with two molded fish, covered overall with a glaze of guan type sea-green tone except for the foot rim burnt reddish-brown in the firing 14.8 cm diam. Several frittings on the foot rim, No Cracks, or hairlines and free from restoration.
A very rare Yuan dynasty 13th-14th century blue and white Meiping, with very well shaped, decorated with three figures to the center among the garden view. flanked to upper side surrounded by classic scrolls and continuously lotus patterns, lower part with classic scrolls and lotus panels.
Well potted double gourd shaped body with a flat base covered with a nice evenly, smooth copper red glaze.
Qing Dynasty, in all probability 19th. century or maybe even later.
H : 17,6 cm.
Condition : Perfect
Length approximately 14.4cm. In good condition.
A rare teabowl. Stoneware with charcoal glaze and overglaze painted decoration of Prunus in pale russet.
Southern Song Dynasty 12th century. Yonghe Kiln, Jián, Jiangsu province (Jiangxi ) ( Jizhou ).
Diameter : 11,3 cm.
Condition : Perfect.
Antique Japanese kimono made of chirimen silk died black with a dramatic paste resist and painted design depicting a group of shōjō. The red-haired mythical fairies that live in the sea are shown drinking sake from a large jar. They have long handled ladles and red sake bowls. They are dressed in beautifully patterned robes...
Chinese Silver DRAGONS Tea Tray Signed TUCKCHANG
Description & Size
52.07 x 41.91 x 28.95 x 2.54 cm (20.5" x 16.5" x 11.4" x 1) length with & without handle & width & height
Weight: 1610 gram (56.79 oz)
Production: Handcrafted, Etched, & Hand Hammered
This is a finely handcrafted old Chinese silver tea tray by TUCKCHANG c19th Century. It's constructed with thick silver gauge with good weight...
We like to offer you this hand shaped Tanba Chawan with natural glaze cracks. It was made during Meiji Period and is 120 years old.
As shown in the pictures, it's in good condition for its age. The foot of the bottom has a small chip (Please refer to the last picture to check it), but it does not diminish its beauty...
A Chinese Dehua Blanc De Chine 'Guan Yin' Figure...
Pair of antique Chinese hardwood oxbow arm chairs, made of Jumu (elm) wood. The backrest of each chair has been carved with a coiled dragon, facing opposite to the other. The front apron of each seat is carved with a nice sloping outer edge. The legs are connected on all sides by a stretcher.
Early 20th century
Dimensions: 24" L x 19" D x 40" H
A very nice gilt brass hairping, decorated with kingfisher feathers, an agath lotus flower and to textile ornaments. China, late 19th/early 20th century. H. 16 cm W. 5 cm. Condition: some age wear to the feathers.
Early 1800s
This tall, unusual stand is decorated with cobalt blue under the glaze and with overglaze enamels in iron-red, green, and gold. It has four large cutouts on the sides, revealing the interior that is glazed white. The cut edges of the open cartouches are dressed with gilt enamel as is also the top rim. The footrim is unglazed, exposing the white porcelain body. It is in very good condition with no repairs or damages, with only minor wear to the enamels...
A Chinese, very long, purple beaded necklace with bright green stone beads (possibly jade), blue fabric tassels with blue glass drops, small wooden round beads carved with saints' faces, silver medallions with green threads. This necklace would have been used in Chinese cinematography. 20th century
Size: 38" Length