This rare Archaic E-Notch point, made from translucent gray glossy flintridge, is in perfect condition. It has heavy grinding on the base and in the bottom portion of the notches. This is a classic example of the type and is beautifully beveled. It was found near Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. Comes with a Gregory Perino certificate of authenticity and shows very nice mineralization and patination.
This Classic Mayan mother-of-pearl figurine is 1 1/8" wide. It was found by Dr. Allen Heflin. Although I could not capture it in photos, it is nicely opalescent. It would make a very unusual jewelry finding. It is C300-900AD.
This finely carved shell skull was found by the famous Dr. Allen Heflin on 9-16-61 in Cuautitlan, Mexico. This Aztec piece dates to 1200AD. It is drilled for suspension. A nice little ancient piece that could be used in jewelry. It is 1/2" long and solid.
This is donza sashiko hanten at the Meiji era. It is sashiko hanten donza that the fishermen's boss in Kurashiki used.
It is the valuable one in the market without. There is a little getting untied part.There is a thin stain.
Very exact sashiko is made from the hand.
It is wonderful and beautiful.
The state is very good. Please add to your collection.
Size 98cm/38.6" x 121cm/47.6"
This nice dual image with monkey on top is made from albite. It is from Copan. It is 1" tall and is from the Keith Finello collection. It is drilled on the top for suspension. It dates to the Classic Mayan period C300-900AD.
A very fine Early 19th C. Japanese blue & white Ko Imari teapot, with beautiful flower & animals. In it's excellent condition L:8-1/2"
This Olmec "spoon" is 1 1/4" X 3/4" and is made from translucent fuchsite. It is generally accepted that these served as trays from which shamans inhaled hallucinogenic snuff. This piece is from the famous Keith Finello collection and dates to C900-600BC.
This is fireman's sashiko hanten coat in Edo period. It is a motif of a big spider and the petal of cherry blossoms and the person of the kabuki. It is very impressive and it is bold.The petal of cherry blossoms that adhere to the cobweb is very fantastic.
There is a little part that was able to be rubbed. However, the state is very good. There is neither stain nor damage. The lining is an indigo dye.
It is sashiko hanten coat of a very valuable fireman. Please add to your collection...
This extremely rare Olmec deformed fetus is described in the book “The Olmec World Ritual and Rulership”. A very similar one is pictured on page 55. Carolyn E. Tate from Texas Tech University, who wrote this chapter, stated only 18 such figurines were known to her. It is 1 1/2" long and made from the highest quality Olmec blue translucent jadeite. This piece has good microscopic evidence of contact with the soil including staining and mineral deposits...
Pair of Attendant Bodhisatvas, Edo Period, gilt over black and reddish brown lacquer. Losses. 33 inches height and 12 inches diameter.
Kawade Shibataro Wireless Cloisonne Vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
It is 9.75 inches (24.3 cm) tall by 4.25 inches (11 cm) wide. It weighs 1.5 lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Makuzu Kozan Studio Covered Jar with Dragon, circa 1920's
It is 5.25 inches (13.2 cm) tall by 5.25 inches (13.2 cm) wide. It weighs 1.5 lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except a manufacture defect of a firing chip at the underside of the lid (as seen in the photos).
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A rare 17th Century (probably late Ming) carving of the Hehe Erxian - the Twin Immortals of Union and Harmony - in typical pose, one holding a basket and the other holding its 'contents' - a bat a symbol of happiness. Condition - good - there are natural cracks and flaws to the stone but no damages or losses...
Beautiful Japanese kesa made from a very high quality silk brocade. The work shown on this kesa is truly amazing. The gold picks up light easily and when it does, it changes the whole kesa to a golden color. The decoration is an auspicious floral design of hosoge (ancient imaginary flowers said to bloom in heaven) and karakusa...
This is horse cover textile at the Meiji era.(1868-1912) It draws in the indigo dye by the technique of tsutsugaki. It is a very vivid, impressive motif. It is wonderful horse cover textile. This is the one in the Tohoku region. It uses it at the wedding. This is rolled in horse's trunk. The bride rides on this horse. There is little damage in the edge. There is a little stain. However, it doesn't stand out.
Size:488cm/192.1" x 64cm/25.2"
Antique Japanese box with large lid, lacquered red and black with shell inlay, black lacquer mon of pine tree and writing in black, heavy iron hardware, has holes for tying top to bottom for travel. The inscription on both sides state the name of the confectioner. Trans.: Confectioners Matsuzaka Asano Rokkado. Late Edo Period- Meiji Period (late 19th century).
Size: 17" high x 16" wide x 13 1/2" deep.
A rare Indonesian Keris/Kriss with very old short wavy pamir/pamor steel blade. The Javanese style hilt has a white metal (probably silver) fitting set with flat back - "rose cut" - diamonds. For similar diamond fitting please see fig 10a, page 385 - "Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor" by George Cameron Stone, 1934 - pub 1961 by Jack Brussel (New York). Condition - the tip of the blade is missing and there are two chips and an age related crack to the wooden hilt...
A Song Dynasty Ding type bowl, covered with nice white glaze.high ping sound with finger tip.Good conditions, no damage, no chip, no crack, no restoration.size: 14,4 cm diameter& 4 cm height.
A Fine Qing Dynasty Wucai Jar decorated with kids playing at the back yard and banana tree.Jar in good conditions,no crack,no chips,and free from any restorations.26,5cm high.
This very fine drilled 6 1/4" carved bone shawl or hair pin depicts three birds eating a large snake and is engraved on both sides. It is beautifully patinated.
Very rare figure of KILIN siting at the holder covered with nice qingbai color.Yuan Dynasty.Size :12cm high.5,5cm wide.Figure in good conditions with two smal chips at the two corner of the holder.
Gilded Bronze Lohan, 18th Century
It is 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (8.2 cm) wide. It weighs 2lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, dents, chips, or cracks.
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This beautiful Olmec true light green translucent jade (specific gravity tested at 1.66) axe-god is 3 3/4" long and 1 1/4" wide. The back shows no evidence of modern repolish. This piece is ex. Keith Finello. Authenticated by a forensic laboratory, Orenda Labs. Comes with a custom made gold-plated cage so it can be worn. Please view my video of this item at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVv0z3Bhvr4.
Japanese Boxwood Recumbent ox netsuke, wonderful detail, especially carved fur and hooves, inlaid ebony eyes, signed by Tomokazu, good condition, Edo Period. The style
of the signature indicates c1790 Kyoto carver Kano Tomokazu when he was under the
tutilage of Tomotada, prior to returning to Gifu. Size L 2.5" x H 1" x D 1"
This Mayan alabaster poison bottle dates to the Classic Mayan period C300AD-600AD. It is 2 3/4" x 1 3/4". and has no repairs or restoration. It was found in Peten, Guatemala. It is from the well known Willard Leutze collection.
This is a pre-Columbian ceramic head, Preclassic, C-200BC-200AD. It is from Guatemala. It is hollow blackware. The head has a beard and open penetrating eyes and top-knot. It is 2 5/8" long. It is Ex. Leutze collection.
This is a very nice solid figure blowing into a conch shell. It is attributed to the Protoclassic Nayarit culture of West Mexico, C100BC-250AD. It has the original pigments that are much brighter than the photos show. It is a beautiful patinized orange and black. There is a chip off the right rear foot. It was found by Dr. Allen Heflin on 7-26-53. It is 4 1/2" long. Please view my youtube video of this item at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp0CWm5KCiY
Chinese Group of Stoneware Puppetheads and hands on iron stands, 19th century, charming characatures of daily life in China done in earthtones and shades of blue. Round holes of attachment at lower ends of pieces. Hollow cores. Head Sizes range from 6.75"H to 8.5"H without stands, Losses to various heads and hands
I had the great pleasure of helping to unpack the Dr. Allen Heflin collection and was able to cherry-pick what I wanted. I thought these were the most unusual of the small ceramic pieces. Heflin's writing is worn on the one in the upper left corner and the only thing I can read is that he found it in 1956. The upper center is Cautitlan, Mexico that he found on 9-14-61. Upper right is from Xico, Mexico that he found on 9-4-61...
Boxwood Netsuke of Two Monkeys on a Giant Bell scrubbing with a brush and rinsing. Well carved details to hands and feet. Meiji Period (mid 1850's). Length 1.75 inches.
Rare "Yue" lobed bowl lotus shape.With spur marks at the center.Song- Five dynasty period.Very good conditions. No crack,no chips and free from any restorations.14cm diameter.4cm tall.
A "Ge" type Censer with two lugs decorations.good condition with just has one short hairline at the rim.6,5cm tall,17cm wide,11,8cm mouth diameter.
Tibetan Trunk with Garuda
39"L 21.75"H 15"D, 18th century, Central lozenge with Winged Garuda holding offering platter of fruits, outside pair of snarling dragons with raised surface, bordered by peony flowers, iron strapping bands, ring hinges, clasp loss, overall even wear
Lovely colorful scene of fliting butterflies and insects amongst the peonies and rocks. Mounted in the traditional Korean style. In good condition. 19th century, Chosun Dynasty. 57"H 91'L
This jade piece has been specific gravity tested as true jadeite. It is 1 1/8" long and 1/8" to 1/16" thick and looks like it is a jade river worn pebble. It could easily be adapted for modern wear as a ring or necklace. It is ex-Keith Finello and has been authenticated by a forensic laboratory, Orenda Labs.
Lovely and Rare Song Dynasty Ding ware Lobed Bowl.Bowl covered with high quality white glaze.Size:13cm diameter.conditions: two small chips at back side of the mouth rim (see picture 6),no hairlines, free from any restorations.