Statuette of a Chinese deity, probably Guan-yin. It is carved from a block of light beige, nuanced soapstone. She holds a basket in her hand which contains a fish. The facial expression indicates an old style prior to the 20th century. It is a sculpture from the Qing period, probably from the 19th century, but perhaps earlier. The soft stone is normally worn for a century-old object...
Vase in the shape of a fish. Iron inlaid with gold and silver. Turquoise stone detail and red eye, either glass or ruby. On the reverse, a tie was soldered to the pewter later to be able to suspend it and thus make it a wall vase. But it seems to me that the object was simply made to be placed on a table. The silver inlays are very numerous, but oxidized in black, they have become almost invisible, however they are clearly distinguishable on the enlargements...
This is a Japanese antique Charming pattern kasuri ikat cotton child kimono.
There is a light stain on the lining, but it is not noticeable. No damage, very good condition. It's for the cold winter, so there's thin cotton inside.
Size:Length:74cm /29.1inch
Cuff to cuff, across the back: 66cm / 25.9inch
This is a long textile with attractive Japanese antique boro indigo fading cotton.
In the old days, it was a baby carrier.No damage.
Size:Length:302cm / 118.89inch Width:: 33cm / 12.9inch
Sculpture in white steatite representing a mountain landscape with forests dotted with pavilions. The sculpture is of high quality, the artist has made no mistakes, the volumes are perfect, the drawings harmonious and the whole exudes a feeling of quiet calm . It is rare to find soapstone of this quality, usually sculptures in this material are technically mediocre and without artistic interest...
1900's Chinese Export Cross Straits Gilt Sterling Silver Agate Carnelian Box Marked
It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 784 gram.
It has rubbing of gilding, tarnished silver, small dings at the lid's rim, slightly bent rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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17th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha
It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide. It is 1117 gram.
It has rubbing gilding, pitting, cut marks, oxidation, re-solder at the arm, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Jade Carved Plaque Wood Lacquer Fu Lion Dog Scholar Paper Weight
It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) wide. The jade plaque is 2.36 inches (6 cm) wide. It is 91.27 gram.
It has peeling of lacquer, missing a wood panel and surface wears and scratches. The jade has inclusions and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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This is an example of a well-known type of Neolithic jade ornament from the Hongshan culture. The piece is of a pale green nephrite with brown inclusions and some minor calcification. It measures 2-3/4" in height and is 1-3/4" at the widest point. The piece has an exceptionally smooth, polished feel and is almost paper thin. There are, of course, no traces of any metal tools having been used and the piece has the characteristic tapering to the holes...
Height approximately 35 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Height approximately 48 cm. There are parts that are scratched, not cracked, not see through on the back. More pictures are available. In good condition.
Antique Japanese choba tansu (merchant's chest) made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. Full width top drawer over a compartment with sliding panels and one interior shelf. Two medium sized drawer on the bottom left. On the right hand side of the chest are 3 small drawers over a safebox. The safe door opens to reveal two small interior drawers. Hardware is made of iron and includes rounded lock plates, warabite shaped drawers pulls, corner bracing and two keys...
Antique Japanese theatre mask of a mujina, which could mean either badger or raccoon-dog (tanuki). Both creatures are famous in Japanese folklore for their shapeshifting abilities. One of his most popular appearances is in the story of a mujina yokai (shape shifter) who becomes a kozō (little monk) and stands by empty roads at night. The other is of a tanuki who turns himself into a teapot. Mujina can also take the form of a faceless ghost...
Antique pair of Chinese Shi (fu-lions). Carved of wood and lacquered red. These traditional guardians were placed on either side of an important door to guard against dangerous spiritual elements and people. They are male (with his paw on a ball) and female (with a cub).
Age: early 20th century
Dimensions: 18 1/4: high x 18" wide x 14" deep. And 18 3/4" high x 19" wide x 15" deep.
Width: 19.2 cm (7.8 in)
Height: 9 cm (3.8 in)
Fine Chinese porcelain famille rose octagonal bowl; trigram decoration amongst a mass of diaper work with swastika borders; Daoguang marks on the base; turquoise interior and base; minor wear and tiny frit; good condition
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century
Size: Height 19.2 C.M. / Width 10.5 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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Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 17th Century
Size: Height 25.8 C.M. / Width 12.1 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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"Muji Hakeme Chawan" which is brushed with white engobe over dark color paste containing iron, and then burned with clear glaze. It is made in Korea in 15th to 16th century during the Joseon Dynasty (1392∼1912). It has kintsugi (mending with urushi and gold powder). It has a paulownia matching box. Diameter:17cm Height:7.5cm
Late Qing Dynasty (1890s - 1911) small Chinese red coral carving of Guanyin - the Boddhisattva of Compassion - in her monastic robe. Nicely carved, beautiful true salmon red coral, narrow drilled hole allowing it to be used as a bead on a necklace or as a separate pendant. Height 1 1/16 inches.
16th Century Chinese Bronze Dog Shaped Scholar Water Dropper
It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (8.85 cm) wide. It is 181 gram.
It has rubbing of patina, pitting and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Antique Japanese bronze hiten (Sanskrit, apsara), celestial musician. She sits on swirling clouds, her drum in her lap. Stylistically represented in the Indian or Southeast Asian traditional garb of bodhisattvas with high crown, elaborate pectoral jewelry and flowing drapery. The billowing clouds on which she sits have a green patina.
Age: Taisho period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 14 1/4" high x 9 1/2" wide x 6 1/2" deep
Antique Chinese pair of recumbent deer. Made of copper and cloisonné of multiple colored enamel. Each deer has a round opening and lid on it's back. They sit with hooves folded under and heads looking back over shoulders. Minor losses.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 8 3/4" high x 12" long x 4 1/2" wide (each)
Cast and turned bronze vase. Decor of bamboo, rocks and Greek friezes incised and inlaid with silver wires. The bronze has a beautiful original patina. It lacks inlays that have come off over time.
Probably china or vietnam 19th centurie.
Height about 16cm. No restaure.
Beautiful women’s apron style skirt from the Bahnar (Ba Na) ethnic group, Central Highlands of Vietnam. Woven from fine handspun cotton using all indigo and natural dyes. The weaving is very intricate and refined. This piece is has small tear at the corner (see last enlargement) and a couple of frays but otherwise excellent condition and dates to 1960 to 1970. Google Bahnar Bob Mc Kerrow to view photos of women wearing this kind of garment taken in the early 70s. Dimensions of belt without fri...
Cast bronze vase decorated with three handles in the form of masks of mythological creatures, carrying a trunk and large ears probably inspired by an elephant. The cast work is beautiful and the finish is neat. On the lower and upper edges, two very elegant Greek friezes are discreetly and finely incised in silver. The edge of the vase is slightly split, but you can still put water in it. A nice original patina confirms the age of the object, probably 19th century or earlier. China or Japan.
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Pair of cast bronze incense holders. The lower part is a tripod composed of 3 dragon heads. The upper part is a lotus leaf and 3 buds. In the center of the sheet is welded a hollow rod that can contain an incense stick. The cast bronze has defects. A beautiful old patina attests to a great age of several centuries. A broken foot is reattached. A label bears the number 37 without any other reference, but we do not know which collection it is.
Height:29cm.
17th century or earlier. Probably Chine...
Here's 4 nice pendant in Carnelian and glass, 1st. millenium BC - 100 AD.
Note the nice pair of glass birds with iridescence and also the carnelian floral bead.
Size: 1,6 cm. max.
Ex. Old Private Collection, aquired before 1980s.
The padlock is made of thick bronze, solid construction, the partitions are thick. There is a secret system to clear the keyhole which is hidden. You can see in the photos the explanation of the system. The bronze has an excellent centuries-old patina and the object is discreetly decorated with chiselling at the ends. The rivets are in the shape of flowers. This padlock is simple but of good quality. The key is lost, but this type of key is technically easy to make.
Dimensions: 150x55mm. Weigh...
A Chinese antique stand made of a root burl hardwood. The dramatic twists and turns of this gnarled wood adds visual movement and depth to any treasure to be showcased on its platform.
Age: Early Republic Period
Dimensions: 31 1/2" Wide by 39" High by 27" Deep
A finely preserved lead bust or head of a young aristocrate, 1st. century AD.
Interestingly the features of this bust identical to the features of the young Caligula and surely Julio-Claudian period.
Size: c. 4 cm. tall.
Ex. Old Private collection
A pair of Chinese pottery warrior holding shield with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Eastern Wei Dynasty, A.D. 534 - 550
Size: Height 32.2 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Thickness 8.5 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Chinese pottery groom figurine with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 27 C.M. / Width 10 C.M. / Thickness 5.7 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Very rare antique lacquer box from the Southern Shan States circa late 19th CE to early 20th CE. This a complete set (which is rare in itself these days). The pattern though simple is exquisitely detailed. Some craquelure on the surface, as is expected and few minor chips at the bottom of the lid. H 13.7cm/5.4in and D: 15.5cm/6.1in.
An antique Japanese 2 section Kaidan (step chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Upper section has 3 sets of hinged doors and lower section has a pair of sliding doors with 4 drawers of varying sizes. Stair incline is from right to left with 8 steps.
The Kaidan is one of the best examples of Japanese ingenuity. Serving a dual function, it makes every inch of space usable storage while allowing access...
Tall and slender jug in the shape of a storage jar for pickles or in the shape of an actual octopus pot (trap).
Grayish brown stoneware built up from coils of clay; the inside covered with green glaze, the outside left unglazed. On the outside sits a dark brown, three-dimensional octopus, the way an octopus would sit on an octopus trap under water, on its way to inspect the inside of the jug.
Black ink inscription, almost washed away completely.
Unsigned. Seto ware, probably Mei...
Chinese painted pottery immortal with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Size: Height 23 C.M. / Width 11.9 C.M. / Thickness 8.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Chinese painted pottery court lady with original pigments remaining.
Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Height 31.7 C.M. / Width 8.7 C.M. / Thickness 7.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A pair of Chinese pottery brick tile with musician drummers.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size: Height 30.2 - 30.8 C.M. / Width 18.3 - 19.2 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 38.2 - 38.4 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Seated bronze cat with arched back and noble posture of the head. The tail curled around to the front.
The small head with beady eyes and erect ears, mouth and nose engraved.
The cat features very long forelegs and a small chest, on which appears an incised necklace with a rudimentary Eye of Horus pendant.
Cats were the embodiment of Bastet, goddess of Bubastis and patroness of joy and women.
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Egyptian, Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, 664-332 BC
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Burmese bronze cow bell with clapper inside with stand.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Height 7 C.M. / Width 8 C.M. / Thickness 4.5 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 16.2 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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A superb quality large celadon charger or dish with high relief decoration, mid 15th. century, Sawankhalok kilns Thailand for the Chinese market.
Provenance: This superb condition massive celadon charger / dish was recovered from the Royal Nanhai (AD. c.1460) shipwreck. The dating was based on carbon 14 analysis of the ships timber and by cross-referring the ceramic cargo to other datable shipwreck sites. The ship was about 28 metres long with a beam of 7-8 metres, and again of 'South...
A fine Scandinavian ceramic urn or storage jar, Ironage, 1st. millenium BC.
A nice and massive undecorated jar in black clay with out-swayed rim.
Size: 23 cm. wide and 17,5 cm. tall.
Condition: Exceptional for the often restored types, intact with a few minor chips.
Ex. Danish Private Collection
Very unusual 1900s (late Meiji) miniature Japanese bronze reliquary to be worn as a pendant or used on a house altar. Beautifully made crisp image of Amida Buddha modeled on the Great Buddha of Kamakura, front and back are hinged on the bottom and open to reveal small storage space for a tiny object of religious significance to the owner. The material of the figure is paktong (also called white bronze) - an alloy made of copper, nickel and zinc extensively used in China and Japan in the 18th an...
1900's Chinese Silver Chirography Tripod Censer with Eagle Finial
It is 11 inches (28.1 cm) tall by 8 inches (20.2 cm) wide. It is 685.6 gram.
It is tarnished and has small dent, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery Forbidden Stitches Perfume Pouch
It is 24.5 inches (62.2 cm) long. The largest pouch is 2.3 inches (6 cm) long by 1.95 inches (5 cm) wide. The smaller pouch is 1 inch (2.5 cm) long by 2.3 inches (6 cm) wide. The total weights is 41.4 gram.
It has stains at the small pouch, frayed at the edges, loose, missing, and pulling of threads, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese painted pottery cocoon jar with original pigments remaining.
Cocoon jar sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", was used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 37.8 C.M. / Width 40.5 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
Burmese puppet head was mainly used in the puppet show. Due to the heavily used of puppets, the body and costumes are no longer survived.
Age: Burma, 20th Century
Size: Height 38.3 C.M. / Width 16 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 59.8 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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Japanese bronze dog.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 14.3 C.M. / Width 6.5 C.M. / Length 15.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A pair of Sukhothai pottery jars.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th-16th Century
Size: Height 29 - 29.3 C.M. / Width 17 - 17.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A set of Japanese bronze animal sculptures of mouse, ram and rabbit with artist sign.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Size: Height 10.3 - 11.7 C.M. / Width 8 - 8.5 C.M. / Length 9 - 11 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Antique woodblock print triptych by Toyohara Kunichika entitled "Kabuki Drama of Mount Bandai Eruption with Magic Lantern Slides", dated September 1888. In this scene, the Kabuki actor Onoe Kikugoro V hangs on to the breaking pieces of a house as the ground shifts and lightening cracks. Two months prior to this famous performance, the volcano Mt. Bandai erupted causing massive destruction and loss of life in Fukushima Prefecture. The play was originally set at Mt. Asama in Shinano Prefectur...
Antique Philippine long wooden low bench-like slab for agricultural work. With shallow, circular mortar on one end for processing grain or seed. Stands on two low feet.
Age: circa 1900
Dimensions: 8" high x 73 3/4" long x 20" wide
Antique Japanese 6-panel byobu (folding screen painting) depicting 6 hawks. Each hunting bird is tethered to pole with a silk cord. Every feather is painted in detail. Mineral colors on paper with gold leaf and silk borders. Each panel is signed by the artist: 常建筆 Painted by Tsunetatsu.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 67" high x 145 1/2" long
Antique Ainu robe, Hokkaido Area, Japan. Created by the indigenous people of northern Japan. Made of indigo dyed cotton and embroidered with traditional Ainu designs. The detailed patterns of the Ainu were past down through generations of women and were believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits. The Ainu began trading for items such as cotton with the Yamato Japanese of southern Japan during the Edo Period.
Age: Taisho Period (early 20th century)
Dimensions: 45" hi...
A large brooch of Chinese export silver made in filigree technique and embellished with enamelings and a good carved jadeite Feicui piece in the shape of a hibiscus flower. Stamped on the back side. Size: Diam 5,4 x 4 cm. Late Qing, around 1900/1910. Condition: good.
A pair of Chinese pottery brick tile with tomb guardian.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size: Height 19.8 C.M. / Width 16.9 - 17.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 40 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A very attractive and rare early Indian votive representation of buddha, c. 16th.-17th. century or even earlier.
A smaller standing figure of buddha wearing with a long cape and crown and adorned with jevellery, remnants of gilt(?), 8,8 cm. tall.
Condition: Choice and intact with a wonderful warm redish brass patina.
Ex. Old Private Collection.
Chinese pottery dog.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C.- A.D.220
Size: Length 22.3 C.M./ Width 10 C.M./ Height 7.6 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Burmese bronze standing elephant.
Age: Burma, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 16.8 C.M. / Width 15 C.M. / Thickness 10 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 17.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Antique Japanese Bizen ware ceramic sculpture of a pair of puppies. Each beautifully sculpted with charming features. Bizen ware pottery is made of the reddish brown clay with high iron content that is found in the area around the village of Imbe in Bizen province. Fine signature on base.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 4 1/4" high x 6" wide x 4" deep
