Nepalese Manuscript bound in leather. 84 pages (42 double sided). Titled, numerous paintings and text on yellow card. 4 loose pages of Yantras, each page 15x13 cm, undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide
A nice piece of Tibetian temple jewellery. A pendant of Yama / Irma, the Tibetian God of the Underworld. The back decorated with a Viswa Vajra ( double Vajra ). Made from silver and completely fire gilded. H: 4,2 cm. B:3,2 cm. Condition: Minor wear. Provenance: Old German collection. Age unknown, but probably late nineteenth century.
Nepalese manuscript, numerous diagrams, ink on paper,
54 pages (27 double sided) each page 7x20 cm, undated, estimated to be 18th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Height approximately 19.5 cm. Earthenware. In good condition.
Antique Chinese tomb pottery clay figure of an ox. He is wonderfully hand-sculpted with old remnants of red and black pigment and a hollowed body. Han Dynasty dates 206 BC - 220 AD.
Size: 8" H x 15" L x 5" D
Antique Chinese tomb pottery clay figure of a billy goat, carefully hand-sculpted with lifelike characteristics, perky ears, a pleased expression on his face. He is extremely well preserved, with traces of earth and old pigment. Dated from the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Size: 11" H x 14.5" L x 5" D
Long antique Moroccan belt for ceremonial use. Made of wool and silk and woven with intricate areas of design. Islamic symbols and intricate floral motifs. Long fringe on either side. Circa 1900.
Size: 94" long x 15 3/4" wide
Antique Korean matching pair of red lacquer cabinets, with elaborate inlaid designs adorning the full front and sides. Imagery of exotic birds, deer, and fish among a huge assortment of flowers can be seen throughout. Each cabinet is comprised of three sections : the top, bottom, and base stand; Styled in traditional Korean fashion with double hinged doors and large locks incised with the Double Happiness symbol. Interior is lined in red paper. Three drawers line the topmost section...
This beautiful turquoise or robin's egg blue goblet is elegant and timeless. Its tall urn shaped bowl sits atop a short stem with globular knop. There are no seams which suggests that it is hand blown. While it is unmarked it is believed to be made by the highly regarded German-French glass maker Vallerysthal & Portieux. My glass expert believes that it dates to c. 1930, although I have reason to believe that it may be earlier...
A fine matched pair of ceramic recumbent lions of molded construction having maize yellow ware enamel. The careful observer will note that the lions are not a mirror match, but they complement each other and were most likely produced this way. While the condition of the lions is less than pristine, having minor enamel losses and one minor chip as shown in the photos, we believe that serious collectors will appreciate the earliness and uniqueness of these ceramic lions...
Antique Chinese snuff bottle made from pale green jade with areas of orange and grey coloration, hand-carved with a fish spewing water from its mouth and a lotus pod, and a pink tourmaline stopper.
Age: 19th century
Size: 2.75" H x 2" L x 1" D
Thai painting colours on cloth 37x47 cm framed
undated, estimated to be early 19th century.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
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.
This in a very nice Japanese cloisonne wisteria vase. It has a soft yellowish/green ground color which is fairly uncommon.The vase is in outstanding condition having just a few factory pits. From the looks of the enamel and workmanship, this vase appears to have been made by Ota. The vase stands 9 1/2 inches tall and it is a heavy piece.
Indian Tantric diagram. 19th century. ink on paper. 39x29 cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or unframed and shipped worldwide.
Indian Jain diagram. 19th century. 23x46 cm. Colours on paper. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or defamed and shipped worldwide.
Indian Tantric diagram. 19 th century. Colours on paper.
39x29cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or deframed and sent worldwide.
Indian 19th century Tantric diagram. Inks on paper. 43x33 cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or deframed and shipped worldwide.
Indian 19th century Tantric diagram. inks on paper. 63x53 cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or deframed and shipped worldwide.
19th century Nepalese manuscript dealing with protective spells for children. Colours on paper. 75 x26 cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or de framed and shipped worldwide.
Indian teaching diagram. 19th century. Inks on paper. 46x63cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or defamed and shipped worldwide.
19th century Indian teaching diagram. Coloured inks on paper. 50 x 65 cm. Areas of restoration. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement, or deframed and shipped worldwide.
19th century Indian teaching diagram. Inks on paper. 40x55 cm. Framed. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or de framed and shipped worldwide.
A large and exceptional example of fine American tinsel or foil painting featuring a pair of pheasants on branches, surrounded by a wreath of flowers. The scene has the rare "snowflake" type of background. Although tinsel painting was at its height in America from 1850 to 1890 the snowflake technique appears to have been done primarily in the 1870's period.
The sight size is 19 5/8" by 15 3/4", with a framed size of 23 1/4" by 19 1/4"...
Japanese oval shaped bronze suiban, or shallow dish to fill with small viewing stones called suiseki. The feet are shaped like spiraling smoke. Artist's signature is engraved underneath.
Size: 13.25" L x 8" W x 1.25" H
This is a fine Bamboo Kiseruzutsu carved, in high relief, the image of Rakan holding an Alms Bowl.. It has a large opening for the insertion and holding of a smoking pipe. It is highly polished, with a mellow patina. It is signed, in seal form, Bunko on the bottom portion of the piece.
The kiseruzutsu measures 8.0 inches (20 cm) long, and 0.82 inches (2.1cm) in diameter...
19th Century Japanese Wood Netsuke – Hotei, Signed (Nagamichi) Shuzan19th century excellently hand-carved Japanese wood netsuke depicting Hotei, one of the Seven Godd of Good Fortune, standing while holding his Bag of Treasures with his left hand, an a fan with his right hand. Shuzan has made this netsuke in imitation of hollow ceramic figurines. Excellent form, expression and bright colors, trademarks of Nagamichi Shuzan...
Chinese bangle made of beautiful thick jadeite. Predominately made of white jadeite but with a lovely band of lavender on one side and another band of dark and apple green on the other. Early 20th century.
Size: 3 1/2" diameter. Inside 2 3/8" diameter. Thickness of jadeite 5/8".
A good quality Kakiemon type export plate decorated with a pair of Hoo birds on a rock with flowering bushes. The rim of the dish decorated with a “Birdes in Branches” arabesque with a rather crudely painted Chrysanthemum blooms with birds both sitting and with wings out-stretched. This pattern occurs both in Kakiemon type enamels and in this blue and white version. See Fine and Curious no 240, a blue and white teapot, at page 193...
Antique Chinese red yixing teapot with faint, hand-painted gilt images of court ladies walking through a garden and a gilt lotus on the lid. Early 20th century, signature of Long Shan Ming Sha underneath the foot.
Size: 3.25" H x 5" L x 3.5" W
A pair of Edo Period C.1860 shishi wood lion carvings. Quite playful as one looks back at the other in chase. Excellent detail in the carving and very expressive. Carved out of hinoki cypress. One shishi is missing a claw but otherwise very good condition. See photos. Each 12" long x 5" tall.
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Length approximately 13.6 cm (across the masks). Height approximately 6 cm. Corrosion beside the base. In good condition.
This is an original elaborately handcarved softwood corble of a majestic Chinese Fu-Dog or lion dog guardian. Original joints on its top and side that would have kept it into place. There is so much detail in this piece, from the tendrils of the lions' tail draping above its head. Looking above like the rays of the sun. Delicately hollowed and carved xiù qiú ball underneath its front paws. The detail continues to smaller lionlike creature riding upon its back...
Death mask, made from a thin bronze sheet subtly formed as a man's broad face, chased with eyes, a nose, mouth and rounded cheeks, as well as a mustache. Tiny attachment hole on each side of the top (one missing). Fine slightly encrusted green, blue and red patina. China, Liao Dynasty (907-1125). Height: 18,5 cm...
Depicting several generations of high ranking officials and their wives. Bright colours and very fine painting. Condition: age wear, paint loss, cracks, traces of repainting. The painting had been remounted. Personally I would remove the borders and have the painting framed. Dimensions: the painting 95 x 150 cm, the scroll 109 x 210 cm.
Decorated with Buddhist symbols and a Yama mask. Dimensions: 11x8x4 cm. From a Dutch private collection.