A stunning multiple-spiral air twist (MSAT) English drinking glass, unusual because of the high domed foot. The glass has a bell bowl with a solid base.
Condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Good color, striations, and tooling marks. Snapped pontil.
The height of this beautiful and rare example is 6 1/2", with a bowl diameter of 2 11/16" and a foot diameter of 2 13/16".
The Chelsea porcelain toy offered here is a magnificent 3 3/4 inch tall scent bottle in the form of a flower vendor dressed in a white apron, a blue bodice enhanced with a red ribbon, a yellow lined purple flowered jacket, and a turquoise skirt. She is holding an elongated basket of greenery in her right hand, and a large basket of flowers cradled in her left arm. Her hat is adorned with various types of fruit, as is the stopper of the bottle...
Mask of the "Nuo" esoteric theater representing the character of Heshang, the Buddhist monk, with very expressive features. The mask was carved on wood, then paper was affixed all over its surface, on which polychrome pigments were painted. China, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 9 13/16" (25 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Paper partly flaked, and consequently the colors, otherwise very good condition.
Chinese woven Lacquered Reed Hat Box with lacquer decorated wide wooden band, with metal hinges, 12" high, 17" diameter, round dome top and bottom. Lacquered and painted design of Chinese lady carrying Lantern, and floral lacquer design on the wide wooden band. Metal hinges in front and back are somewhat loose and few metal buttons are missing. There are some normal wear and tear.
Antique Chinese cloisonné round container with enamel floral and "Shou" designs. The top of the lid has a round, flat jade finial. The inside top and bottom of the container has a center lotus design with inlaid metal scrolling vine patterns upon light blue enamel. Republic Period (Circa 1912)
Size: 7.5" height, 11" width
A larger for type Late Roman - Byzantine bronze bell, 4th.-8th. century AD.
Heavy walls and with finely patinated surface with green-brown patina. Very nice sound and would have been used for religious purposes.
Size: 8,3 cm. tall and 7 cm. wide, weighing 228 grams.
Ex. Private Collection, aquired before 1980.
Small globular jar with four lugs covered by black glazed to the foot; unglazed base . PERIOD : Song Dynasty 960-1279 AD. MEASUREMENTS: 78 cm wide, 8 cm height. CONDITION: Perfect, no chips, cracks, hairlines and free from restorations
Song Dynasty plate with light ribbing on inside. Nice thick glaze with olive tinge. Please note hairline and two chips to the rim. Diameter is 4.50 inches.
Rare Bronze Buddha contemplating the Bodhi Tree (position), emerald green verdigris patina, 18/19th Century, Shan State, Burma, condition: good, size: H 20cm x W. 6.5cm on a round base
A rather curious dish of moulded Kraak form decorated with a partially obscured Chinese four toed Dragon painted in underglaze cobalt blue with gilt outlined enamelled auspicious clouds framed by a band of stylised Chrysanthemum demi-florets...
Pair Tibetan Himalayan Wool hand made Wool Prayer or Meditation Rug, or Seat Cover in the monastery, Ca. early 1900's, 26" x 24" wide, five(5) different type of animal, Pig, Donkey, Sheep, Phoenix Bird, Bird inside shaped center with Greek Key border within inner and outer border. Even worn area throughout and some flat area in the middle. Purchased in Tibet long time ago, in good reasonable condition.
A Rare Tang Dynasty White Glaze Xing Ware Bowl. High ping sound with finger tip.Dimension: Diameter 13.7cm Height 4cm. Condition: no chips, no cracks, no hairlines, free from restoration.
A 7.5" mirror pair of silver wired Inaba vases, unsigned. Each blue black chrome rimmed vase is decorated with a scene of red crowned cranes at the seaside.
Condition: There is a bruise to the back of one vase at the shoulder, no other chips, hairlines or repairs.
An underglaze blue hand painted ”Ronda” pattern soft paste porcelain plate with a deep molded rib border and barbed edge. Though unmarked the painted pattern and the distinctive molding are typical of Tournai. The diameter is 8 inches (20.32 cm).
Condition: No chips, cracks, hairlines or repairs. Some wear and a little associated discoloration.
From our Chinese Polychrome Collection, a very rare and seldom seen Peranakan Chai Hup or ceremonial vegetable box, 19th century, used for food offerings to Tiangong, the God of Heaven, during traditional Baba Weddings.
The terms "Peranakan" or "Baba Nyonya" or "Straits Chinese" are often used interchangeably to describe the descendants of Ming Dynasty Chinese immigrants who settled along the Malay Peninsula, which encompasses parts of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore...
Size : 14,5 cm diameter. 1805 Gram weight. Good conditions.
19th century
Late Qing dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue and copper red
Height: 43.2 cm / 17 in
From a Florida estate
A large and charming blue & white narrative vase, with accents of underglaze copper red. The figures portrayed represent the story of Liulang Zhiniu (the cowherd and the weaver maid), in which a humble cowherd falls in love with a fairy (the weaver maid)...
This a superb Wooden Carved Polychrome Crucifix made in Spain during the 18th century possibly from Cypress wood...