Part of a ceremonial dancing apron. Dimensions: 15 x 4 cm. Good condition with extensive age wear and a glossy patina.
This rare group dates from the early Tang Dynasty. It's made of grey pottery and it has traces of painting ( see the back of the cart ). The ox is very well proprtioned and was made with an eye for detail: notice the ring in the nose and the tail curved around its body. The cart consists of three parts; the weels come off. The three pieces have been mounted on a professional stand.
Dimensions: the ox : height 18 cm, length 24 cm, the cart: height 31 cm, length 23 cm, width 17 cm...
Rare and beautiful early French Bisque Bebe with mystery mark , very charming expression and pretty large blue eyes , original body and waering very beautiful antique costume.
22" ( 56 cm ) pretty early French Bebe with pale bisque pressed socket head and very deep blue blue glass paperweight inset eyes , thick dark eyeliner and painted curly lashes...
Decorated woth a taotie mask at the end. Length: 18,5 cm. Condition: very good with a wonderful patina.
Smashing color combination in this stunning sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. The center highly polished oval cabochon amethyst is surrounded by 7 round highly polished turquoise . Currently a size 5 , this ring could by sized as it is plain silver in the back. The face of the ring measures 5/8" long and 7/8" wide. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones and weighs 9 grams. Signed as shown. EXQUISITE !!
Of beautifully woven fabric in a pretty red color shade called linsey woolsey .... of three piece with fitted hips length jacket which has beautiful 3/4 trumpet sleeves and bustle part at back , pretty small black velvet trim and fine lace decoration around the edged. Closure at front with hooks and eyes ............
Matching soft red 3/4 long skirt , box pleated at back and nice row of small pleats around hem...
A Japan 3 footed pink lustre fruit cup and saucer from the 1930s. This vintage 3" high cup and matching 5-5/8" saucer features a dusty pink ground on the saucer and the outside of the cup, which has a white interior with an oil-puddle like multicolour luster. The highlight is a colourful fruit still life on the saucer and small fruit arrays inside the cup. It has gold trim, three gold painted feet and gold sprigs. It is stamped MADE IN JAPAN and it is a definite must have for your collection...
A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver child's hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING SMIBO and it weighs 18.0 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs and it has never been engraved or initialled...
A Victorian ornate embossed link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1880-1890 era. This 8-1/2" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the links are unusually decorative and fancy with fine embossing on one half of each link. It is unsigned and the gold plating on the links is heavy and shines brightly...
The shape of the jar is very typical for the Siwa Culture with the curved mouth and the handles. Apart from some minor chips it is in good condition.
H. 22 cm. This jar is from a collection of 30 Neolithic pieces that I bought from a Dutch collector.
The shape of the jar is very typical for the Siwa Culture with the curved mouth and the handles. Apart from some minor repairs to the mouth rim it is in good condition.
H. 13 cm. This jar is from a collection of 30 Neolithic pieces that I bought from a Dutch collector.
Chinese Qing dynasty Tongzhi mark and period 5-petalled foliate form porcelain footed bowl decorated on the exterior with alternating black and red calligraphic inscriptions set against a white porcelain ground. The bowl has a turquoise interior and gilt at the rim. A short foliate form base is decorated with a band of red scrolls. The turquoise glazed deep recessed base holds an iron-red zhuanshu 6-character Tongzhi mark on a square white ground. The foot is unglazed...
An exquisite example of a Qing rank badge (Buzi, Mandarin Square); the golden pheasant (Jinji) is the symbol of the second civil official. Border with gold wire way-style stitching. Traditional motifs include: the peach (shoutao); 5 bats (bianfu, reinforcing the meaning of good fortune in Chinese, fu); the peony; and lingzhi (magical mushroom). They surround the golden pheasant emerging from the sea and flying towards the sun...
A large 17th to 18th century Buddhist sculpture of a Rakan (arahat), well sculpted, his naked torso gilded in gold with robes and shoes in black lacquer, carrying a large urn which is an active incense burner. The sculpture is 2 feet (61 cm) tall and in overall fine condition. There are minor losses to the lacquer and gilding typical of age, and a repair to his left foot. Both little fingers are missing from his hands; these could be repaired if desired at additional cost.
Very sweet 21" ( 53 cm ) all original condition antique incised DEP market Bisque Bebe from Jumeau .... has Jumeau stamp on head and body ....
With pretty bisque socket head and well work deep blue glass sleep eyes with very long mohair lashes and fine painted lashes. Dark eyeliner and fine modeled and painted feathered brows . Open mouth with row of porcelain teeth between her outlined lips...
This Mexican silver repousse necklace is marked with SILVER MEXICO and all that I have seen marked as such are quality crafted. At a height of 1.25in. this art to wear has a huge presence with a fantastic price as well. Perfect for casual and dress occasions. The weight is 60 grams. No dents or damage but there is glare that may reflect a misleading image. There is also a 17in. wearable length that is quite comfortable. The patina is lovely around it's edges just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!.
Beautiful one of a kind French Bebe costume with matching antique straw bonnet would fit perfect for French or German Doll about around 19" ( 48 cm ) ...for Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier or other pretty one.....
Of sea green and aqua blue silk and silk sateen is this elegant costume most hand sewn and fully ornate with gorgeous hand made French lace and silk buttons...
A 10k yellow gold purple synthetic sapphire ring from the 1930s...
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