This child's cap from the from the high valleys of Indus Kohistan is dated to the mid-late 20th century and embellished with cowry shells, white beads and metal snaps and trinkets. The embroidery is tent stitch worked in cotton thread, forming interlocking diamond motifs on the crown. Condition: overall good, some fraying. Diameter is 7 inches, circumference 15 1/4 inches.
In the high valleys of Indus Kohistan the children still wear hats such as this one, made of tent stitch, fine cross stitch and metallic amulets to ward off the evil eye. Silk thread on cotton ground, accented with beading, sea shells, pompoms, and metal trinkets. Estimated age mid 20th century. Condition of this hat is excellent. No holes, no fraying, no stains. Diameter is 7 inches, circumference 18 inches.
Magnificent Chinese Dali Marble framed in a carved huanghuali stand. Stand is carved with dragons, scrolling clouds, and vines. 20th century. Size: Length: 21.25" Width: 11" Height. 30.18".
Beautiful, large figure of a young woman carrying a fruit basket. She appears to be running to market, or caught off-guard by a breeze. The figure has many unique elements that point to a Seguso attribution although the piece is unmarked. The flowing dress, and form fitting bodice in sfumato glass, the basket done in textured clear glass with gold powders; the individual pasta glass fruits, the fine attention to details...
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel bangle in excellent condition. D:5.5cm
A small Paktong Ink Box with engraved landscape decoration, made in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) or earlier. The copper base bears a shop or retailer's mark which reads "Yong Fa Chang". Condition - there are small surface bumps and marks (please view enlargements) and there is wear to the base...
A large carved hardwood bust of a dancer in traditional costume, signed Klung Kung, and made in Bali during the first half of the 20th Century, circa 1920 to 1950...
A thickly potted heavy dish profusely decorated in early 19th Century style with Famille Rose enamels. This item was made in China in the early 20th Century , possibly for the Malaysian market, during the Republic period (1912-1949). Condition - very good - there is wear to the gilding but no chips, cracks or restoration...
A beautiful old Chinese ivory beads necklace, in excellent condition. L:79cm Beads size 9-10cm.
A beautiful old Chinese dyed color ivory flower basket brooch with silver pin, in excellent condition.Marked. W:5cm $ Sale pending
Pair of beautiful old Chinese ivory buddha earrings in excellent condition. Marked. H:3cm
A beautiful old Chinese silver enamel in purse shape pendant, in good condition. H:4cm W:3cm Weights:8.7g. $65 Pending
An old Chinese large size hand carved in high relief ivory flower pendant, in excellent condition. Weights:24g W:2" H:2.5" SOLD
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese enamel gold washed silver bangle with inlaid coral and turquoise stones, in excellent condition. Marked. D:6cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese gold washed silver bracelet with tiger eye stone, in excellent condition. Marked. L:18cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese export silver enamel bracelet with jade stone, in excellent condition. Marked. L:17cm
Chinese soapstone pebble, beautifully carved with scene of three luohan (monks), one is standing with alms bowl outstretched out of which a cloud of mist rises and wraps to the reverse of the pebble, two bats fly over the bowl, surrounding the monks are rocks and low branches, lovely yellow and buff colors, on carved wooden base.
Total size (on stand): 3 3/8" high
This ivory carving of a fairy riding a mythical beast is a mid 20th century product. It is 5 ½” high (6 ½” high with carved fitted wood base), 4” wide and 1 ½” thick. It depicts the fairy, He Xiangu, holding a lotus leaf and blossoms in one hand and a fly whisk in the other hand. She is sitting side ways on her mythical beast. He Xiangu is the only female deity of the Chinese eight immortals...
This charming little girl's cap from Indus Kohistan measures 21 cm in diameter and 44 cm in circumference. It is densely embroidered in silk thread on black cotton, a combination of extremely fine cross stitch (petit point) and satin stitch forming geometric patterns. As well, the cap is embellished with decorative trinkets including buttons, embossed silver discs, glass beads and tiny brass bells and pendants which are considered to have amuletic power...
Kawase Hasui
Temple in Snow
Date: ca 1930s.
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo.
Size: 7.25 x 5.0 inches.
Condition: Excellent. Tipped at top edge to original sheet.
This print does not appear in Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints. We could find only one other example.
A beautiful small late 19th/20th C. Chinese polychrome porcelain twin dragons motif bottle, in excellent condition. Marked Kangxi. H:16cm
Kawase Hasui
Winter Moon Over Toyama Plain, 1931
Publisher: Doi Hangaten.
Carver/printer: Harada/Yokoi. This seal combination indicates an early post-war edition. Its pre-war use has also been widely debated.
Size: Oban. Approximately 15.5 x 10.5 inches.
Condition: Slight ripple at top margin. Otherwise excellent.
Chinese carving of a recumbent horse with head over his shoulder, beautifully carved of very dark green jade, sitting on wooden base also carved to look like a rock. Mid 20th century.
Total size with stand: 5 1/2" high x 7" long x 4" deep
Size of horse only: 3 3/4" high x 6" long x 2 1/2" deep
This very nice Chinese seal stone carving of a seated merchant is a mid 20th century product. It depicts a well dressed merchant sitting comfortably while holding a bag on his shoulder. He has an engaging smile on his face. It is 2 3/8” high, 1 ¾” wide and 1” thick. It is in excellent condition.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose greenish porcelain plate in excellent condition. Very unusual color. D:15cm
A finely carved Striped Ebony (Diospyros ebenum) bust of a lady made in Bali circa 1930-1960. Condition - excellent - no damages and no repairs. 26cm (10.2inches) high; 16cm (6.25inches) wide. Weight 1.6kg.
A old Chinese famille rose porcelain longevity buddha with a crane on the side,in excellent condition. Marked. H:13-1/4"
A small Paktong Ink Box made in China during the Republic period (1912-1949) or earlier. The copper base bears a maker's or retailer's mark which, unfortunately, is too worn for us to read. Condition - wear to the base, consistent with many years of use, otherwise very good...
A set of beautiful Chinese early 20th C. silver bracelet earrings and brooch, in excellent condition. Bracelet L:17cm, Brooch L:5cm x W:3.5cm, Earrings L:2.1cm. Weight:51g.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver rattan bangle with twin dragons chasing a ball motif, in excellent condition. D:7cm
A beautiful old Chinese gold gilt bronze stand with bats motif in excellent condition. D:5" H:3"
The massive stone carving of a stump of a tree is a 1970’s, 1980's product. It depicts two large beetles sitting on the top of a rotted stump; their eggs are nearby. Some fungus and mushrooms are growing from the top and sides of the stump. Several leaves lay on the side as well. The carving is superbly realistic. It is 6 ½” high, 7 ½” wide from the widest part and 8” thick. It is in excellent condition.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver opium box with lid, the lid has little bit dent, otherwise in excellent condition. Weights:44.4g H:2" W:2"
A pair of 20th C. beautiful green pottery fu dog lions with a baby fu dog on top. Very graphic design,in excellent condition only with few normal tiny chips. H:12" W:11"
A beautiful old Chinese burl wood stand,with plum tree design beautiful workman ship, except one piece of the wood is missing please see the photo, otherwise in very good condition. H:9" D:8"
A beautiful old Chinese wooden stand with marble stone on top, in excellent condition. H:17cm D:22.5cm
A beautiful old Chinese large wooden stand in excellent condition. W:14"
A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain vases in square shape, and with four seasons motif, in excellent condition. With original wooden base. Marked. H:25cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain phoenix with beautiful patina, in excellent condition. H:11"
A beautiful old Chinese jadeite jade with multi color beads. 14K clasp in excellent condition. L:18cm $210 pending
A beautiful old Chinese white porcelain quanyin with original wooden base, in excellent condition. H:11-1/4"
This vase is in exceptional condition, having no cracks, chips or repairs. The vase is heavy, thick walled, and has a lovely Chartreuse color. The bubble pattern of leaves is very precise and crisp, an absolutely wonderful execution of this style vase. Vase measures 6 3/4 inches (cm) Tall and is 5 inches (cm) in diameter. Signed, circa 1977
A small embroidered tobacco pouch ("kochor") from Indus Kohistan. Measuring 13 x 13 cm, in extremely fine cross, tent and satin stitching in silk thread, the edges and front surface embellished with red, green and white beadwork. Estimated age: mid 20th century. Condition: overall good but with some staining on the reverse. Indus Kohistan is located in the province of Pakistan formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), recently re-named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
A rare 1920s Bursley ware vase inspired by Islamic 16th Century Turkish Iznik ceramic style and belonging to the 'Bagdad' range. This design is attributed to Frederick Rhead.
Condition - excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration. 18.5cm (7.25cm) high.
A beautiful small and cute old Chinese nephrite jade burner, in excellent condition. D:6cm H:3.5cm.
A very cute and small old Chinese enamel silver bird pendant on both sides, in excellent condition. Marked. H:3cm W:2.5cm
A beautiful tall Chinese longevity porcelain famille rose buddha, in excellent condition.
H:37cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain longevity buddha, in excellent condition. Marked. H:10"
The fabric is fine cotton, solidly worked in brick and satin stitch in silk thread, the colors alternating between green and orange, pink, blue and purple. It measures 3 1/4 inches x 31 inches (8 cm x 78.5 cm) and is probably from either Ghazni, Jaghori or Nawur areas of Ghazni province, or else from Daykundi and Dayzangi in the province of Orugzan. The interlocking diamond motif and understated color arrangement are typical of Hazara embroidery. Circa early to mid 20th century...
Chinese ornately carved wall hanging, highly raised and detailed pierced carving of pair of phoenixes with blossoming peonies, other small birds on rocks and branches, round form, minor repairs, early 20th century. Size: 25" wide diameter x 5 1/4" deep.
Standing female figurine, with typical coiffe and elongated head, scarifications on face and torso, arms alongside and separated from torso, small breasts, straight legs and big stylized feet. Wood, fine dark-brown semi-glossy patina. Africa, D.R. Congo, Mangbetu Peoples. Height: 11 7/8" (30 cm). The statue is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old accident on left shoulder (local restoration), erosion, otherwise good condition.
A pair of vintage Chinese silver white jade stone with a cameo in the center earrings, in very good condition. H:3.5cm
A beautiful pair of old Chinese silver earrings with jadeite,tourmaline gem stones. In excellent condition H:3.5cm
A pair beautiful old very unusual Chinese silver yellow jadeite stone earrings, in excellent condition. Marked. H:2cm
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver pendant with amber, in excellent condition. Marked. H:1.5" $225 pending
Antique Chinese rug with pair of 5 clawed dragons in the clouds, dragons and ground are varying shades of orange, details in blue, early 20th century.
Size: 77" long x 36 1/4" wide
Indian Tantric Diagram. Early 20th cent. 470 x 470 mm. Framed.
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese wooden dragon style brush pen hanger, it's combined with 3 parts and it also turns, in very good condition, but few small wood sticks are missing (please see the photo), it's easy to replace. H:18"
A pair of early 20th C. Chinese famille rose porcelain fairy figurines, in excellent condition(one of the hand is detached). Marked. H:6-3/4" $245
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese famille rose Porcelain buddha in excellent condition. Marked. H:7.5"