This porcelain dish was produced in Germany by Meissen before 1970. It has a diameter of 8 1/2 inches and it is 1 3/4 inches high. The porcelain is of the most excellent quality. The dish is formed with a ribbed interior fanning out into a scalloped edge. The decoration is taken from the Chinese. There are fighting roosters in the center, red dragons and Chinese ornaments. These are all hand painted and gilded. There is gold trim on the rim of the dish.
Condition: Excellent...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Burial . Buff pottery molded attendant with faint traces of paint. Size H 8"
Chinese jade carving depicting a bird, early to mid 20th century period, 3 1/2"L x 2 1/4"H, in good condition.
Chinese mottled jade carving depicting a phoenix, early to mid 20th century period, 3 1/4"L x 2 1/2"H, in good condition.
Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dragon, early to mid 20th century period, 2"W x 2"H, in good condition.
A beautiful antique Chinese jadeite silver enamel gold washed brooch in butterfly shape, in excellent condition. W:4cm H:4cm $245
Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dragon, early to mid 20th century period, 2"W x 2"H, in good condition.
Chinese Natural Agate Original Stone Necklace. Size; Length of necklace is 760 (mm) or 30 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/38 grams. Agate is a kind of mineral in chalcedony class and is often mixed with grain belt of the block Opal and cryptocrystalline quartz, Mohs hardness of 7, the density of 2.6-2.7 grams per cubic centimeter, a level of color ranges from translucent to opaque.
Chinese jade pendant, early to mid 20th century period, 1 3/4"W x 2 1/8"H, in good condition.
This is probably an Italian cigarette box. Marked 900 along with another indistinct mark. It would benefit from a polishing. 7-1/4 x 3-1/2"
The is a gorgeous fruit knife set in pristine condition.
A Japanese sooted bamboo boat-shaped basket designed for flower arrangements. The ship form represents a treasure ship (takarabune). The takarabune is a mythical ship piloted through the heavens by the Seven Lucky Gods carrying celestial treasures. In this case, some of earth's most beautiful treasures: its flowers. Originally, a ceramic container would be placed inside to accommodate the flower arrangement. This basket is still very usable having sturdy construction with no apparent breaks...
India 19th c Orissa lost wax molded oil lamp with fine wax braiding and bird finals. Size H 6.5" w 6"
India sterling silver perfume box in the shape of a sitar, all hand worked with great detail, there are no losses in good condition unmarked . Size L 7.5 " w 2.5 " weight 160 g.
Japanese Meiji Copper or bronze on metal trinket or stash box, the lid with a formal geisha and a dog playing with a ball . The background there is mountains with pagodas the sides have flying birds with landscapes. The box has wear as seen in images. These are usually listed as bronze or copper but they are copper or bronze over a heavy metal base. Size almost 2.5" w by 1.75" d by 1" high
19064552 A nice small example of Loetz “Astraea” pattern. The bulbous vase is 3 ½ inches tall, 2 ½ inches in diameter and has a polished pontil. The piece is unsigned.
From Timor in Indonesia, the Belu province, Atoni (Antoni) tribe, the cow skull mask was used in rituals surrounding the planting and harvesting of crops, has human head upon base that is scrimshawed in geometric designs.
Measures 11' high, 5" wide and is 2 3/4" deep.
There are four holes in the side of the mask, two on the head section, and the other on the "shoulder" of the figure (visible in photos), used to attach as a mask.
The Atoni native group are largely agricultural and hold ceremo...
Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Burial figure of a soldier . Buff pottery molded guard or soldier with faint traces of paint. Head reattached. Size H 8"