This mask or may be an effigie as the back is flat likely represnts a raktsatsa ( which means devil or bad spirit). Indeed this might not be a mask weared by people but rather an effigie posted on an entrance either a door or a window as the back is flat. This piece is very old with a local repair, carved in semi hard wood, at least around 100 y , large size H 38 cm , wide 25 cm. From East central central, district of Rameschap,likely from Tamang of Brahman people.

1930's Chinese Gilt Cloisonne carved Jar Marked Lao Tian Li 老天利制

It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. It weighs 0.9 Lb.

It has small cut marks, flaking enamel and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Chinese Amber Carved Seed Pearl Pendant with Peach

The overall length is 3.55 inches (9 cm). The pendant is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jade bead is 7.6 mm. The total weight is 6.6 gram.

The pendant has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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1930's Japanese Sterling Silver Ice Bucket Relief Iris Flower Marked Arthur Bond, Yokohama

It is 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) tall handle up by 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) wide. It is 471 gram.

It is tarnished and has a dent at the bottom and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Utensil to scrape the inside of the bowl, ivory covered handle. L : 15c

1970's Chinese Red Coral Carved Lady Figurine

She is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 1.55 inches (3.95 cm) wide. She is 115.6 gram.

She has inclusions, chips, hairline cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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張大千(1899-1983)匡廬歳寒圖 水墨設色紙本立軸 款識:廬山鬱巌蕘，上有香爐峰。 彩落碧天外，翠玉琢芙蓉。牵藤讀書處，雲磴無行縱。猶遺石上苔，花開紫亦茸。愁心亂春雪， 寳氣沉雙龍。仙巌採薇叟，久别怕相逢。大千居士爰。 鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士。 Hanging Scroll of Reading in Shade of Pine, bamboo & Plum-Blossoms at Mt...

A Philip & Kelvin Laverne Etruscan round dining or center table in patinated bronze and pewter.

Philip Laverne (1908-1988) and his son Kelvin (b. 1936) sought to create pieces that were both functional furniture and expressions of fine art. This table is one fine example of their creative achievement.

Age: Mid Century Modern 1960's

Dimensions: 47" Diameter by 26 1/2".

張大千 倣莫高窟初唐觀音大士像 設色水墨紙本立軸 1946年作 款識：敬撫莫高窟初唐畵纓絡大士。丙戌夏清信士張大千爰敬艁。鈐印：張爰之印信。鑑藏印：吴興徐伯郊鑑藏、百千之一。 Hanging Scroll of Seated Guanyin in Red / Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) 50 1/2 X 25 3/4 inches 128.5 X 65.4 cm Color & Ink on Paper Dated 1946 Inscribed and signed with two artist seals...

Description 張大千 仕女賦閒圖 設色水墨紙本立軸 款識：蜀人張大千爰。 鈐印：張爰之印、大千居士。 此畫曾為徐伯郊先生的香港詩外簃收藏的張大千《大風堂》畫作珍品。 徐氏則是二十世紀下葉張大千畫作在海外的全權代理人和最權威鑑藏大家。他一度收藏了大風堂珍藏的眾多代表畫作，並於2003年由中國國家文物局文物出版社出版了他的《詩外簃張大千書畫集》。 Inscri...

This masterpiece bowl was produced by the master himself, Peter Anderson, founder of the renowned Shearwater Pottery, in the waning years of his 56 year illustrious career.

This unassuming low, broad-shouldered bowl represents the accumulation of over 50 years of expertise and wisdom at the craft of hand thrown pottery, a form Anderson called a rose bowl. It is decorated in stony blue glaze...

Ghurra with long stick richly carved, such rich carving is only obversed on very old ghurra, light bown patina, H 29 cm , can be prseted on a custom iron stand. H 29 cm More informatop, on local origin

Long obi, woman’s sash for fastening a kimono. Silk with decoration in yuzen silk painting technique and silk and gold- and silver-thread embroidery. The story of Momotaro, Peach Boy, fully illustrated. The old couple, Momotaro’s foster parents, the boat that brings Momotaro and his friends the dog, the monkey and the pheasant to the island of the demons (Onigashima), the demons surrendering the treasures they stole. Momotaro, with the banner ‘Nihonichi’ (no...

This is the top part of a longuer pole fixed on bridge for protection of travellers. Although the carving is rought one can distinguish the minimal face either of a local deityor or also possible of the Sun. Age is circa mid 20th as it is already in my collection since 1992, good condition it is based on an old piece of wood which can be removed. H 40 cm,

Very harmonius Protector in the sitting position with the hands in the namaste gesture, important weather eroded patina; remaining encrusted white pigment (seto mato). Hard wood, H 32 cm

Description 張大千 仿莫高窟初唐羣仙樂舞圖 設色水墨巨幅絹本壁画 款識：清信弟子張大千敬造。 钤印：張爰之印、大千居士。 謝稚柳鑑題：張大千撫唐人莫高窟壁畫觀音象 謝稚柳鉴題。 謝氏鑑藏印二方。 陳佩秋鑑題：謝稚柳題張大千畫莫高窟觀音像 健碧識。 陳氏鑑藏印一方。 A Musical Ensemble in Style of an Early Tang Dynasty Mogao Grotto Mural of Dunhuang / Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Ink &...

A very large Japanese lithograph print by artist Masami Teraoka (b. 1936), titled 'Namiyo at Hanauma Bay'. Depiction of a nude geisha floating in the rolling ocean waves, with her kushi comb barely hanging onto her wet hair and holding snorkeling headgear in her hands. With artist signature, chop, and panels of calligraphy inscriptions. The print is embossed with publisher's mark in bottom right corner...

1930's Chinese Silver Enamel Lock Necklace with Coral & Turquoise Carved Bead Marked

It is 38.1 inches (97 cm) in circumference by 17.1 inches (43.5 cm) long. The pendant is 3 inches (7.7 cm) long by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide.The smallest coral bead is 7.8 mm-8.4 mm. The largest coral bead 16 mm. The turquoise bead is 8.4mm-17mm. The total weight is 123.4 gram.

It has surface wears and scratches, loss of enamels, oxidation, tarnished silver...

Traditionnal shadow puppet of a man with complete original costume and hands, headdress with moving elements, 32 cms. Sha'anxi

Ghurra with finely carved zoomorphic patterns, the top is à ram surmounting a couple of cows. Obvious signs of important use with a very encrusted patina ; presented on a metal stand, H 18 cm

Chinese Coral and Pearl Carved Beads Necklace with 14K Gold Clip Marked

It is 26.9 inches (67.3 cm) in circumference by 12.9 inches (32.8 cm) long. The pearl beads range from 7.8 mm- 10.8 mm. The coral bead is 11.3 mm- 12.2 mm. It is 100.9 gram.

Some of the beads have inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Old (1930's) Japanese Bronze Mixed Metal Inlaid Vase Marked Nogawa

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide...

Description 張大千 畫眉圖 1940年作 款識：學畫宫眉細細長。芙蓉出水鬥新妆。只有一笑能傾國，不信相看有断腸。雙黄鹄，两鴛鴦。迢迢雲水恨難忘。早知今日長相憶，不及從初莫作雙。六一居士鷓鴣天 庚辰秋八月寫於青城山中 張大千爰。 鈐印：張爰私印、大千居士。 鑑藏印：吴興徐伯郊審定。 徐伯郊是二十世紀下葉張大千畫作在海外的全權代理人和最權威鑑藏大家。...

Large horizontal Ink on paper depicting a family of Cormorans on edge of waters edge perched upon a rock. Three swallows are seen in flying through. River reed is seen throughout the water with blooming pink reddish blooming blossoms.
Signed / Sealed Pan Tianshou Born 1897. Died 1971.

Dimensions: 14' long x 65" high

Chinese artist Pan Tianshou took charge of preserving and reestablishing traditional Chinese painting and arts education in the 20th century. He...

林風眠(1900-1991) 八美圖 設色紙本鏡心 款識：林風眠。鈐印：林風瞑 Mounted Painting of Eight Beauties in Traditional Attires / Lin Fengmian (1900-1991) This spectacular painting depicts eight traditionally dressed, charming girls against a romantic background. Each girl is vividly portrayed with superb painting skills. Inscribed & signed with an artist seal. 25 3/4 X 52 inches 65.4 X 132.1 cm Color on Paper Condition: Hand-Painted, Good Condition Provenance: Property of...

Chinese Cultural Revolution Period Porcelain Lady from Chamber of Red Dream Lamp & Key Holder Marked

It is 9.4 inches (24 cm) tall by 5.4 inches (13.7 cm) wide by 5.5 inches (14 cm) long . It is 2.2 Lb.

It has a chip at the fan's handle, skip glazes, dark spots, minor rubbing of gold and paint, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Pair Korean Scholar's Book Chests, four(4) claws Korean Dragon and Phoenix Bird are battling in the flame, inlaid with Mother of Pearl, twisted Brass and faux tortoise shell, 41" high, 27" wide, 12 1/2" deep each in the background of dark brown lacquer with gold powder sparkling finish. Inlaid design of the wings of Phoenix Bird and Dragon are spread out into both sides, and the back is plain dark brown lacquer finish. Whole Book Chest supported by scrolling feet, shows continuous inlaid work....

Old (1930's) Japanese Mixed Metal Book Shaped Match Safe with Ox & Woodcutter

It is 2.15 inches (5.6 cm) long by 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) wide. It is 48.7 gram.

It has a small dent, rubbing golds, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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明嘉靖 青花蒼龍蹈海開光神獸仙山紋御用大盆 大明嘉靖年製六字楷書款 此盆構圖匠心獨運、畫工精妙絕倫、青花發色瑰麗，蒼龍神獸呼之欲出，堪稱青花官瓷極品，得者彌當寶之。A Rare Majestic Ming Dynasty Basin with Blue-White Motifs of Dragon amidst Windowed Mystic Beasts of Mountain and Sea, with a Six-Character Mark of Emperor Jiajing Reign. Diameter: 11 3/4 inches (29.8 cm) Height: 5 inches ( 12.7 cm) Dimensions: Diameter: 11 3...

The protector is in standing position, hard wood, few recent wounds but overall good condition considering its age and long term exposure to water erosion. H 55cm More Information on request

Very old mask with black soot patina representing a demon or Raktsatsa which is the local name. We can notice the very high quality of sculpture which is a sign of a grade of seniority, at least early 20th century. The mouth is wide open with menacing teeth to accentuate the frightening aspect. It is probable that the shivaite trident improperly engraved on the forehead is posterior to the sculpture of the hardwood mask in excellent condition. H 21 cm

Miao or Dong bracelet made of silver on a tree-resine core in the shape of a caterpillar (representation of the silk worm), usually reserved to the village's chief.
Perfect condition, beautiful patina. Inner width: 5,4 cms, opening width: 2,4 cms. BE 247 (see Bibliography)

A simple ghurra but with an great important sign of use, encrusted geometrical carvings. H 25.5 cm More information on request

Old Baule (Baoule) Colonial Period carved wood sculpture of a maternity figure or spirit spouse (Blolo Bla). With elaborate hair and ringed neck. Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire). Pre 1950. Approximately 18” tall.

Description 張大千 仿莫高窟唐人菩薩像 設色紙本立軸 款識：戊子四月初十日仿漠高窟唐人壁画 大千張爰。 鈐印：張大千。 Hanging Scroll of Guanyin in Style of a Tang Dynasty Mogao Grotto Mural /Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Color on Paper Inscribed and signed in 1948 with an artist seal. Dimensions Actual Painting Size: 53 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches 135.9 x 67.3 cm Artist or Maker Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) Medium Color on Paper Date...

This porcelain coffee/dessert service was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1924 and 1934. It has the dot mark under glaze from the Pfeiffer period at the factory. It is a service for 6 with additional pieces. After Dinner Coffee Pot with lid - 8 ¼” high, 6” from spout to handle. Serving tray – 10 5/8” long, 8 ¾” wide and ¾” deep. Tea Caddy with lid - 4” high, 2 ¼” long, and 1 ½” wide. Sugar Bowl with lid - 3 ¼” diameter and 3 ¼” high. Cream Pitcher �...