Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Pig Dragon toggle pendant well carved nice face and great ears shows wear and use bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2.25" by 1.5"
Decorated in "blood and milk" palette with gilding at the center with furniture and precious things, the border with four reserves of similar objects on a gilt and decorated diaper. The base holds a double circle in underglaze blue.
Size: approximately 9" diameter by 1-1/4" high
Age: Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Condition: These plates are thinly potted. There are some rim frits, as well as some frits/minor chips to the base rim...
Antique 19thc Hindu white marble figure of Brahma , nice condition with signs of wear and remains of mortar from being mounted to an altar top . Size H 9.75" by 6"
Early Chinese Pottery Horse and Rider Possibly Tang, nice old burial figure with remains of its original pigment colors as well as burial dirt fills his underside. Loss of tail and figure reattached. Size H 12.5" by 9" by 3"
A Chinese mille fleur porcelain baluster vase with a flared mouth over a tall neck with flattened stylized animal head handles on either side. The vase is decorated with a dense design of flower heads on a golden background. The base with a six character mark of Qianlong in red together with other illegible characters on a turquoise ground. The inside is glazed in turquoise...
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a free standing bird. Nice carving of a stylized bird brown jade with white tremolite growth. Collected in Hk 1980-1995 weight 56G size 2.75" by 2".
Large Japanese Bronze cat paw tripod Urn with Birds . Probably early 20th c urn with 4 wonderful high relief scenes of birds flowers and trees. Phoenix handles and sea dragon topped legs . Very well done no marked one piece undamaged could use a polish. Size H 18.25" W 9" weight 10 pounds.
Chinese porcelain and wood screen panel. Carved wood frame set with three painted porcelain panels of landscape scenes. Middle screen with calligraphy and seal marks. Brass hanging loop.
Size : 15" wide x 48" high
Condition: Light overall wear
Age: Republic
A terrific first standard (950/1000 pure) silver tastevin by the acclaimed Dijon silversmith Marc Parrod. Though working in the very early 20th century, Parrod was fond of creating tastevins in fantasy styles of the 18th and early 19th centuries...
Hongshan Dark Green Jade Toggle or figure of a Seated Bird. Well sculpted with extensive deposits as well as heavy wear from use, nice biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 3" by 1.5"
DESCRIPTION: A pair of beautiful 20th C. handcrafted canoe paddles, skillfully laminated from select high-grade exotic woods including curly maple, rosewood, walnut, satinwood and mahogany, each with geometric inlays. These paddles are so elegant you'll want to hang them in you lake or river home as décor, although they are perfectly suited for actual use. From the collection of Mr. Wayne Lockey of Grand Junction, Colorado. DIMENSIONS: 60” long each.
Hongshan dark Jade Toggle or figure of a Dragon Ax nice carving well worn from use and heavy mineral deposits. Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Size 2.5" by 2"
Ancient Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Pig Dragon Pendant, bi conically drilled off set holes good condition and wearable. Well carved nice color. Collected HK 1980-1995 size 1.7" H 1.25" 30G
Buddhist Burmese or Thai Bamboo Wood Gilt Offering stand with Box, well made with usual wear and losses. Size H 12" D 9"
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade cicada Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a cicada insect the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size l 2.5" . Collected HK 1980-1995
Ming Dynasty carved wood figure of a Lokapala or guardian king , this piece is interesting in that it had been in a fire and the temple decided to rework the piece by layering rice paper and re lacquering and gilding the piece, there are some remaining hair.Size H 12"
Hongshan Brown Jade Deer or Dragon Head sculpture pendant . Free standing in a brown nearly agate like brown stone with heavy wear and pitting front bi conically drilled holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s
Size 2" by 2"
A large and vibrant beaded purse in a geometric motif; 5 color fringe; 12" by 9 1/4" without including the fringe length
American Modern sterling silver tumbler. Sides comprise three concave rings with flared mouth rim. Marked “Tiffany & Co / Sterling / 549”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 4.6 troy ounces. #BY651
This Kantarelli Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for IIttala measures 5" high (13cm). On the underside is etched Tapio Wirkkala, IIttala. The icon of modern Finnish design. Mint condition.
Antique Chinese horn libation cup well carved with figures with mountains and pine trees.
Slight flea bites in a few areas. 7 1/4 inches.
A fine Ordos civilization cast bronze belt plaque, modelled in the shape of a reclining ibex, portrayed facing left with its head looking straight. A beautiful olive-green patination covers the surface with spots of copper showing. From the estate of a noted archologist. Circa 6th-300 century BC size l 2.75" 1.75" comes with a custom stand .
Unusual sterling silver bird, an eagle or phoenix, from Taxco, Mexico. Designed and produced in the early 1950's, the intricately detailed head, neck, feathers, legs and feet are attached to the body which is a hard stone egg. In excellent condition, this rare find stands 5" high by 3.25" head to tail.
Chinese Ming Dynasty lacquered bronze amphora type vase with Dragon Headed handles, of small scale this wonderful little vase was finely cast down to the detail of the dragon faces on the handles, a geometric pattern above the foot. The vase has a very early Lacquer plug repair on the base. Size 3.5" by 2.5"
Early Chinese Han style carved stone Duck figure, the duck possibly Han period is carved from a soft stone and and came from a collector of ancient jade. No damage and very well carved. This did come from a home of a heavy smoker we did not want to clean any of the pieces and let the buyer decide no smell but tar . Size 3.25" by 3.5"
Delightful sterling silver ostrich sculpture from Taxco, Mexico. Designed and produced in the early 1950's, it is fully hallmarked. The intricately detailed head, neck, feathers, legs and feet are attached to the body which is a hard stone egg. In excellent condition, this rare find stands tall measuring 5" high by 5.75" head to tail.
Large Qing Dynasty Bronze Temple censor with chased Dragons . Good condition and works well to hold potted plants. Size 8" h by 11" diameter.
Antique Hindu statue of Lord Ganesha, seated carved in cream colored soapstone , former Temple piece . Size H 11" by 6"
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta tomb Brick, the front having a raised image of a chariot with a horse and driver. The brick shows the unique way that the bricks would inter link with the male and female ends. Condition is good no major losses , size L 12.5" W 4.5" H 23/4"
Han Dynasty Ash Glazed Proto Porcelain Handled Urn with an ash glazed shoulder . Good condition slight rim chip size 10.5" H by 10 w
A stylish cloisonné (shippo) beaker vase by Ando, 10” in height, circa 1950 – 1970. It has the original box with a pamphlet issued by the Ando Cloisonne Company, the leading cloisonné company in Japan. The note briefly introduces the company, how their cloisonné are made (with photos) and a photo of the very famous enameled mirror discovered in *Shoso-in.
*The Shoso-in was originally the storehouse of the Todaiji temple...
A beautiful Chinese stone carving in the shape of a tripod censer on a fitted pedestal, the exterior with high relief of lotus flowers and a pod. Carved from agate, a grey stone with some brownish and green inclusions. Condition: fine. Dimension: total height: c. 11.2 cm, diameter: c. 11 cm, weight: 1145 g.
A small four-fold iron tsuitate, damascened in gold and silver, showing a scene with a minogame turtle and two figures in a landscape. The reverse engraved with a crane among the "three friends of winter". Condition: fine, only minimal wear to gilding, base with little glue residue. Dimension opened: c. 15 x 27.3 cm.
A stunning yellow Art Deco pate de verre crystal figural vase by French artist I. Roubleff (1877-1970). Featuring a kneeling nude woman with irises surrounding the rim, it is a heavy piece much like a sculpture. Signed by the artist and in perfect condition, the vase measures 10 inches high by 5" at the widest point.
A limited-edition color woodblock print by the Japanese Sosaku Hanga artist Kiyoshi Saito (1907-1997). Titled "Obakusan Uji (A)", dated "1960" and numbered "38/150" in pencil. Hand signed in black ink and with red seal. Paper with watermark "Kiyoshi Saito". Condition: very good impression and color, laid down at upper corners. Dimension: image: 38.6 cm x 52.6 cm, paper: 45.5 cm x 60.1 cm.
Wonderful and unusual handmade mosaic tiled tray highlighted by brass insets in a brass tray showing a Mayan warrior profile by SALVADOR TERAN, c.1950's, Mexico. Measures 23" long by 8" wide and is quite heavy. Has original hanger on back for wall. Gorgeous rich red, black, and white Mayan profile highlighted with 3 brass insets set in a brass tray. Signed "SALVADOR HANDWROUGHT HECHO EN MEXICO 409" and in excellent condition. Fabulous piece!......$30 for insured US shipping.