Antique Chinese fudog. Carved of heavy, hardwood and lacquered red and gold. Intricate details especially in the carving of the fur.

Age: Mid-Century

Dimensions: 13 1/2" high x 25" long x 14" deep

Vintage pair of cut jadeite pieces to be used as Chinese scholar’s scroll weights. Stone of olive green color with natural lines and differently colored veins, sides showing the skin of the boulder from which the pieces were cut. Nicely polished, very pleasing objects for a scholar’s desk. Height (left one of the first photo) 2 11/16 inches, weight of the left one 265 grams (9.4 ounces), the right one 210 grams (7.4 ounces).

A Group of Yixing Enamel Pottery, Qing Dynasty. There are a teapot,a tripod censer, a pair of tea cups on the middle and the vases on the left and right. The teapot has a small chip inside the cover and not included filter, width 19.2 cm( handle to tip spout) and height 11.8 cm. The tripod censer has a hairline 3.6 cm, diameter 8 cm and height 5.3 cm. The tea cups have 7 cm width and 4.4 cm height. The left vase has 16.4 cm height and the right vase (Zhadou) has 7.7 cm height.

Museum Quality Tang Dynasty Pottery Ox figure . Fine piece with well sculpted naturalistic pose . Tinted eyes and nose ring. The Ox has broken horns and one ear has been reattached solid piece no other damage. Size l 10" h 4.75" w 4.5" weight 2.7 pounds.

India Vintage - antique Bronze Hindu image of Shiva and Parvati with baby Ganesha. 5.25" x 3.5".

Wood tray mended with metal hinges. It has beautiful annual growth rings and grains. The first half of the 20th century. W:27.5cm, L:40cm, H:4.8cm, Weight:1100gm

A Chinese Bronze Censer, Qing Dynasty. Diameter 13.2 cm (across handles), height 7 cm and weight 900 gram. Good condition.

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Vintage Japanese wood carving bear okimono of exquisite composition, with chiseled Japanese letters of "Commemoration. Trip to Hokkaido. 1962 9.12". approx. 33 x 13 x H 39cm (12.99 x 5.11 x 15.35in)...

This is a pumpkin-shaped teapot made of Yixing clay with a very smooth texture. The lid has a finial simulating a stalk, while the handle and the spout are meticulously modelled in the form of a stem. On the body near the handle side there is a moulding of tendrils, in relief form, of leave and flower. On the underside of the base is the potter's signature, "Chen Mingyuan" is inscribed. Also, on the inner side of the cover, there is another seal mark bearing his name, “Mingyuan”...

1940's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Plaque with Calligraphy

The plaque is 16.7 inches (42.5 cm) in length by 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide. It is 6 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A highly collectible Sino-Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddhist Diety. The Gilt Bronze Statue, with the principle Buddhist figure standing on backs of two recumbent elephant headed figures, on a lotus form base capped in patinated copper sheet, stamped with a lotus-floral motif. Height: 22” (55.88 cm) Width: 12 5/8" (32.1 cm)Depth: 8” (20.32 cm) Good condition, gilding rubbed, some oxidation.

Hongshan ancient Chicken Bone Jade Toggle pendant of a Pig Dragon with large eyes. Biconically drilled suspension holes , beautiful surface cracking. Size 1.50" by 1.2" and 20g

Japanese baby's first formal kimono (miyagi), hawk on a pine tree hand painted in sumi-e (black ink) on silk, 32 1/2" W x 41" L.

This type of kimono is used during a newborn's first visit to the shrine. The ritual takes place about one month after his birth. Traditionally, the kimono was sent by the mother's side of the family to their daughter's new family, bearing the family crest of the husband's side...

MEDETAI KASHIGATA

Large aluminum 'Kashigata' (Japanese confectionery mold) with such beautiful and dynamic carving of sea bream made for special use of happy event (because the Japanese word "Medetai" (Auspicious) has the homophone of "Tai" (Sea bream) as traditional wordplay). Showa period, 20th century. approx...

Written on the inside of the original box is the artists' testimonial to this piece. Carved by famed carver Terada Keitaro (artist name : Kei'in) when he was 71 and his retirement piece. Carved in Showa 29 (1954) he went into Ryozen-zan mountain in Shiga Prefecture and found the perfect wild mulberry wood for his final masterpiece. He states he put his whole spirit and soul into this piece. Signed and in excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Vintage original and signed painting of englich jockey, Sir Gordon Richards 1904-1986. Often acclaimed as the worlds greatest jockey and the only one given knighthood. Acrylic/oil on canvas. Signed by artist, Christie. Framed in an oak frame. Dates to about 1960's or 70's. Lovely detail, some minor surface wear. Measures 31" tall by 27" wide. A nice quality piece at a wonderful value. Purchased in England about 10 years ago...

3pcs of old Chinese rattan bangle with silver, in excellent condition. D:7cm and 6.5cm

This old textile from Maqur district in Ghazni province, Afghanistan dates from the early to mid 20th century and is embroidered in silk thread on a muslin ground, on an additional muslin background. Abstract volute motifs are dynamically joined in ladder stitch and tightly worked to showcase the two central medallions which are the centerpiece of the composition. This textile measures 55 x 81 cm and is in excellent condition.