Magnificent Korean Katate Tea Bowl made in Early to Mid Joseon dynasty (15-17cc) in Gimhae kiln in Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea...
A Japanese large boxwood honeycomb with numerous hexagonal cells that contain the larvae, some of which emerge from the holes, hanging from a persimmon tree branch surrounded by wasps with horn eyes controlling the brood.
Signed Tadakazu 忠一 engraved on oval horn insert.
Meiji period 19th century
Sizes: 8 x 10 x 10 cm.
Condition report: Very Good condition
Ming Dynasty ceramic wedding booth. Traditionally in China, a woman was carried in a covered wedding sedan chair by bearers accompanied by musicians. This piece has a detachable roof, replicating a draped cloth and is in good condition- only a few minor glaze frits. Would make an excellent display stand for a small Buddha. H: 35cm/13.8in and 12.5cm/4.8in.
54 old coconut disc shaped beads, mala. I acquired these beads in 1991 in the Barkhor Market in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa. These have been restrung on elastic chord so it may be worn around the wrist. These are old hand made beads with beautiful natural patina. Each bead is Diameter: 14mm the entire strand is L: 225cm/8.8cm. free shipping.
Rare and Fine Painting on Silk of Dokseong, The Hermit Saint, from the renowned Charles J. Chu Collection. Sold on June 25, 2010 in Skinner's Asian Works of Art auction (Sale 2512, Lot 445). We sold the last Dokseong painting we had to the Art Institute of Chicago. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful and important painting with an impeccable provenance...
19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Shishiguchi representing the spirit of shishi with characteristic tusks, most frequently used for the Noh play Shakkyo (The Stone Bridge). Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered, great patina. some wear to the surface. Signed RYUUN on the back bar - the artist is listed in NETSUKE MASKS by Raymond Bushell, p. 175, signatures 241-243. Height 1.21 inches.
A large Kuro-Oribe chawan, hand thrown and carved from fine Mino clay during the later Meiji Period (1868 - 1912). It comes with a very good Japanese wooden box.
Oribe-yaki – I guess no other pottery had a greater influence on the aesthetics of Japanese pottery.
Oribe ware is a historically important Japanese pottery variety that emerged during the late Momoyama and early Edo periods in Tajimi, in modern day Gifu prefecture...
Red copper and silver bowl, Tibetan and probably used for buttered tea. Silver lining and foot rim, the latter with a border of stylized leaves, embossed and chased, probably early 20th century. Tibetan silver normally lacks hallmarks and this bowl tested for a silver content of 500/1000. Diameter "3 3/4 / 9.7 cm, height "2/ 5 cm. Condition: fine.
Burl wood and silver bowl, used for Tsampa, the traditional Tibetan porridge, and for buttered tea. The silver lining plain, the exterior with chased and delicately engraved decoration of flowers. Tibetan silver normally lacks hallmarks and this bowl tested for a silver content of 925 /1000. Probably antique, late 19th or early 20th century. Diameter "4 ½ / 11 cm, height "2 ¼ / 5.7 cm. Condition: fine.
An pair of scarce 2 tical bronze Toe beast Opium weights, Burma, c. 18th. cent.
One with a beautiful glossy excarvated enamel patina and the other finely preserved, featuring different tails and details as well as a square and a octagonal base. Both with verifications marks of 9-rays below the bases.
Conventional wisdom tells us that the octagonal base is the oldest, but we're not certain, both types might be significantly older than Gear and others state...
A fine lot of two large Hamsa birds, Shan Empire and Arakan, Burma around 1780-1820 AD.
The Hamsas with one spike, standing on hexagonal bases, different styles of heads/beaks and both V-tails. One is probably early Arakan style and lower weight-standard.
Weight: c. 265 grams & 310 grams = 20 tical.
Condition: F-VF, The burma very good condition, the Arakan Near VF, typical high amount of wear for the Arakan types...
A fine lot of two large Hamsa birds, Shan Empire, Burma around 1780-1820 AD.
The Hamsas with one spike, standing on hexagonal bases, different styles of heads/beaks and both V'tails.
Weight: c. 310 & 315 grams = 20 tical.
Condition: Nice VF, brown and green patinas.
Refference: Gear Group 1/2.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
A japanese antique natural indigo dyed cotton tsutsugaki furoshiki from the Edo period.(1800-1867) This family crest is rare.
It's thick, and this cotton is hand-spun. This one has some stains on the white part. There is a small hole here, but there is no big damage.
Since this was used to wrap things, there is a part where the cloth is slightly stretched.
Size::length 140cm x 130cm (55.1" x 51.1")
1900's Chinese Coral Carved Flower Shaped Hat Button
It is 0.8 inch (2.2 cm) long by 0.9 inch (2.4 cm) wide and 7.3 mm thick. It is 3.96 gram.
It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Kapala lid in embossed copper and gilded with mercury technic.Dimension: 96x103x35mm
Good condition, slightly worn gilding on the reliefs. Beautiful old patina. Tibet 19th century or before.
Pair of 1920's Japanese Gold Wire Cloisonne Vase with Birds & Flowers
They are 6.05 inches (15.4 cm) tall by 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) wide. The total weight is 0.8 Lb.
One vase has enamel bruising. Both have tarnished metal, enamel pitting, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Kurume kasuri futonji (bedding) with geometric pattern. Kurume kasuri was invented by Inoue Den around 1800, a woman lived in Kurume in Fukuoka prefecture in Kyushu. This futonji is made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dye. Weaving of Kurume kasuri changed from handloom to machine weaving around 1883, so it may be woven before 1883.
In excellent condition Late 19th century. 130cm x 144cm
This is a thick zanshi long boronoragi from the Meiji era. Hand-spun hemp and cotton threads are mixed with thick indigo threads. There is light dirt, but there is no damage. Size: Length: 1 cm (43.3 inches) Cuff to cuff: 122 cm (48 inches)