A beautiful and handsome Han dynasty pottery horse head. Very animated expression and in very good state of preservation.
It is rare to find a Han dynasty horse head of such size.
Dimension:
Height: 24cm / 9.5inches
Length: 19cm / 7.7inches
Width: 7.5cm / 3.0 inches
Condition Report:
Generally in good condition. No broken parts, repair or restoration. Normal burial abrasion and manufacturing faults.
Antique Islamic Malay solid Silver Betel, (Sirih) / Tobacco Box, 'Chelpa' - Malay People, 19th Century Malesia.
The hinged box of lobed form, constructed from beaten sheet silver decorated with chasing, engraving and punchwork with Islamic Malay design. The box with hinged lid affix with integral locking mechanism and suspension loop.
CONDITION: Signs of genuine age and usage, with wear, no repairs, or restorations...
An Antique 19th century, Transoxiana, Indo Persian Islamic Central Asian Bukhara – Samarkand, hand hammered copper Teapot - Ewer. Tear - shaped body on a flaring trumpet foot, curved spout with a short neck and domed hinged cover and serpentine handle.
The body composed of several elements of hand-hammered copper adorned with embossed drop-shaped panels and finely hand chased split-leaf arabesques...
Excellent quality antique Himalayan Nepalese large ritual bronze Buddhist oil lamp Sukunda, 18th century, Nepal, Newar tribe Kathmandu Valley.
The lamp consists of an oil storage pitcher with a dragon-shaped handle made of several elements of copper alloy, hand-forged, repoussé, and engraved, soldered, riveted, and hinged together.
The pitcher holds oil for use during rituals...
This is an exquisite antique Japanese Imari porcelain jar and cover from the late 17th century, precisely from the Edo period, circa 1680-1700 AD. The jar is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of the Japanese artisans of the time. The ovoid body of the jar is expertly decorated underglaze with peonies and chrysanthemums in iron red, cobalt blue, and gilt. The decoration seems to be growing out of rockwork, which adds an extra layer of depth and texture to the piece...
Antique 18th-19th century Indonesian - Bali, Betel Nut Cutter or Nut Cracker (Kacip) made of hand forged steel in the form of a flying, winged lion (/singha bersajap/) with a flaming mane and tail.
CONDITION: In good condition with a lovely old deep patina very aged appearance and sign of usage.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 21 cm (8 .27 inches).
This is an authentic antique cloisonné enamel teapot from late 19th century Japan, made during the Meiji period. The teapot is of an inverted baluster shape and rests on a tall flared foot. It has a side handle, a long spout, and a domed lid with a chrysanthemum knob. The teapot is decorated with beautiful floral and butterfly motifs set against a turquoise and dark blue background...
This antique Japanese okimono was intricately hand-carved during the Meiji period (1868-1912) to portray a lifelike rhinoceros. The artist has skillfully captured the fine details of the animal's body, creating a rough texture that emulates the real hide of a rhinoceros. The material's natural color is brilliantly incorporated, particularly on the shoulders and head of the creature, lending it a strikingly realistic appearance...
Antique Cambodian, Khmer, bronze figure of Hindu deity Vishnu standing on a square plinth in samabhanga, each of his four arms holding an attributes, mace, lotus, chakra and conch, wearing a cylindrical mitre headdress, dressed in short pleated sampot with fishtail pleats at front and back and secured with an elaborate beaded belt, the face with wide smiling features flanked by long earrings.
CONDITION: In good condition showing age and usage, with dark brown and green patina...
Antique 18th century, circa 1750. A.D. Edo period, Japanese Imari porcelain jar and cover. Body, of oviform, decorated in an iron-red on underglaze cobalt blue and gilt with peonies, chrysanthemums, and ho-o birds. Neck with three panels enclosing a half-flowerheads and karakusa, domed cover similarly decorated with peonies and chrysanthemums, finial modeled as a karashishi [lion dog]...
Antique Thai mother of pearl inlaid Lacquer Buddhist altar offering tray Thailand, late 19th century. The two-stage tray of octagonal form, with shaped legs. The exterior finely inlaid with various typically Thai designs and motifs in mother-of-pearl against a black lacquer ground...
Authentic Antique Japanese Edo Period (1600-1868 A.D) Wedding Bronze Mirror Kagami
The mirror is of a design typical of the sixteenth century incorporating a large calligraphic Japanese characters two Cranes, sotsuru, conjoined at the beak with a tortoise kame-gata form central pierced boss in a “Y” shaped formation In addition there is a set of three stylized flowers, karahana mon...
Antique 17th century, Thai figure of standing Buddha Shakyamuni in Sukhothai style, cast of copper alloy, Thailand, Ayutthaya Period.
Buddha Sakyamuni stands in samabhanga, with his left hand stretched downwards along his body, his delicate face with a serene expression, downcast eyes with heavy eyelids under arched eyebrows.
He is wearing a monastic robe - samghati with a belt around his waist and a centerfold falling straight down...
Antique 18th-19th century Korean silver-inlaid iron tobacco box with sliding lid, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)...
Antique 19th century early Meiji Period, Japanese fine Satsuma ceramic large incense burner censer (Koro) decorated with various colored enamels and gold on a crackled cream ground.
On one side, finely hand-painted with the garden scene depicting an enthroned emperor guarded by samurais and receiving the high-ranking dignitary.
On the other side is a garden scene with two court ladies and children guarded by samurai.
The neck has a band of intricate brocade pattern, and the shoulder is app...
Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese five-case, dark brown Cinnabar lacquer Inro with finely hand carved flower heads.
An Inro is a small portable case with several compartments. Originally used for holding medicine or other small items, they became a part of traditional Japanese male costume.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 inches). Width: 5.1cm (2 inches).
CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, lacquer chipped in several places as typical of this material.
19th century kagamibuta (“mirror lid”) netsuke with copper top engraved with Daruma screaming and waving his hands. Excellent design, wonderful use of katakiribori - carving technique recreating brush strokes used in sumi ink drawings - see finely chiseled lines of his robe. Nice wooden bowl, metal fitting around himotoshi. Disc diameter 1.19 inches, bowl diameter 1.79 inches.
1900's Japanese Nishiura Enji Studio Porcelain Vase with Relief Egret Marked
It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall by 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide. It is 0.9 Lb.
It has a hairline crack at the side, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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