Beautifully embroidered robe with the twelve zodiac signs and 8 dragons. An abundance of gold thread was used to embroider the robe. The animals of the zodiac are on a gold ground encircled by a leafed border. The dragons have four claws and are within a circle on blue clouds. The robe is adorned with men, women and children dispersed with an interwoven symbol and swastikas. It measures 62" wide by 42" long.
Antique Chinese hardwood stand. Uniquely carved to resemble bamboo. Original finish and condition.
Late 19th Century
Dimensions: 2 1/2" High X 8 1/2" Long X 5 1/4" Deep
A beautiful very old Chinese green quartz lamp with a small light internally lit inside the urn both are in working condition.
H:21" (bottom to the finial)
Lovely archaeological fragment of a Buddha. Tang Dynasty (618-907). The head restuck, remains of soil. H. 16 cm excl. stand and 28,5 cm incl. stand.
A fine black glaze tea bowl of Song dynasty decorated with brownies Hare's Fur. Jian ware 12th-13th century in perfect condition. Diameter:10cm, High:4,5cm and Foot diam:3cm.
One of 3 pendants worn by bridegroom for wedding by Afganistan / Multan /Pakistan tribal group. The pendant is slightly domed and in very good condition. It is almost 4 inches across and 5.5 inches long including drops. I have hung the pendant on black cord for easy wearing as a necklace...
Heavily potted glazed porcelain. Nice burial condition with some discolouring in the glaze. H. 21,5 cm. Song Dynasty (960-1279).
18th Century Chinese Bamboo Carved Brush Holder with Sage & Attendant
Size:It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter.
It is in good condition with no repairs or chips, except cracks (as seen in the photos).
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Diameter 9,5 cm. H. 3,8 cm. Excellent condition. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279)
Antique Chinese ceramic vase with a mottled green tea dust glaze, elephant head style handles, carved hardwood stand. 18th Century. Provenance : from the Lyman Museum Hawaii, sold to Benefit Future Acquisitions and Collections, originally from Herbert C. Shipman (1892-1976).
Size: 13" H, 7" W
A beautiful late 19th C. or 20th C. Chinese silver and tortoise shell box, in excellent condition. L:5.5cm x W:5.5cm x H:3cm
Antique Japanese lacquer inro. Comes apart into five separate areas for storage. Black lacquer with gold hiromakie boat design, signed Harumasa inside and Hiramoto Katano underneath, nashiji interior. Condition excellent.
Meiji Period
Dimensions: 3 1/2" High X 2 1/4" Wide X 1" Deep
Opium lamp inserted in a sort of cylindrical cage. A chain attached to the top of the cage allows an easy transportation of the lamp. The lamp can entirely be taken to pieces (see photo). Brass and glass. China, 19th century. Height: 6 5/8" (17 cm). Very good condition.
A pair of Chinese ceramic pug dogs.Hand painted. Good condition. 28 cm high. Undated, estimated to be circa 1900 or earlier.
A pair of very old could be 18th C. Asian bronze monks (Budhha) in excellent condition. H:5-1/8"
This is a large collection of ancient Chinese iron arrowheads dating as early as the Liao dynasty (916-1125 AD) to as late as the Qing. There were too many of these to list individually so I have listed them all together. They can be sold one at a time or in lots at the buyer's request. Email for individual or group prices.
Large Thai painting. Paint on paper backed on to material and framed. Ex collection of Dr Henry Ginsburg, curator of Thai collections in the British Library, London. Estimated to be late 19th century. 150 x 99 cm. Some creasing but generally very good condition. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement. Buyer arranges packing and collection to suit shipping requirements.
Large Thai painting. Paint on paper backed on to material and framed. Ex collection of Dr Henry Ginsburg, curator of Thai collections in the British Library, London. Estimated to be late 19th century. 150 x 99 cm. Some creasing but generally very good condition. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement. Buyer arranges packing and collection to suit shipping requirements.