The lamp consists of an oil storage pitcher with a shaped handle with a finial in the form of a five -headed cobra. Nestled within the hooded canopy is an image of a Hindu deity, Vishnu, wearing a tall crown.
The pitcher holds fuel made of clarified yak butter for use during rituals...
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 27.3 C.M. / Width 7 C.M. / Thickness 6.2 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost...
This type of luxurious embroidery embellished with metallic threads is called "zari zardozi" and came to India from Central Asia in the 12th century...
The sculpture is signed (impressed stamp) with Chinese characters in a diamond-shaped frame at the base.
The figure is finely hand carved with great details...
The neck is flanked by a pair of handles in the form of mythical Luduan unicorn heads. Each side of the body is exquisitely and richly painted in yellow, green, and pale pink, with a Chinese general riding a horse surrounded by infantry soldiers armed with swords and shields in a rocky l...
It is 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. It is 2.3Lb.
It has firing bubbles, stains, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Not hallmarked but has been tested and it is at least 900 silver .
CONDITION: in very good condition with no distracting dings, dents, or repairs.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 11.5 cm (6.14 inches).
WEIGHT: 17 grams.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from an old Canadian private collection of O...
An impressive Kuro Raku Chawan made by the legendary 12th generation Kichizaemon Kônyû (1857-1932). The name of the Chawan is „Akebono“ - Sunrise.
His childhood name was Kozaburo, later became Kicho (or, Yoshinaga). He was the eldest son of Keinyu, the eleventh generation master. In 1871, he succeeded the family business and became the generation master. In 1919 he retired and took the name as Kônyû. He enjoyed his retirement in practicing tea ceremony and writing haiku. Hi...
MEASUREMENTS:
Height: 22 cm (8.66 inches).
CONDITION: In very good condition, no cracks, chips, restorations, or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Acqui...
They are 3.66 inches (9.3 cm) tall by 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) wide. The total weight is 3.6 Lb.
They have dark spots, mild skip glazes, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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It is 4 inches (10.1 cm) tall by 9.9 inches (25.2 cm) wide. It is 2.9 Lb.
It has skip glazes, dark spots, stains and surface wear and scratches (as seen the photos).
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