Antique Tibetan gilt bronze Dakini, with traces of silver, inlay of coral and turquoise. In her hands are a raised kappala (or skull cup) filled with the elixir of life, and a curved blade. She is dancing on top of corpses to show her rule over ignorance and ego. Her lotus pedestal is made of gilt copper.
The Dakini are wrathful female deities often shown nude with long, flowing hair and glowering expression...
Tibetan gilt bronze Buddhist deity figures, posed into a tantric Yab-yum ("Father / Mother") position is a common symbol in the Buddhist art in India, Button, Nepal, and Tibet. It represents the primordial union of wisdom and compassion, depicted as a male deity in sexual union with his female consort. Its also a reincarnation image of creation.
The male deity figure wears an elaborate crown with inlay of diamonds and pointed finial...
Antique Chinese porcelain cricket cage of a gourd form. Its lid has reticulated air vents, enamel peonies and Chinese characters and gilt edge details. The cage front has enamel scene of a young boy and girl having tea in a field of flowers, with an inscription on the backside. Red four character mark on base.
Size: 4.75" L x 2.75" W x 1.75" H
Height: 5.9 cm (2.4 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.7 in)
Early Chinese rice pattern porcelain bowl; very fine porcelain; Kangxi mark but first quarter of the 19th century; phoenix to the interior and auspicious objects above the base rim; minor chips pictured; no cracks
Chinese pink sgraffiato porcelain plate featuring 2 dragons. In very good condition save for one chip on the back side of the rim. Measures 8" diameter.
A very unique Black cloisonne dish for jewelry, it features a glass insert over a beautiful translucent hard stone. It is marked China on underside in black. This late 19th century masterpiece is sure to please, as it it is uncommon to find these ring dishes with the original glass insert. It measures 4" in diameter.
A pair woman's Paduka in fish form, made of hardwood and inlaid with brass wire. Base inscribed "Hindu bath sandals" and "Anna Broadwood". A similar pair in the Bata Shoe Museum Collection in Toronto. Dimension: c. 22 cm long, 8.8 cm wide, total height: 8.4 cm. Condition: few traces of usage, a short section with missing wire (see picture no. 2).
PAIR OF FAMILLE VERTE FIGURAL VASES (GWC091607)
Date: c.1890 - 1900s | Late Qing dynasty - Republic period
Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels; Jingdezhen ware
Height: 39 cm / 15.3 in
Width: 16 cm / 6.2 in
Provenance: from a Los Angeles, California estate
**This listing is for BOTH vases (pair of 2!)**
Description: A large matching pair of 19th c square sectional vases, enameled in the wucai / famille verte palette with landscapes and l...
Antique Japanese pair of shakudo bronze vases, with very fine inlay of mixed metal, gold, and silver, design of small birds flying through branches which bear autumn leaves and gold vines with flowers and splashes of red. Finely chased and rendered in low relief creating a natural continuous scene of birds and flowers theme.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 6" diameter x 12 3/4" height
Antique Japanese ranma, or transom, carved with two rabbits jumping over waves.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
50" L x 20.25" H
This is a Song Dynasty tea bowl . In very good condition
A Song Dynasty teal bowl with inside carving of cloud. pattern very good condition without hairline or chip
QING GILT LACQUER OFFERING BOX
Date: 19th century | Qing dynasty
Materials: Pine wood with lacquer
Length: 40.5 cm
Width: 12 cm
Height: 23.5 cm
Provenance: From a Dallas, Texas private collection; originally purchased from Hong Kong in 1982 (sales receipt available)
An interesting 19th century Qing dynasty wood offering box, lacquered throughout in black, red, and gilt gold, featuring a carved reticulated stand with a rectangular cover and a red o...
Lobed Kangxi Blue and White Dish
Date: c...
A wonderful pair of hand painted dark blue and white porcelain bird feeders with bamboo fittings. In original condition, no repairs, etc, they measure 1" square each.
A pretty porcelain figure of Guanyin seated on a lotus 'throne' attractively painted with bright famille rose / fencai enamels. This item was probably made in south China during the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor (1796-1820). Condition - there has been extensive restoration and re-painting. The hands have been broken off and replaced. The head has been broken off and re-fixed and there has been another break to the middle. There has also been restoration to the lotus petals...
Japanese bronze vase with design.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Measurement: Height 16.1 C.M. / Width 15.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please
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Length approximately 24.5 cm (across the handles). In good condition.