Oval portrait of a young Indian woman, painted on paper in watercolor with white highlights. With velvet covered passe-partout and mounted behind glass in a later European frame. Signed "S.B. Rawoot" and dated 1/7/16 in red. Dimension: painting: c. 27.5 cm x 18.5 cm, frame 41.6 cm x 34.7 cm. Condition: slightly faded, frame with few traces of usage.
A very rare WAN-LI (1573-1619) MING DYNASTY Copper-Iron-Red/Russet Chinese Porcelain Jar with Imperial Yellow 5-clawed Dragons amid Ruyi Clouds and above waves crashing over rocks, chasing the Pearl. Underglaze cobalt blue Wan-Li Marking/Characters surrounded by Double Circles of the Period. Condition: very good. No chips, hairlines nor restorations whatsoever. Size: H. ca. 10 cm. (3.8 " inches). Provenance: From a Stamford, Connecticut, Estate.
Yellow is the Chinese Imperial Color...
A wonderful Japanese burl wood carving of a man with a very expressive face with black eyes, holding two containers, most of his body retaining the natural burl form of the wood, with a wide-stance atop a larger piece of natural burl. 19th Century
Size: 16" L x 10" W x 14" H
Antique Tibetan bronze statue of Tara, with old traces of gilt pigments, beautifully hand sculpted with elaborate decoration. Natural patina. 18th/19th century
Size:6.5" L x 5.5" W x 8.25" H
Antique Tibetan Gau, or portable shrine, with a small statue of Buddha inside behind a window of glass, padded with old fabric. The wooden box has remnants of old red lacquer, and the back opens so that the Buddha may be removed. 19th century.
Size: 3.25" L x 2.5" W 4.25" H
Antique Tibetan Gau, or portable shrine, in a metal repousse container with imagery of lotuses and various figures, within is a deity behind a small glass window. Directly below the deity is the face of Kirtimukha, a common image in Southeast Asian temples. The box is secured within a pouch woven of cotton and silk, with a long strap and small stone clasps. 19th century.
Size: 3.5" L x 3" W x 1.25" H (length of strap 20" hanging)
Japanese natural burl brush pot, hand-carved with various whimsical creatures coming to life from the natural burl form. Original finish with red lacquer base. Provenance: From a private Japanese collection.
Size: 9" L x 6" W x 4" H
Antique Chinese large porcelain jar of a famille rose glaze, with slender tapering body, tall neck, and dramatically flared rim. The body is decorated by imagery of a seaside village with various people going about their daily lives; The neck with auspicious scholar's objects on a background of medallions, various flowers in bloom, and lotus petals towards the opening of the mouth. Daoguang mark on foot.
Size: 11" W x 26" H
A chocolate brown Vietnamese Annamese plate with a center stacking circle. Age: 14th Century. Size: Diameter:16cm. Condition: No repairs
Chinese hardwood low table, made from Jumu (elm) wood. Gorgeous natural woodgrain with original finish. Attractive ribbed side panels. Dates from the 19th century.
Size: 30.5" L x 17.5" W x 10" H
Antique Tibetan bone carving, originally from a Shaman's robe worn during religious ceremonies. All hand-carved with a deity figure surrounded by highly intricate decorative motifs. Includes custom made iron display stand.Dates from the 18th century.
Size: 4.5" H x 1.5" L x .5" W (carving only) 6.5" H x 2" L x 2" W (on stand)
Dramatic Indian stone carving fragment of the torso of Vamana,, the fifth avatar/incarnation of Vishnu. It has realistic hand-carved features with draped jewelry and fabric. Displayed on a custom made iron stand. Dates from the 12th century.
Size: 18.5" H x 8" L x 8" W (entire stand) 9" L x 5" W x 16" H (statue only)
Antique Cambodian pair of bronze hooks, hand forged to look like beaked serpents, with beautiful natural patina, displayed together on a high-quality custom iron stand.
Dating 14th Century
Size: (each hook) 2.25" L x 2.5" W x 5" H (entire display) 5" L x 2.25" W x 8" H
Chinese Tang dynasty Bowls covered with green glazed possible yue ware. 17,5 cm diameter. free from any repair.
A fine genuine ANTIQUE THAI BENJARONG BOWL, late 18/19th Century, specially made to order in China (Famille Noire) by the Thai Royalty/Court and Nobility, depicting Polychrome Siamese Norasingh and Thepanom Angel Figures on a Black background. The inside of the bowl is Emerald Green with a Center Medallion. Benjarong/Bencharong means 5-colours in Thai language. Good condition, no hairline or restorations! Size: 6.8" diameter x 3.2" height
(17.25 cm. x 8 cm.). Rare.
This traditional antique Chinese childs top was made using a fine, deep royal blue damask silk with black silk trim. From a wealthy family, this top was padded for winter use, has all the original frog and monkey fist knot closures, and a hand embroidered rondel with lots of couching and seed stitches (aka forbidden stitch)
Neolithic polished stone adze from Southeast Asia and we commonly used during the bronze age and some were placed as mortuary offerings. Size: L. 13 cm. W. 8.5cm.
Condition: Normal chips along the edges.
A Pair of Chinese Sleeve Bands. The cream silk embroidered with ladies in garden settings. L19thC. Length: 89.0 cm, Length of embroidery 47.0 cm. Condition: light staining