An early 19th century Imari charger or shallow bowl measuring 18" x 2.5"
The piece is signed on the bottom and is in excellent condition.
A wonderfull white marble cylinder seal, Sumerian, Pre-Dynastic period, later 4th. millenium BC.
Very attractive seal of a massive size carved with architecture (temple facade) and bull, 6 small globules. See similar BM Inv. 102416, Collon, First Impressions Kat. 28., dated to the early Jemdet Nasr period.
Size: 2,8 cm. tall and a diameter of 2,2 cm.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact.
Ex. Private Collection of Karl Müller, 1950-1977.
A Chinese classical antique landscape painting detached from scroll with water stains , grease and many natural wear and tear of time
This is shijira Noshime kimono of the samurais with luster dyed with an indigo plant of nature of the Edo era.
This has two places of small holes and thin stain
This Nosime features deep indigo dyeing with clean luster and Kasuri of transparent blue.
In this way, Nosime of the indigo dyeing of Sijira with the luster is rare.
This was made in Kyoto and was used in Akita.
Size 141cm x 132cm (55.5” x 51.9”)
A large, genuinely old, silver mounted Prayer Wheel / Mill (‘Khor'), Tibet, 19th. century.
Finely patinated copper with large silver mounts and a lotus finial. Hardwood handle with finely decorated brass fittings. Guaranteed authentic old.
Lenght: 42 cm. and quite solidly built - heavy.
Ex. Private collection of Ulf Gudmundsen from the 1950s and onwards. An important collection of Tribal African and Asian antiques.
Japanese Meiji period barrel form cloisonne enamel vase with three panels decorated in butterflies, flowers, and birds set against a powder blue ground. The cartouches are placed against a brown background covered in dense abstract and floral patterns. There is green counter enamel on the base and interior. Circa 1880s. 7 1/8" high x about 4 1/2" wide. The barrel form suggests it is possibly an early Namikawa piece. Very good overall condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs...
An antique Japanese 2 section merchant display Tansu made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Tochinoki (Horse Chestnut) woods. Each section has a split level shelf. The bottom section includes 4 side by side drawers where additional store inventory was stored. Constructed using double through mortise and tenon joinery for added strength.
Age: Meiji/Taisho (1910-1920)
Dimensions: 66 1/2" Wide by 68" His by 16 1/2" Deep
Arabic manuscript on vellum, inscriptions in Arabic and Persian in light brown ink, tabulated formulae of magical power. Ayat al-kursi, the Throne verse written within the loops, a lion with the rising sun emblem. Framed. 48 x 43 cm.
Antique wood toggle representing a traditional Chinese drum ; it is made of wood, bone and brass ; flowers and butterflies designs made of bone inlays (lacks, see pix). L, D: 3c. TCT 135 (see Bibliography)
Attractive black-glazed oinochoe with trefoil spout and arched handle. The neck area decorated with grape bunches alternating with tendrils. Black glaze turned red-brown in places. Standing on a small ring foot.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 1001099.
Ceramic
Apulian, Knudsen Group, 320-300 BC
H. 10.8 cm (4.3 in)
Traces of fingertips around the ring foot. Intact and fine. Black glaze turned red-brown in places...
The Chinese porcelain dish has a border of two repeating elements, a garlanded ruyi and three interlinked rings. The centre of the dish depicts a Chinese landscape with two scholars approaching a solitary angler. The dish was made for the Japanese where such pieces were used and much appreciated in the tea ceremony, at a time when the Japanese porcelain industry was in its infancy.
Approximately 15.5 cm diameter...
Chinese Song to Yuan dynasty black glaze jar, probably Jizhou kiln. Ht. 15 cm. Condition: hair line as shown, no chip, no restore. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platform, please ask before ordering.
Cup Height: 6 cm (2.4 in)
Width Including Handle: 9 cm (3.6 in)
Saucer Width: 14.2 cm (5.7 in)
Japanese Satsuma cup and saucer; fine gilt panels with figures; intricate diaper work throughout; very good condition
19th century Asakusa school staghorn netsuke of obihasami type carved with a couple of bamboo stals. The hooks at the top and bottom of the piece go around the edges of obi - a sash holding a kimono. Simple clever piece typical of Asakusa school, warm patina, darker porous areas as is usual with staghorn. Length 4.14 inches.
19th Century Tibetan Yogin Thangka, 32.5 x 22.5 inches, 82.5 x 57 cm. Most of these thangka were photographed through glass frames, so there may be a little blurriness. This thankga was in an exhibition at the University of Texas Art Museum.
Antique Chinese bitong (brush pot) carved of hardwood with beautiful grain patterns. The mouth and foot of the container have a fine cusped edge. The bottom is carved with three low feet. The bitong has a pleasing overall shape with a slight flare towards the top.
Age: Early 20th century
Dimensions: 6 5/8" high x 6 3/8" wide
EDO PERIOD JAPANESE SAMURAI YOROI KABUTO ZUNARI HELMET WITH SHIKORO
EDO Period Japanese Samurai Yoroi Zunari (Head shaped) Kabuto helmet. Multiple piece Hachi (bowl) construction. Some of original lacquer remains (on the outer shikoro). Four-piece Shikoro (Neck guard of a helmet). Original Shikoro blue-color lace. Original oharaidate (a rectangular hollow socket used to hold a maedate of a kabuto) intact for frontal Datemono (helmet crest) fastening. Gold color paint added later...
Antique Japanese tall ikebana basket made of wide and flat strips of split bamboo. The mouth and overall shape is an elongated square with a curved handle made of two pieces of bamboo woven together. The corners of the basket are reinforced with bamboo and knot work. The bamboo has a dark, rich finish...