Chinese antique Jade sculpture of a scholar rock-like mountain with waves on the bottom and a bat flying over the rocks. The rock contains an inscription which generally reads "Along with similar joyous and pure things". Provadance Laurence Friedman Collection, Age: 19th century Size: length 5.5" width 1.3" height 4.15"

A set of rare and complete Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition. It was written in the Pali language using Burmese script. The square letters were written in thick and black cinnabar lacquer. This set has 16 leaves and 2 wooden covers made from teak wood. Each leave was inscribed on both sides with illustrations of deity figures from Hindu-Buddhist mythology on some leaves...

You are considering an authentic set of three arc-shaped pendants from the Neolithic or Shang period, circa 2000-1500 BCE. Similar published examples can be found in Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Ching at pages 158-159 (the latter illustration showing a similar item from the collection of the British Museum). As with the other examples, these three pieces join together to form a ring...

ALABASTER FRAGMENTARY FEMALE HEAD
Roman period, 1st – 2nd Century AD

Measurements:
Height: 4 cm
Width: 4 cm
Height on stand: 10.5 cm

Condition: Good condition as found

Nicely mounted on a plexi-glass “Lucite” display stand on high quality.

Found in Samaria north of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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Height: 8.5 cm (3.4 in)
Width: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)

This is a porcelain snuff bottle in cylindrical form with a narrow neck, decorated in underglaze-blue against white. The scene depicts mountains and a flowing river with a fisherman sitting quietly angling on the bank. The stopper is natural tiger eye with a bone or ivory spoon. There are no chips, cracks or restoration.

This is a Ming longquan celadon dish with the carving of lotus pattern

Antique Japanese 6-panel folding screen, or "byobu", with a wonderful painted ocean scene and pine trees over a gold leaf background. Mild damage is hardly noticeable and does not detract from the gorgeous paintings. 19th century SIze: 66.75" height, 145" length

 

A pair of Burmese wooden disciples, with calm facial expression, lacquered and gilded with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the borders of the robes, one of them sitting in adoration posture with two hands attached to each other indicating respectful manner. Traces of original lacquer and gilding remain in excellent condition.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th century
Measurement: Height 29.5-32 C.M...

1900's Chinese Jadeite Carved Plaque Copper Bracelet

The bracelet is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jadeite plaques range from 24.8 mm to 25.2 mm wide. It is 77.8 gram.

The bracelet has tarnished metal, oxidation and surface wears and scratches Some of the jadeite plaques have inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An interesting amulethic stamp seal, dating back to the Neolithic period of Mesopotamia/Anatolia, c. 7th.-6th. millenium BC.

Shaped as a triangular amulet with a grit-pattern carved in the base.

Size: 26 x 23 mm...

The large characters in the center of this scroll "南無妙法蓮華経" are pronounced as "Namu Myōho Renge Kyō” in English — a phrase associated with Nichiren Buddhism that is often recited as a mantra, expressing devotion to the Lotus Sutra. This sutra is one of the main tenants of Nichiren and is thought by devotees to be the ultimate law and truth of the universe...

This is an very fine Japanese Netsuke hand-carved during the Meiji Period of Japan by Ruygetsu. It depicts a Peasant holding a basket with fruits and vegetables, while pleasurably (notice his smile) smoking a pipe. Intricate and true to form detail have been carved in this remarkable miniature sculpture. The artist has accented the figure with different shades of brown stain...

Antique Chinese blue cloisonne pair of vases with red and dark blue flowers amid scrolling vine. Scallop design on base and middle register. Beautiful scrolling pattern on interior of mouth of vase. They measure 5" wide at mouth 6" 1/8" tall.

Antique Japanese horse saddle cover, made of tsutsugaki (paste resist died cotton), fan and tassel motif in red and indigo, large Kashiwa (oak leaf) mons on either side.

Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Size: 27 1/2" wide x 45" long.

Fine Western Greek head fragment with calm expression and appealing Early Classical facial features. The face shows a prominent nose, full lips and a heavy chin. The beautifully arched brows span over indistinct eyes that were originally painted. The hairline above the forehead with heavy curls.
The Severe Style marks the transition from Late Archaic to Early Classical art. It is defined by the simplicity or severity of forms, visible in both facial features and treatment of the clothes...

Antique Japanese bronze shokudai (candle stick for a Buddhist shrine) in the form of a crane standing on a turtle's back. In it's beak, the crane holds a lotus stem with blossoms, buds and unfurling leaves. The different aspects of a lotus symbolize the stages of the Buddha's life. The crane and turtle together symbolize longevity as well as the opposites of Heaven and Earth. This shokudai has especially intricate details...

1900's Japanese Porcelain Hand Painted Plaque Fisherman Figure by Kato Zenji III (1848-1918) 加藤善治 3代

It is 9.8 inches (25 cm) in wide by 18.3 inches (46.6 cm) in length. It is 2.7 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, stains at the back, and surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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