Description:
An excellent bronze sculpture of a mantled eagle was finely cast.
By vibrant posture, the fierce bird spreads her wings when resting on the rock peak.
The wings and the base were detachable.
Date: 19th century,
Provenance: Japan,
Dimensions: Wing to wing:58cm, height: 51.5cm
Condition: perfect.
China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 9,5 cm. Excellent condition and patina.
Here we have an incredible example of an ancient iron sword from Northern Iran, possibly Amlash, circa 900 BCE. It has a saddle-shaped pommel with extensive geometric decor on the hilt. The iron blade, though deteriorated, is still intact. The slender and elegant weapon has survived millennia just to be in your collection. There is a crack near the guard area visible in the photos. This fragile and beautiful piece measures 60.5 cm in length in its current condition...
Four(4) Japanese Imari Porcelain Soba Noodle Cups, Ca. mid 1800's, late Edo or early Meiji period, 3 1/8" diameter-cup top rim, 2 5/8" high, decorated Lotus, Peony and other floral design on the Rock garden, in underglaze Blue and White plus some red, green used, highlighted with Gold touch. Two(2) hairline on the glaze, one(1) bruise about 1/4" long, one(1) cup is in good condition. this lot is same decoration as lot #3A13.
A finely patinated bronze intaglio with the depiction of a winged lion or beast, Mesopotamia, probably Achaemenid, c. 1st. mill. BC.
Fine style and attractive.
Size: 17 x 16 mm.
Condition: Nice Very fine.
Comes with imprint and COA.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection of seals between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
Extraordinary Vajradhara Buddha Bronze Statue from Nepal. It was made in the late 19th cent. and decorated with the rare color mixture of gold and Jade green.
Great antique condition with no flaws.
Vajradhara is considered to be one of the original Buddhas, he is represented with a bell and vajra, his arms are crossed over his chest. The Asiatic symbolizes the union of opposites (Unio mystica = removes suffering for those who experience it)...
American Market Cup and Saucer
Late 18th century
Qianlong period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze enamels
Cup H: 5 cm D: 9 cm; Saucer D: 14.5 cm
Cup perfect with one minute rim frit; plate one small hairline
From a private collection in Scarborough, Maine
American market porcelain may seem staidly reserved in comparison to other Chinese export wares...
Late Meiji - early Taisho (1910s-1920s) Japanese Kutani ceramic lozenge shaped dish for holding sweets during tea ceremony. Central area is painted with a butterfly on flight over chrysanthemums growing over rocks by a bamboo fence. Nicely potted stoneware body with rounded corners. Wonderful free painting in typical Ko-Kutani (ancient Kutani) style and color palette of blue, green, aubergine, black, tomato red and gold enamels...
A Very Rare Korean Imperial Embroidered Document/Letter Container/Symbols of 10 longevity
(십장생문-長生文-書札桶)-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century...
Wooden netsuke, a dog carrying a collar and small bell, baring her teeth, protecting her puppy.
Signed Tomokazu ( 友一 ).
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Height : 1.3 inches (3,3 cm) - Length : 2 inches (5 cm) -Width : 1.2 inches (3 cm)
Diameter approximately 20 cm. In good condition.
Diameter: 37 cm. China, 16th/17th century.
Condition: age wear and rim fritting, no cracks or repairs.
Chinese Tang dynasty yue water pot or Jar. 8,5 cm high. Conditions with some chipped at the rim. free from any repair.
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Paste Ink Box, 2 1/4" high with cover, 3 5/8" diameter top rim, with darker blue Double Happiness design among scrolling Vines and Sweet Peas, typical Chinese Straits Culture design. There are some firing dots but no damages.
Japanese small porcelain blue and white water dropper, of a rectangular form with four very short legs. The top of the piece features lingzhi, lotus, and tight scrolling motifs with floral medallions over waves on its sides.
Dimensions: 2.25" L x 1.75" D x .75" H
Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base.
Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 31.7 C.M. / Width 18.6 C.M. / Depth 13 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
A Chinese celadon glazed 'dragon' dish, Qing Dynasty17/18th Century
Height3cmWidth20cm
Song Dynasty plate with light ribbing on inside. Nice thick glaze with olive tinge. Please note hairline and two chips to the rim. Diameter is 4.50 inches.