A Beatiful Natural Green Ash glazed Cup-Shape Bottle:
Korea, Koryo Period, 10th -11th Century
The slightly tapering globular stoneware bottle with short neck and cup-shaped mouth
enhanced with a thick and running olive green ash glaze pooling toward the base.
Its half bottom of the body and base unglazed.
It’s in very fine condition without any damages at all.
Measurements: 10” .6 ¼” (25.5cm x 15.8cm)
A truly magnificent Qianjiang porcelain vase C.1880's, this vase has all the added features not normally encountered in Qianjiang porcelain. First, it is a human figural painting, secondly it is a painting of two foo dogs, and that with beautiful calligraphy in red and black to the sides of the paintings. As an added bonus, this vase comes with the original papers and reciept of purchase...
A large Susani needlework composed of three length of mustard yellow cotton hand embroidered in polychrome silks. This kind of Susanis where used as bed sheet for the wedding night. The sides of the mehrab with flowering pomegranates ending in a large floral roundel. Trimmed with a woven band. Ikat and red cotton lining with „mir-i-boteh“ pattern.
Condition: faded, especially the interior of the mehrab with splits, some stains, bottom half with partially consumed and worn embroidery...
Fine 19th Century Thai Rattanakosin Disciple in adoration with beautiful gilding. Good original condition, no repairs, Size H. 6.5" x W. 3" x D. 4"
Unusual and rare 19th Century woodcarving from Northern Thailand depicting an erotic
figure surrounded by vines/foliage, natural solid teak wood, no finish, in
good condition. Size: L. 40" x H. 11" x D. 2"
Stunning 19th Century gilded wooden structure from Burma (ca. 1858, Mandalay) resembling Palace Throne. Composed of several large individual hand carved pieces, easily assembled and suitable as stunning large Mirror or entrance/passage into special alcove/room. High quality gilding. Good condition. Size: H. 114" x W. 71" Very rare, high impact!
Burgundy red velvet ground with the design of a mosque with minarets below a tughra. Padded embroidery in couched metal thread. Condition: doubtless a fragment, the basic fabric sewn together, the metal threads with patina and some missing and loose ones. Dimension: 35 cm x 33 cm.
A beautiful late 19th or 20th C. Chinese old cast bronze censer or burner, in excellent condition. H:4.75" W:4.1" $275 Sale pending
This is a stunning example of an early Edo period Japanese Katana. The pictures can never do justice to the breathtaking beauty of this fine work of art. This Katana dates to around 1620 AD and is in remarkable condition. The tang is inscribed on both sides. There are no visible flaws. All of the fittings appear to be genuine to the period of the blade. More pictures available on request. Feel free to ask any questions...
This charming pair of old Chinese lotus shoes were made from a sturdy cotton fabric and embroidered with cotton thread. The lack of silk matterials would indicate that the maker/wearer was probably from a less afluent family. The soles indicate are well worn but the vamps are in very good condition.
A Burmanese bronze figure of a goose. Height approximately 11.2 cm and weight approximately 1200 gram. Good condition.
A long quan celadon bowl Ming Dynasty. Diameter approximately 15 cm height 7 cm. In the center has a floral carved. The exterior carved with stylised foliate scrolls. Covered in green glaze. Good condition.
From our Japanese Collection, a fine and large eight-sided imari charger, Meiji Period 1868-1912, depicting a flower basket beautifully executed in traditional palette of iron red, orange, blue, and gilt on a white porcelain body, and as a lovely extra on this particular piece, the addition of Kakiemon-style greenish turquoise enamel highlights in the corners and tastefully interspersed throughout the design...
A long quan celadon bowl Ming dynasty. Diameter approximately 16 cm height 8.5 cm. Covered with a thick glaze of green tone. 2 firing cracks on the rim, 2 chips/crack on the base, hairline 9.5 cm in the center. In the center has a floral carved, the exterior freely carved with stylised foliate scrolls. Nice "Ping" sound when tapping on it. Good condition.
These 3 Japanese porcelain cups and saucers were hand painted with a delicate landscape scene. They are the matching set to the previously listed Japanese chocolate pot dealers number J157 or troc #1008113. Thought the set was made for chocolate, it can easily be used for tea.
This lovely hand carved old wooden loom pulley comes with is own custom made stand.
A Chinese bronze censer with rope handles and 6 character Xuande mark. Diameter approximately 7.4 cm. Many tiny dents, a small part been repaired and many fine scratches.
Antique Cast Bronze Inkwell, circular with a hinged, domed lid and inscription around top rim. Probably Indian, 18th/19th Century
Diameter: 4.75”
Height: 3.75”