A Chinese bronze censer, Qing Dynasty. Length 21.5 cm (across handles), diameter 14.2 cm, height 9.5 cm and weight 2050 gram. Good condition.
Chinese pottery Hu jar decorated with bands of raised lines and a pair of monster masks on the shoulder.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 45 C.M. / Width 37 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
Antique Japanese tall box made from Kiri (paulownia), natural finish wood. With 5 front drawers slightly recessed into the box, opened by round "kan" pulls with lotus pod style backplates. The edges are protected and reinforced with iron plates.
Taisho period (1912-1925)
Dimensions: 11.25" x 20" D x 24" H
Chinese painted pottery standing court man, wearing hat and long robe, with green and white pigments remaining.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644
Measurement: Height 28.6 C.M. / Width 10.4 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the pieces due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details...
Diameter approximately 12 cm. In good condition.
A very solidly built key for a large strong-box or treasury chest, c. mid 16th. century.
The key with a large, enforced bit with elaborately carved slots. The stem decorated with an octagonal collar and the bow typical late Gothic design.
The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship...
Grey schist relief fragment, decorated in detail with, on the left side, two square niches showing two stages of the life of Buddha --- Buddha standing and flanked by his two disciples on the upper niche, and Buddha sitting on a throne and meditating with his two disciples in praying posture --- while on the right side, are two superimposed rectangular niches inside which two putti are shown. Gandhara Graeco-Buddhist art, ca. 3rd century. Height: 18.5 cm. Width: 18 cm. Thickness: around 4.5 cm...
Rare Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar / Cup - Machang
This small pottery jar, or cup, was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. Most known Machang jars of this approximate size have two handles; jars such as this with only one handle are particularly rare...
A rare shards sample of Yuan dynasty copper red yuhuchun vase, vase is decorated with good under glaze copper red, there is good sample drawing of lotus and peony motif. this vase is very good for studying and comparison for any one who interested in studying early Chinese porcelain, excavated from trowulan east java. size: 28 cm height.
Beautiful dark finished hardwood wardrobe from the 19th century. Huang huali wood. Brass hardware. The two drawers inside are fully functional with lock and key. Inset hinges. There are keys for the drawers and doors. It measures 77.25" tall X 49" wide X 21 3/8" deep.
Description:
A straight bamboo stalk was well shaped into a useful walking stick.
In very good condition,the bamboo stick was preserved with nice patina and can be as firm as being used now. A new plastic plug was added at the tip.
Date: 1950s
Length: 88cm.
A finely cast bamboo shaped vase with applied bamboo leaf branch decoration...
A fine large oval stamp seal in green black stone, Uruk period, later 4th. mill. BC.
The seal is carved with a wonderful image of 6 centopedes in high relief, drilled horisontically.
Size: 37 mm...
18th or 19th century Chinese yellow glazed and carved porcelain brush washer. Signed by ¡°Wang Bing Rong¡± who is considered one of the best porcelain carvers of that period. His dates are some what confusing. Some record say he was born in 1736 and died in 1795. Other records have him living from 1862 to 1908. Perhaps the most appropriate approach was taken by Christie¡¯s. In their auction catalog of Fine Chinese Ceramics, New York, 1995, they state, Mr...
A good Chinese Tang dynasty white glaze jar with lid. Ht. 20cm. Condition: minor firing frit to body, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please ask before ordering.
Rare Egyptian pottery jar or beaker, NAQADA I - II, c. 4000 - 3200 BC.
Attractive conical jar in fine hardburnt redish and darker pottery.
Size: 9 cm. wide and 6,8 cm. tall.
Condition: Very fine, very small chips to rim nicely restored, small chip to the base. Pencil number from older collection on the side.
From French Collection, Ex Bonhams Auktion 23.10.2021, Lot 285. Ex Joseph Klein collection, formed in New York between 1941 - 1980.
A small, charming Korean single section cabinet. Three drawers with persimmon panels line the top of the cabinet, with a set of double doors below, on decorative iron hinges incised with sand dollars, and a central filigree edged lock. Within are two small drawers and a large open compartment. The very bottom of the piece has a front drop down lid with roomy open storage inside...
Antique Indian miniature painting of Adharanishvara, the combination of the God Shiva and his consort Parvati in one body. The half male, half female represents the union of opposites, the universal principles: masculine, Purusha and feminine, Prakriti. In this painting, Parvati is easily identified by her beauty and crown. Shiva is identified by the snake the encircle both their neck, his tiger cloth, and his long hair which is secured on top of his head. As traditional, the couple...
1900's Chinese Gilt Silver Kingfisher Feather Hairpin with Cricket & Real Beetle 金蟲 Marked
It is 5.5 inches (14 cm) long by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 14.6 gram.
It has missing feathers, bents at the wire, tarnished silver, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the other one, a medallion of waves and clouds with gold highlights
Tanaka school
Japan – Edo period (1603-1868)
Width: 3.1 in. (8 cm) – depth: 3.3 in. (8.5 cm)
Japanese antique small ko tansu (personal chest) made all of kiri (paulownia) wood with black lacquered iron hardware. This small chest has 7 drawers of various sizes; 2 large drawers on the top portion, 2 medium drawers and 2 small drawers on the lower portion. The hardware is all made of blackened iron and includes round lock plates and square drawer pulls.
Edo Period (1603 - 1868)
Dimensions: 21 3/4" high x 24 3/4" wide x 13" deep.
Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Measurement: Height 13 C.M. / Width 19.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.
Ca. 1700 - 1720, early 18th century
Kangxi Period, Qing Dynasty
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
H: 23 cm (with cover), 21.6 cm (without cover)
From a Jackson, Mississippi private collection
A striking Kangxi period blue and white covered jar, decorated with classic early 18th century motifs: crackled ice and plum blossom ground, diaper shoulder, and qilin beasts within landscaped cartouches. In Chinese, beast (shou) is a homonym for longevity (also shou) -- ...
Chinese painted pottery standing court attendant.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 27.3 C.M. / Width 7 C.M. / Thickness 6.2 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Pl...
This is an exquisite antique cosmetic jar that dates back to the 19th century and originates from the Bengali region of India. The jar is designed in the shape of a barrel, with a rounded body and three plain legs to support the bowl.
The jar is made of bronze, a material commonly used in ancient Indian art and craftsmanship. The jar's cover is adorned with a beautifully crafted peacock finial that adds an extra touch of elegance to the piece. This antique cosmetic jar is not only a stunn...
Japanese antique Edo Era Teapot of Oribe ware.
Size 20 centimeters in height, width 16x12.5 centimeters, 570 grams in weight.
Oribe ware (¿—²¿Ÿ† Oribe-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its use of green copperglaze and bold painted design. It was the first use of colored stoneware glaze by Japanese potters.
It is one of the Mino styles originating in the late 16th century. It takes its name from tea masterFuruta Oribe (1544¨C1615...
19th Century Chinese Gilt Bronze Elephant Shaped Incense Burner
It is 1.4 inches (3.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. It is 183.2 gram.
It has rubbing of patina, pitting, cut marks, bent at the rim and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This marked Dao Guang Period (1821~1850) small plate is 1 inch tall and
5 3/8 inches in diameter. It has blue and green peony and butterflies design on a white background. The fine white lines on the flowers and leaves add a very elegant touch. It is in excellent condition.
Mid 1800s
This tray has a well-painted floral design with green arabesques covering the interior. The exterior is lacquered black and undecorated. There is an overall crackle effect to the interior. There is no flaking, and old separations along the base and sides are stable. Generally, it is in good condition with only modest wear to the interior.
Length: 17 ¾ in., Width: 12 ½ in., Height: 1 5/8 in.
1900's 14K Gold Chinese White Jade Carved Bat Plaque Brooch Marked "14K"
It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) long by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide. It is 30.4 gram.
It is tarnished and has inclusions, minor bent at the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Beautiful Korean stacked clothing cabinet "Yi Chung Nong" in 2-sections with elm wood and inlaid hardwood design, and brass hardware, top section has a row of 3 small drawers on the top, with 2 sets of opening doors. Chosun Period (circa 1900).
Size: 57 1/4" high x 38 1/4"" wide x 16" deep.
top section: 25" high
bottom section: 32 1/4" high
A Very Fine/Rare/Large Korean Buddhist Painting (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva)- 19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 18th to early 19th century,
Amit’a, the Buddha of the Western Pure land, and Attendants.
Painted in polychrome mineral pigments on silk.
It’s in fine condition with colors but has some creases associated age.
it measures 53 ½” h. x 52” w. (136 cm h. x 132 cm w.). ****** This painting has been mounted in paper and wood frame on back (was removed from a outer wood frame).
An Akan gilt metal gold weight cast as a bird on round tapering base. The Akan gold weights are quite unique in the world for their forms. Their weights are so distinguished by their shape that they are now considered decorative art forms only few inches in size. Historically, they were used for measuring gold dust, which was circulating as currency in Ghana and Ivory Coast among the Akans from the 15th until the end of the 19th century. Measures 2.75 inches high and dates late 1800s.
Antique Tibetan Buddhist tsakli miniature painting, considered to be an important visual aid for monks in training when conferring empowerments. This tsakli painting depicts a group of dancing wrathful Dakinis. The Dakinis are female deities of meditation and the bardo, or intermediate state after death and before rebirth.
There are sixteen different colored Dakinis altogether, clothed in human and animal skins, and feasting on corpses.
Eight Dakinis have the heads of various animals; A vultu...
18C Chinese Enameled and Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle Jiaqing Mark and Period
The sides are molded in high relief with two scenes from a traditional Chinese story. It comes with a jadeite stopper.
Size: 7.5 cm tall, 5.3 cm wide, 2.9 cm thick
Condition: Some pigment loss, nicks on the mouth rim and base rim.
This pair of late Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Mille Fleurs (thousand flowers) bowls with cover are 2 3/4 inches high (4 inches with cover) and 5 5/8 inches in diameter. Peony, chrysanthemum, lily, hibiscus, iris and several unknown flowers are painted over the entire exterior and the interior rim of both bowls and covers. There are Qian Long (1736~1795) honorable marks on the bottoms of the bowls and a single peony blossom on the center of the covers. The workmanship is elegant. The gold edging...
