Xuande mark, but ca. 1600s
This incense-burner has a flaring rim form raised on three ogee feet and has its original patina and considerable carbon incrustation from many years of use. Two lion's head handles embellish the body and the cast Da Ming Xuande mark is centered on the base. The interior is darkened from use and the exterior shows small areas of darkened bronze where not obscured by blackish patina. There is a slight dent to the rim. The condition overall is very good...
Chinese Bronze Vase. Height approximately 42 cm (with stand). Weight approximately 7000 g. In good condition.
An absolutely stunning, most attractive piece. A very rare Han Dynasty gilt bronze. The feathers additionally very effectively chiselled.
H : 8,7 cm. L : 11,3 cm.
Provenance : Old German collection.
Heavily cast bronze mirror, decorated with two dragons hunting the flaming pearl. China, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Diameter 15 cm. Excellent condition and nice patina.
Decorated with two figures and a dog in a landscape. China, Song Dynasty (906-1279).
Diameter 13 cm. Good condition and wonderful patina.
Very fine and thinly cast bronze mirror wit unusual decoration. China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 10 cm. Excellent condition.
Rare and large bronze mirror, decorated with ship at sea. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279).
Diameter 17 cm. Wonderful patina.
China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 11 cm. Excellent condition, good patina.
Rare and large bronze mirror, decorated with two fish between waves. China, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Diameter 15,5 cm. Good condition and wonderful patina.
Very good size, beautiful patina. China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 14,5 cm.
Flower shaped mirror, decorated with birds and animal between floral patterns. China, Tang Dynasty (618-906). Diameter 9,5 cm Excellent condition.
China, Han Dynasty (206BC-221AD). Diameter 9,5 cm. Excellent condition and patina.
China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 221 AD). Diameter 8 cm. Excellent condition.
In the shape of a squirrel. Finely engraved. The knife made of steel. Length 7,5 cm (folded) and 11 cm (opened). China, ca. 1900
Shaped as a pile of coins, the lid made of a real silver coin. Hallmarked at the bottom. H. 24 mm, D. 18 mm. (1 x 0,75 inch)
With very fine engraving. The lid decorated with email cloisonné. H. 6,5 cm, W. 6 cm, D. 3 cm (2.7 x 2.5 x 1.25 inch) Minor chips to the enamel on the lid. China, 2nd half 19th century.
The cloisonné stand decorated with rat and vine motif (symbol of long life). H. 18 cm ( 7 inch), D. 10 cm (4 inch). Condition: one chip to the enamel.
A very unusual piece that I've never seen before. Possibly this lamp was made as an advertising piece for a lamp shop, or maybe it was used in an opium kit. The foot has decorations in reliëf, covered with enamels.
H. 25 cm (10 inch), D. 21 cm (8,5 inch). Condition: two minor chips to the enamel. The glass seems to be original.