Qing dynasty 19th century blue and white large censer with dragon chasing flaming pearl motif, good condition with glaze chip at lower rim, please see picture for detail, size: 25 cm diameter.
A Very Fine/Rare Korean Square Fragrant Women’s Ornament (Norigae) (각향-角香노리걔) 19th C.: $700, Korean, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
It’s a single brown clay Norigae (향낭-香囊/각향-角香노리) for women molded with two Chinese characters each sides, each other side molded in 동인당 (同仁堂), and a piece of mother of pearl inlaid with floral patterns molded on another side with a long red string and tassels...
19th Century Chinese Japanese Soapstone Embellished Lacquer Snuff Bottle
It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall including stand by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide. It is 108.3 gram.
It has hairline cracks, flea bite chips at the inlays, missing beads, glued to the stand, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1900's Chinese Kesi Embroidery Civil Rank Badge (Buzi) Egret
They are 10.8 inches (27.5 cm) long by 10.6 inches (27 cm) wide.
They have wears, loose and pulling of threads, frayed edges, small tears, stains, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).
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Another lovely and very old bronze weight, Mon duck type, 1636-1700 AD.
Weight: 79,67 grams = 5 Tical.
The bird without beak appendages and sort of 'sleeping', octagonal base with concenthric lines and verification mark of 4-rayed star at the side of base. Added mass.
Condition: Nice Very Fine for type, dark green patina with earthern encrustations!.
Reff. Gear group 4; Mikkelsen p. 114 fig...
18th Century Chinese Bronze Censer Marked "Xuande"
It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) wide. It is 1140 gram.
It has oxidation, rubbing of patina, chips, hairline cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A beautiful seated bronze figure of a seated female deity, Hinduism, India, c. 18th. century.
Small figure that we believe could be a figural weight; of a female deity seated on a stepped throne with vertical lines. She is seated crosslegged with the Vishnu style crown and holding an ever?.Come from a collection only holding antique opium weights
Superb glossy old patina, so we think it has quite some age to it.
Heright 6 cm...
An choice bronze 5 tical opium weight with lovely patina, ca. 1750-1776 AD.
Attractive weight of the Toe type, with a octagonal base engraved with concenthric lines and fine details to the cast.
Possible released by King Hsinbyushin in connection with his war campaigns into Manipur, Lanna and Siam in 1763-1767. Reff: Leif B. Mikkelsen 'Opium Weights', p.133, fig. 71.
Weight: 80 grams (Weight unit: 15,8-16,4 grams)
Condition: Nice very fine...
A rarely offered, early bronze opium weight of Burmese origin, 1600 AD!
Highly attractive massive bronze weight of the archaic style with a round base with verticals, beautyfully made, depicting a ‘Toe’ or lionbeast – a mythical animal. Added weightmass between legs and a circular verification mark at the front of base...
Yuan dynasty Shufu white glaze bowl with dragon motif, rim have restoration and hairline please see picture for detail, size: 19.5 cm diameter.
Height: 28.4 cm (11.3 in)
Width: 11.5 cm (4.7 in)
Depth: 11.5 cm (4.7 in)
Weight: 1.1 kg
Quality old Thai bronze Buddha bust on a timber plinth; age-related surface wear; finely cast and in good condition
Antique Indian necklace of 19 large silver beads. Strung on twine with a large amber bead for closure. Each bead is subtly fluted, collared and has rich patination.
Age: circa 1900
Dimensions: 17" long (each bead is 1 3/8" long)
Antique Indian Bindriware lidded container. Made of iron with fine gold inlaid designs of scrolling vines and flowers. A rounded body sits on a high foot with a round base. Two handles on either side continue the scrolling floral pattern. This type of metal work originates from the area of Bindar, India and has long been valued as a symbol of wealth.
Age: circa 1880
Dimensions: 6 1/4" high x 7" long x 5" wide
Antique Indian Bindriware vase. Made of bronze with silver overlay and incised designs of scrolling vines and flowers. This type of metal work originates from the area of Bindar, India and has long been valued as a symbol of wealth.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 10 3/4" high x 5 1/4" wide
Deity probably Taoist in soapstone. The god is standing, brandishing the Ying and the Yang. It must refer to a specific character and a story or legend. The work is finely executed and the style of the carving is unusual, cartoonish. In addition, the artist allowed himself to cheat by abnormally moving the left ear too close to the eye so that, seen from the front, the face is balanced...
Antique Japanese scroll painting of an eagle. Skillfully painted and possibly of the Kanō School. The eagle stands on a rock over crashing waves. Large scale and dramatic with each feather delineated. Painted in ink and light colors on paper.
Age: Edo Period 1603-1867
Dimensions: Total size: 82 1/2" high x 41" wide (44" wide including rollers). Size of art: 54" high x 35" wide
A rare variant of a heavy Hamsa bird bronze opium weight, dating c. 1820-1850.
Weight: 317 grams = 20 Tical.
Interestingly this weight has a finely incised small bird on the front of the base, instead of the usual 6-rayed star. The first ever we've had with this rare mark of value.
Condition: Nice Very Fine, choice for type, lovely greyish-brown patina!.
Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...
A stunning massive bronze golden Hamsa opium weight of a fine early style, c. 1760-1780 AD.
Weight: 311 = 20 Tical and corresponds to a weight-standard of 15,55 grams, which place it in the mid 18th. century.
The golden Hamsa with lovely details and standing on an large octagonal base stamped with the 9-rayed star...