A Beautiful Korean Koryo Bronze Pear-Form Bottle/Natural Green Patina-13th/14th C.: Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th to 14th century.
The bottle with beautiful natural green patina over the body in welling body
cast in the mid-section and shoulder with rings, further repeated on the tall trumphet
shaped neck with lipped mouth, all supported on a high thin foot ring...
White Jade Qilong Belt Buckle (QHJ101607)
19th century
Qing dynasty
Khotan (Hetian) jade of a grayish white hue
Length: 8.6 cm
Width: 1.8 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Weight: 36.4 grams
From a New York estate
A nicely carved 19th c white jade belt buckle, of reticulated qilong dragon form. The tone of the jade is of a translucent grayish white.
Condition: Some minor age-related wear to the jade surface...
Height approximately 22.5 cm. There are several parts not completed. Repaired.
A Very Rare Korean Silver Bar Hairpin/Enameled Bamboo, Bird, plum -19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The long terminal cast with bamboo leaves, flying cranes and plum flower head with a
roundel coral inserted into the plum flower-head on the either side of the bamboo head-end,
and enameled in blue, red, green, and yellows, the cylindrical silver bar ends with a point tip...
Diameter approximately 17.5 cm. Little dirt to the dish. A hairline at the rim. In good condition.
Rare Japanese Sado Island Funa Tansu, also known as a captains ship safe. Made of solid quarter sawn Keyaki (Zelkova wood) burl construction with heavy hand-forged iron plates and mounts. The front of the piece with a drawer above a pull-out panel, opened by Kakute handles. The bottom panels pulls away to reveal four interior drawers surrounding a second pull-out panel, all with Hirute handles. The middle panel opens to a safe keeping box with heavy iron lock and hardware...
This is truly a museum worthy piece from the great satsuma artist, Seikozan. It is probably our all time favorite example from this artist. This vase is literally smothered with intricate enamel and gold work. The vase stands 9 1/2 inches tall. This vase appears to be nearly perfect but it has had an amazing and nearly invisible rim chip repair.
Mounted on a black lacquered platform with wooden wheels. The horse is carved from Keyaki wood, which is covered in lacquered brown leather. The eyes are reverse painted glass. It has ears of leather, with real horse hair tail and mane. The horse is outfitted with iron bits and silk harness. The kura saddle is lacquered in red, with a leather cushion seat and silk straps. Cords are attached to the abumi stirrups and aori mats. The bagu tassel fringes and cords tuck under the tail...
A Very Fine Korean Goryo Bronze Mirror with a Sailing Ship-14th C.:
Korea, Goryo dynasty, 13th -14th century.
The design is cast in high relief on the obverse of this Mirror depicts a ship sailing
on a stormy sea. A large dragon arises from the upper left and right with clouds of
spray cap the surging waves...
Chinese Five dynasties Yue Yao Bowl decorated with incised flowers motive at outer wall. 10,5 cm diameter, 6,7 cm high. Bowl have restorations (please look carefully at the pictures).
A Very Rare/Fine/Old Korean Bronze Official 3 Horse Warrant: Korea, Joseon dynasty.
Dated 1624.Of circular form, one side with three overlapping horses, the reverse
inscribed ‘the Fourth Year of Cheonki’ and with the seal of Sangseowon. dated 1624
(一六二四), 銅馬牌,《尚瑞院玉字號三馬牌天啓四年三月日》題字,「尚瑞院製」款...
A Very Rare/Fine Long Silver Hairpin(칠보봉황잠)/Enameled Phoenix-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The large terminal cast with two confronted phoenixes and natural coral-산호)
jewels and with confronted cranes, longevity medallions and feathers in low relief and
further bead jewels, the the edging of the enameled silver in blues reds, greens, red
and yellows, the cylindrical shaft silver with pointing tip...
A Very Fine/Rare Korean Silver Inlaid Rectangular Iron Box with Cover-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
Of rectangular shape box with four round supporter on the flat bottom, the cover inlaid with a large, stylized character “double happiness”- medallion with in bands of florets, key-fret work,
the sides of the box inlaid with a deer, pine, fungus, cranes, bamboo and auspicious plants within medallion scrolls. It’s in very fine condition. Measurements: 8.5cm h...
Very Fine/Rare Korean Silver/Copper Inlaid with Symbols of Longevity Box/Cover-19th C.:
Korean, Joseon period, late 19th century.
The mixed silver and copper inlaid rectangular tobacco box is a very rare, its cover silver inlaid with an auspicious character “double happiness” with geometric designs in silver and copper, and symbols of longevity inlaid silver and copper in medallions on the 4 sides surround by bands of key-fret work, a dark blue velvet linen laid down in the interiors...
A Very Rare/Fine Korean Long Silver Bar Hairpin/Enameled Phoenix Head-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The large terminal cast with two confronted phoenixes on either side of coral-산호)
jewels and with confronted cranes, longevity medallions and feathers in low relief and
further bead jewels, the the edging of the enamels silver in blues reds, greens, red
and yellows, the cylindrical shaft silver with pointing tip...
Diameter approximately 14.5 cm. In good condition.
An antique Japanese 3 section Kimono Biraki Isho Tansu (stacking chest on chest with hinged doors) constructed entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. Hinged doors open to 3 removable kimono trays. Spacious storage behind the sliding doors in the top section with 3 additional side by side storage drawers. Bottom section has 2 large drawers for additional storage space.
Each section can be separated for use in different rooms of the home...
A Quite Large/Rare Korean Iron Silver Inlaid Box with Cover-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. with old silvery patina.
An unusual decoration with bat and butterfly, quite large silver inlaid box in rectangular shape box inlaid with a double happiness on the top between floral leafs and sides with bats and butterflies as well surrounded by a key-fret borders,
It’s in very fine condition with old patina over the surfaces,
Measures 13.2cm x 10cm x 9.6cm.