Antique chinese bronze vase with a wide oval moon shaped body and short, small neck. On either side is a small raised design. Stunning original natural aged patina finish.
Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD).
Size: 10.25" height, 11.75" width
Description:
A cup & stand was well preserved.
It was heavily potted and was applied with greenish glaze.
The characteristic marks of wiring-cutting were left at the bottom. It was a typical method by cutting the vessel from the wheel with a thread or a wire.
Date: Souther/Northern Dynasties, 5th Century.
Width: 10.4cm
Height approximately 24.5 cm (including the stand). Few soft dents at the body. In good condition.
An antique Hill Tribe micro multistrand red and yellow beaded necklace from South-East-Asia. A rare find for collectors. Length: 24" (60 cm.).
Good condition.
A fine and delicate antique Thai bronze left hand of Buddha. Small size : L. 14 cm. x H. 4.5 cm. x W.4 cm. This hand is not mounted on a stand.
Fingers down and palm outwards symbolizes gift giving or bestowal. Good condition. Rare piece. We also have one right hand available in this size.
Chinese antique large pair of heavy carved hardwood plaques inlaid with jade, agate and other semi precious stones, scenes of scholar objects and flower containers with a deep brown lacquer ground, the back of each plaque has characters in gold on a red ground, the frames are carved with flowers and butterflies, heavy bronze hangers, 19th century.
Size of each: 55 1/2" high x 36 3/4" wide
Antique Chinese silken robe in a deep navy color adorned with blue butterflies, blue flowers with forbidden stitching, and rolling waves along the bottom. The sleeves are white silk with embroidery depicting flora and architecture in shades of blue, surrounded by gold stitching, with a beautiful robed woman carrying a fan. The mandarin collar has brightly colored cranes on either side and blue lucky bats on the back of the neck. Gold fasteners of interesting shape adorn the robe's front...
Beautiful Japanese antique 2-section isho tansu (clothing chest) from the Nihonmatsu area of Japan, made with nice keyaki (elm) wood on drawer fronts, safe box in lower right hand corner opens to two small interior drawers, there is a key for the safe, lovely iron hardware includes large warabite shaped drawer pulls with separate small butterfly details, Meiji Period.
Size: 45 3/4" x 43" wide x 17 3/4" deep.
Woodblock print by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawe Hiroshige (1797-1858). The streets are bustling with activity as we see a gentleman who wears a top hat being pulled along in a handcart, a woman in a kimono shading herself with a parasol, and other characters. There are sakura trees blossoming around a flagpole, a communal well, and a beautiful view of the sun rising beyond Mt. Fuji in the distance.
Size: (print only) 6" height, 8.5" length
(with frame) 9.25" height, 11.75" length
Japanese antique scroll painting of a praying mantis and blossoming chrysanthemums, painted in mineral colors on paper, beautiful detail and color, some minor losses, charming subject matter, Rimpa School, Edo Period, attributed to Ogata Korin.
Total size of scroll: 62 1/4" high x 21 1/2" wide (19 1/2" wide not including ends). Size of art: 32 1/4" high x 14 3/4" wide.
Chinese Nephrite Jade Toggle, boy holding branch tightly, 2 3/4" high, 1 3/8 wide, 1" deep, light Celadon color, nice old patina. The condition is good, no damage.
South Chinese Hardwood, Black Wood, deeply carved Dragon Table. Extensively carved with dragons, extreemly heavy. 19th Century and in Excellent Condition. Extremely Rare Table.
Dimensions: 46" Long X 32" Deep X 32" High
Antique wooden carving, that once served as decoration to the front of an Burmese ox cart, depicting a being called a 'kinnaya' from Buddhist and Hindu mythology. Kinnaya are half-bird and half-human celestial musicians. Buddhists believe that Buddha was incarnate as a kinnaya four times in his existence. 19th century- Has stand.
Size: 9.25" height, 16" length
Beautiful porcelain vase with stout, ribbed body, deep red color with blue fleck, a glaze known as flambe, cream crackle glaze on foot, 19th century.
Size: 9" tall, 7" wide
Beautiful porcelain vase with stout, ribbed body, bright red with blue and purple streaked glaze known as flambe, cream crackle glaze on foot, 19th century.
Size: 9" tall, 7" wide
Rare wide brimmed Tibetan hat, meant to be worn by reincarnated lamas of a high-rank, called Tulku, who have the power to choose their manner of rebirth. It is covered in a copper/gold lacquer over incised designs with coiled dragons, flowers, and various Buddhist symbols. The inner part has pierced characters and a raised design, and is topped with a bronze and quartz finial with auspicious designs. Inside of hat has an illegible signature. 17th century
Size: 14.75" wide, 6" tall
Antique Yixing - I Hsing teapot decorated with enamel floral. The bottom of the teapot signed with the seal mark. PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 14 cm wide, 6.5 cm height. CONDITION: Fritting on the lid, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
Antique Yixing - I Hsing teapot decorated with enamel floral. The bottom of the teapot signed with the seal mark. PERIOD : late 19th Cenuryt MEASUREMENTS: 18.5 cm wide, 10 cm height. CONDITION: Fritting on the lid, no cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.