Jizai okimono of an articulated wooden lobster. This one is a Japanese spiny lobster (ise-ebi in Japanese), a lobster species of Pacific Ocean that grows up to around 12 in (30 cm). It is a popular item in high-class Japanese cuisine.
Wooden jizai okimono are quite rare...
Jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina.
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 2 in / 5 cm – width: 7 in / 18 cm – depth: 3.9 in / 10.5 cm
Amazing massive ushabti of the finest style of the Late period, Egypt, 26th - 30th Dynasty, approx. 664 - 332 BC.
Shown mummiform, this exceptional large and beautiful Ushabti, still untranslated, probably represents an important nobleman. As quite rarely seen, the othervise greenish faience, came out as almost black in the kiln, so it looks almost like basalt, very attractive!
Size: 21,5 cm. tall...
A lovely Sino-Tibetan or Himalayan figure of Vaisravana, Guardian of The North and One of The Four Lokapala Heavenly Kings, c. 19th. century.
This figure was made of a fine alloy of solid silver thus extremely rare and would have been very expensive when made...
Ivory netsuke depicting four painter's seals, linked together, of which the most important has a karashishi as a handle, a symbolic figure representing protection and courage.
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 2.2 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition
Ivory netsuke with amber patina depicting a seated child playing with a turtle while a cat climbs onto his shoulder.
Signed Komin 虎眠 within a rectangular reserve under the base.
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 3 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition
Oval ivory netsuke manju depicting the profile of Daruma, also known as Bodhidharma, a spiritual figure of great importance in Japanese Zen Buddhism.
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition
Ryoshibako document box in black and gold lacquer decorated in takamaki-e and hiramaki-e. In the center of the panel stands an imposing castle, immersed in a natural landscape dominated by Matsu pines.
Nashiji lacquer forms a cloud-like texture adding a touch of depth...
Ivory okimono of exceptional quality depicting a fisherman standing on a rock, with the rough sea crashing around him.
The scene captures a moment of triumph for the fisherman, who raises his fishing rod with a freshly caught fish still attached to the hook.
Signed Munemasa with engraving under the red lacquer dowel base next to an old Christie's label.
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 21.4 x 7 x 5.5 cm...
Ivory netsuke depicting a monk intent on decisively cutting an Oni horn using a large knife. The act itself suggests a struggle between good and evil.
Shōkusai signature with engraving under the base.
Period: Edo 19th century
Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition
A marine ivory okimono with elephant ivory parts depicting a daily life scene of a seated craftsman while he repairs a small wheel...
Pair of bronze vases adorned with inlays, decorated with two Onagadori roosters, known for their elegant length of tail. The roosters are represented perched on a plum branch.
Signed by Yoshimasa for Nogawa company.
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 7 cm.
State of conservation: Excellent condition – With wooden bases and tomobako (storage box)
Ivory okimono, carved from a single block, depicting a Samurai with his katana and fan, while a phoenix appears suspended in the clouds.
Next to the Samurai, a fox and a monkey are curious and seem to share the samurai's surprise and enthusiasm. Signed Kazutoshi 一俊 with engraving under the base.
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 26.5 x 6.5 x 5.5 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition...
A deliciously horrifying painting of a ghost rising from the empty field dating from the 19th century completely remounted and ready to go for another century of leering from the shadows. Ink on paper with highlights of gofun and red pigment separated from a field of blue by a single narrow strand of red and gold Kinran silk terminating in dark wood rollers. The artist has sealed the panting with two crimson chops in the lower corner...
A rare Arita export dish decorated in Kakiemon style with a pair of Hoo birds, (Fenghuang or Pheonixes) amongst rocks and flowers, Peonies and Chrysanthemums. The rim decorated with a Bird and vine pattern arabesque. Identical dishes exist painted in this pattern but enamelled in the classic Kakiemon palette. The “Bird bird and vine” pattern appears on “Kakiemon” export teapots of the same period. The curious blobs arranged in groups of three, represent Stars, Hoshi...
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,3 cm diameter. 2,9 cm high. 567 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Height: 23 cm (9.2 in)
Width: 9.8 cm (3.9 in)
Attractive Chinese porcelain beast-handled vase with four Qilin adorning the shoulders; features two figural panels surrounded by fine raised enamel hatch-work and small vignettes of birds and figures; good condition
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 18,8 cm diameter. 4,2 cm high. 1737 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Height: 27.7 cm (11.1 in)
Width: 13 cm (5.3 in)
Chinese porcelain famille rose handled vase featuring a young woman in a garden setting; a poem script on the reverse; good condition
Height on Saucer: 6.5 cm (2.4 in)
Width of Cup Including Handle: 11.5 cm (4.6 in)
Width of Saucer: 14 cm (5.7 in)
Height of Saucer: 2.6 cm (1.1 in)
Fine example of a Chinese porcelain cup and saucer from the Guangxu Period; both pieces depict dragons amongst foliage surrounded by lotus scrolls below the rims; the base of the saucer is decorated with garlands of foliage; both pieces have a stamped Guangxu mark and are period; good condition
Height: 33 cm (13.3 in)
Width: 16 cm (5.3 in)
Chinese porcelain triple gourd vase; decorated with underglaze blue and polychrome foliage, including peony, orchids and plum blossom; glaze ends accurately just above the base rim; underneath shows a Qianlong mark, but probably later Qing; some age-related wear; good condition
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 11 cm diameter. 3 cm high. 462 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Height: 8.8 cm (3.6 in)
Width: 7.8 cm (3.1 in)
Chinese polychrome enamelled cloisonne lidded round box; decorated with florals and auspicious objects; minor age wear; good condition
Height: 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Width: 2.7 cm (1.1 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.7 in)
Quality Japanese carved netsuke of a young woman holding a garland of flowers over her head; finely detailed, natural material; textured and stained throughout; signed to the base; good condition
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 12,7 cm diameter. 2,5 cm high. 760 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze stand for incense burner. 17,3 cm diameter. 4,1 cm high. 1088 gram weight. original conditions, free from any repair. please see on the pictures.
Chinese Qing dynasty bronze censer or incense burner with wood stand. Xuande mark. 14,5 cm diameter. 9 cm high. Original conditions, free from any repair. Please see on the pictures.
Very good Han Dynasty heavy spinach green lead glazed jar with zoomorphic impressed band at the top. Excellent condition, small unglazed spot near mouthrim- please examine enlargements. D: 14cm/5.5in and H: 11.5cm/4.8in.
Authentic complete, still very bright paint and in very good condition for its age. Exceptional drawings. No restoration. Has been resting in an acrylic custom case which can be picked up by buyer is so desired.
Some photos have a glare due to the acrylic case..
Photo 1 shows Osiris with 2 Papyrus pillars and cobras. And underneath a winged Isis holding 2 Ankhs and 2 reclining jackals on her wings...
A Very Rare/Fine Korean Four Warrior Spirits (四天王) (the four Devas)-the four heavenly guardians of Buddhism-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century,
An each painting in mineral pigments on silk and named.
It’s in good condition with bright colors and
An each painting measures 50cm x 35.5cm
*** See it’s details below (四天王):
1): Jee-Guk Cheon: The King of the East [東方持國天王]
2): Gwang-Mok Cheon: The King of the West [西方廣目天王]
3): Joong-Jan...
A very rare Early medieval / Byzantine bronze key c. 10th-12th. cent.
Interesting key first time in stock with a round bow and large rectangular slotted bit and hollow stem.
Size: 83 mm. long.
Condition: Nice VF, fine metal great patina, a small metal flaw from the making.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
Height on Stand: 20 cm (8 in)
Width: 5.8 cm (2.4 in)
Quality Chinese green crackle vase with a wooden lid and stand; fine overall crackle over a very good foot; good condition
Height: 7 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 6.5 cm (2.5 in)
Depth: 9 cm (3.5 in)
Japanese carved wooden okimono of a yawning man; very characterful piece with inlaid horn eyes; good condition with few signs of age
Height: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.8 in)
Fine example of a Chinese carved cinnabar snuff bottle; features two main panels of buildings within rural settings with scroll-work across the shoulders and sides; standing lappets to the base rim and original knop and bone spoon; inscribed Qianlong mark to the base; very good condition
Height: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Length: 13 cm (5.2 in)
Depth: 4 cm (1.7 in)
Weight: 140 gm
Chinese silver box by Luen Wo; decorated with dragons chasing flaming pearls; marked on the base LW and script; late 19th century; good condition
Height: 5 cm (2 in)
Width: 7 cm ( 2.8 in)
Weight: 750 gm
Fine Chinese gilt bronze knob seal with a Kilin atop; very well-cast and a crisp seal below; small amount of verdigris showing on the base; good condition
Height: 22.8 cm (9.1 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.2 in)
Chinese heavy cloisonne vase of good age; polychrome enamel floral decoration throughout; minor surface wear with age-related issues; good condition
Height: 33 cm (13.2 in)
Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Chinese porcelain famille verte lidded vase; features the emperor and attendants moving through a rural setting; standing lappets with hatched borders on both rims; lid with foo dog atop; good condition
A very attractive Byzantine or darkage bronze chest key approx 6th.-9th. century AD.
The key is finely made with a round bow and square decoration to the hollow stem.
Size: 75 mm. long.
Condition: Extremely fine, superb with even green patina. A condition rarity as such.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
A nice and scarce early iron key probably from a passage door, European, Renaissance, c. Late 14th.-Early 15th. century.
The key with an oval bow and a square stem. The wide bit with a flat design.
Size: 11,7 cm.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact dark iron patina corrosion but sound metal beneath.
Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.
A fine smaller iron key from a chest, Gothic type, early renaissance, c. 14th. century AD.
The key with a complicated S-shaped bit and gothic compartement bow. The stem is square and then round and solid.
The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even tiny statuettes...
Chinese Song dynasty longquan celadon dish. 17 cm diameter. Good condition except very smooth hairline at the center.
This is a Japanese antique Boro textile old indigo dye soft hemp patched rag.
It's cotton with a very nice touch.
Size::Length::196cm (77.1inch) Width::102cm ( 40.1inch)
Oshie (raised cloth picture) with samurai, which is displayed with hina-dolls on the Girl's Festival, or Hina-Matsuri, on March 3rd. It is from a collector in Matsumoto city in Nagano prefecture, and this one was made by a craftsperson in the city too. Made of several kinds of silk, gold brocade, silk crepe, black satin, etc. The face is hand-painted. The back side is washi. In excellent condition. Late 19th early 20th century. W:33cm, L:45cm
Rare Warring States, circa 475–221 BCE, squat gray pottery jar, with incised wave, impressed diamond and large carved spiral patterned bands. The spiral pattern is quite interesting as this is usually only seen on archaic jade bi from the period. Some of the tips of the spiral are broken otherwise superb condition considering its delicacy and age. The surface absorbs water very quickly with a distinct petrichor scent. D: 28cm/11in and H: 14cm/5.5in.
This is a Japanese antique shibori cotton kimono.
Indigo dyeing and Shoen dyeing. There are some remaining grains (protrusions) from the aperture.
It is in good condition with no damage.
Size: Length: 136cm (38.5") / Cuff to cuff, full back: 122cm (48")
This piece was excavated at the site near Hanoi, however the condition is very excellent, this type of tea bowl that had high stand, had been used at the court.
YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSmlyJ_Pgzg
Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
Size: 12.3cm(D) 9.0cm(H)
Accessary; wooden box
Chinese Han dynasty lidded gray earthenware hu-form jar with globular body and slightly flaring neck divided into horizontal grooved bands holding incised decoration of various animals. Two opposing applied taotie mask handles are at the shoulder. The circular domed lid has three loops at the edge. 14 3/4" high. 206 BC – 220 AD. This form was designed to imitate the shape of a bronze hu vase. Very good overall condition for its age and type with typical wear, soiling, and minor chips evi...
Ptah-Soker-Osiris. Wood, gesso ,paint, gold gilt. Wooden base is modern.
Dimensions without base.
Height 24 inches, 61cm
width 7 inches, 18cm
An unusual Kakiemon dish the outer register finely painted with the Shochikubai. The pine, bamboo and prunus painted separately with elongated trailing branches growing from rockwork. The centre painted with a single bough of flowering Camellias, Tsubaki, symbolic of the season of Spring. The reverse painted with a continuous vine arabesque, karakusa and four supur marks arranged in a "Y" shape.
An identical dish is to be found in the Sakaida (Kakiemon) family collection. It is believed to ...
Love lasts beyond the grave, here a skeleton walks, her pate decorated with flowers and a bundle of daisies in her hand as she strolls grinning under the shade of a dilapidated umbrella held by an attendant, a poignant painting signed Shoken dating from the Taisho period (1922). The four character verse above is taken from the Lotus sutra (Hanya-Shingyo) and reads shikisokuzeku, meaning (loosely) all color is void, the void is all color. Completely restored in a chic Tsumugi cloth border with bl...
A wildly crafted bronze image of a shishi lion breathing out a cloud forming the basin for a flower arrangement (known as an usubata). The curly hair has been somehow flaked off and maintained during the casting process, quite an exceptional example. The basin can be removed from the mouth of the creature. Assembled it is 32 x 28 x 33 cm tall (12-3/4 x 11-1/4 x 13 inches) and weighs 4390 grams (9.5 pounds). It is in fine original condition.
A finely potted dish decorated with a pattern of scattered shibagaki, bundles of brushwood, which would have formed part of a decorative garden hedge, with boughs of Plum blossom. This pattern was made for the domestic market and would have been particularly appropriate for the celebration of the New Year. The design is referencing the strong winds and storms of early spring. The dish is decorated in a combination of underglaze blue and “Kakiemon” enamels, over-glaze blue, green. Both of w...
Very rare Japanese comic demon Buaku Kyogen mask dating from the early Edo Period, the golden age of Noh Drama. The Buaku mask is a Kyogen version of the Noh Beshimi character. Kyogen were short, humorous skits performed between Noh acts to lighten the mood. The heavily knit brows and wide leering grimace are wonderful characteristics of this mask. It is covered in layered colored gofun (oyster shell lacquer). It is brilliantly carved, accentuating the depth of his eye sockets, and adding a sens...
Pair of 6-panel screens; ink, colors, gofun (crushed calcified crustacean shell) and gold on paper framed by a double silk brocade border.
The screen on the right represents numerous geese (14), some flying down in front of a black moon, others in search of food or resting among the grass at the edge of a body of water with a background of a mountain.
The left screen depicts egrets (7), three of which are perched on the trunk of a majestic weeping willow, covered in a white pigment represent...
A (North) Korean bronze mirror of petaloid form decorated with floral scrolling to the interior of the rim. The raised border of the central reserve following the petaloid form of the mirror edge. The reserve is divided into five repeating sections each terminating in "spearhead motifs", possibly a leaf with tendrils either side, both from the central boss and the raised border (10 in total, five from the boss pointing outwards, five from the border pointing inwards). The area in between with s...
A fine rectangular vase or incense stick holder of slab construction with applied leonine taotie style handles to its narrow sides.
The front and back sides of the vase decorated with contrasting triangular blocks of diaper brocade in underglaze blue with iron red and gold highlighting the gobenka and pine motifs in the cells and an aka-e kinrande pattern with budo-karakusa (grape vine) in underglaze blue with gilt outlining.
The sides decorated with Chinese style sansui landscapes wit...
This piece was excavated at the site near Hanoi, however the condition is very excellent, this type of tea bowl that had high stand, had been used at the court. This bowl has been used as a tea ceremony bowl in Japan. No repairs.
YouTube movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSmlyJ_Pgzg
Certification: written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.
Size: 12.3cm(D) 9.0cm(H)
Accessary; wooden box
A lovely Egyptian pre-dynastic macehead of squat Piriform, 4th.-3rd. mill. BC.
Very attractive fully polished surfaces and symethric.
Size: c. 49 mm. wide.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Provenance: Cristian Spinu collection, Ex. Helios Gallery and formerly in a 1970s Connecticut (US) private collection.
A very rare full size early gate key in an extraordinary condition, European, late 13th.-14th. century.
Beautiful key with a round bow flute, a long solid stem, large bit with complicated slots.
The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn from Gothic architecture, reproducing on a miniature scale complicated tracery patterns and even tiny statuettes. A number of these tiny loc...