Width: 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
Height: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
Weight: 60 gms

Rare Japanese Komai box; depicts buildings within a landscape surrounded by leafy borders; 24 kt inlay throughout; internal engraved depictions of birds and butterflies; engraved and signed on the base with the Komai Otojiro dragonfly; very good condition

Jin or Yuan Dynasty Cizhou type bowl with black and russet glaze, from a northern kiln. Broken and glued back together (obviously). This has a broad indented lip on the rim. D: 6.7cm/6.8in and H: 7.1cm/2.8in.

Late 19th century wooden netsuke of Daruma (the founder of Zen Buddhism) enveloped in his monastic robe. The subject represents Daruma coming back from deep trance in which he sat meditating without moving for 9 years. Skillfully carved out of chosen matsu (Korean pine wood), the face is done in ittobori (one cut) style characteristic of Hida school of netsuke carvers with clever use of wood grain as element of design...

Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1910s) Chinese natural dried Buddha’s hand citrus fruit for placement on a scholar’s desk or an altar. Superb natural design, beautiful skin texture, overall in great condition. Excellent object for contemplation on scholar’s desk. Length 3 1/2 inches.

Superb example of the famed Takaoka bronze guild. C. 1920 Taisho Period. Written on the original paulownia wood box is 'Natsume-gata' (in the shape of the tea ceremony natsume tea container). Also written is 'Enji Kabin' (Murashido flower vase). The Takaoka red hanko or seal is on the wood lid. 10" tall by 6" in diameter. excellent condition.

Full-bodied young bovine standing on short legs. The massive head with short horns, protruding eyes and bulging muzzle. Skin folds around the neck, tail indicated.
Moldmade hollow figure, small vent hole between the hind legs.
White slip all over, remains of yellow ochre and pink pigment. Root marks.
The ink inscription on the bottom refers to Fischer’s 1941 sale and reads 234-B1404-ist pe.
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A Genuine SONG DYNASTY BLACK CERAMIC POT with 2 intact loops and rare vertical incision décor lines. Size: 8.5 cm diameter. This SONG DYNASTY POT was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam. Condition overall good, no cracks, chips nor restorations. Shine from Black glaze faded because of many years under water/current. Fine specimen for Collectors!

A RARE AND GENUINE SONG/YUAN DYNASTY LONGQUAN FINELY GLAZED CELADON POT with molded Flower and Foliage Design, 14th Century. This fine and rare Celadon was found in the Musi River, close to Palembang City, which was the Capital of the SRIVIJAYA KINGDOM and which had a vast trade network with China and Siam (today Thailand). The glazed part of the base also has a rare surrounding molded Flower motif! Furthermore, this fine Celadon has 2 intact loops. Base is without glaze. Size: height 7 cm...

Late Qing (1900s) Chinese sculpture / scholar’s rock made out of natural rootwood (or at least the lower part of a trunk. Rich architecture of multiple branches and knots, beautiful texture of the surface. Wonderful mellow patina, very pleasant feel of age to the piece, nicely heavy. Excellent item for a scholar’s desk. Height 10 inches.

An early, and thus rare, intact pottery figure of a lady with raised arms, Greek, likely Soutth-Italian workshop, ca. 4th. century BC.

Impressive large mouldmade figure; She has long hair and is wearing a necklace.

Size: 23,3 cm. tall.

Condition: Superb! Perfectly preserved with it's original white pigments and uncleaned sediments.

Ex. Old private collection, aquired before 1980.

19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehua Dehwa Porcelain Kwan Yin Buddha Marked

It is 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall by 5.9 inches (15 cm) wide. It is 2 Lb.

It has dark spots, skip glazes, glaze cracks, a chip at the sleeve, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Handle Cup

It is 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall by 4.15 inches (10.6 cm) wide. It is 75.2 gram.

It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Embroidered Wall Hanging Knots & Tassels

It is 57.3 inches (145.5 cm) in length.

It has loose, pulling, and missing threads, frayed silk, stains, wears, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Kutani Porcelain Pink Kimono Geisha

It is 16.9 inches (43 cm) tall by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 6 Lb.

It has rubbing of paint, skip glazes, chips, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Handled circular ikebana basket (hanakago) in Chinese style, in vanished bamboo and rattan. Inside in copper alloy.

Ikebana or Ka-do (the way of flowers) is a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Unlike Western floral art, ikebana does not aim to emphasize only the beauty of the flowers and the harmony of colours...

A VERY RARE SONG PERIOD, SAWANGKALOKE-SISACHANALAI, SIAMESE-THAI, IRON BROWN GLAZED SMALL MEDICINE BOTTLE. 14-16th Century. Has 2 intact loops as well as incised ringed ribbing. Good overall condition, no cracks, hairlines nor restorations. One inconsequential nick on the lip. Size: height 8cm. VERY RARE ITEM!

A Genuine Song Period SAWANGKALOKE-SISACHANALAI, SIAMESE-THAI IRON-BROWN GLAZED JARLET WITH LIP. This jarlet is half way glazed with horizontal incised ring ribbing towards the top. Very good condition.14-16th Century. Size:height 8 cm.

A genuine SONG DYNASTY,(960-1279 A.D.) CHINA, JAR WITH 4 LOOPS. Glazed in honey color, except for bottom area and base. Size: height 6.25" (16 cm.). Good condition overall.

A genuine antique KHMER LIME POT, 12-14th Century, Iron-Brown with incised motifs and horizontal ringed ribbing towards the top/neck. Size: 5" diameter x 3" height (13 cm x 7.75 cm). Condition overall good, no cracks/hairlines nor leaking, but several body chips and on the neck/lip as shown in the photographs.

A very impressive and extremely rare sculptural plaque in pottery, Greek, ca. 2nd. century BC.

Gorgoneion is depicted in 3D on top with wings and a lovely expression, the round Aegis below.

Size: 18 cm. wide and the head 4,5 cm. deep and 7-8 cm. tall.

Condition: Intact in all it's parts. The Aegis reassembled from fragments.

Ex Old Collection, aquired before 1980.

A splendid and rare pottery Oli lamp, likely North Africa, 4th. century AD.

The lamp depicts a wonderfully detailed portrait of the Empress Fausta in a central medallion inside a decoration with geomethric and floral symbols - very decorative composition.

Size: 13,3 cm.

Condition: Nearly superb, microscopic closed ding to the spout, but it's intact.

Ex. Old collection, aquired between 1970-1995.

This is indigo dye cotton tsutsugaki textile futon cover at the edo-Meiji era. Very auspicious, brave hawk and pine tree design. The material is thick indigo-dyed cotton. The technique of indigo dyeing Tsutsugaki is very good and beautiful. It is unused and has no stains or damage. The state is excellent. It is a very valuable gem. Please add it to the collection. Four panels are sewn together. Size: Length 168 cm (66.1 inches) / Width 126 cm (49.6 inches)

A Very Fine a Map of Korea with Sea of Corea (Mer De Corea-大韓海峽)-18th C.: 1746 Published. It's in good condition, framed, it measures 39cm x 24cm image only. This fine engraving map is from Antoine-Francois Prevost d'Exiles's Histoire Générale des Voyages, ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre, qui ont été publiées jusqu'à present dans les différentes langues de toutes les nations connues...

Antique Japanese samurai's shiko ebira, open type of quiver for carrying arrows (ya). Finely made of carved wood with iron fittings and lacquer finish. Decorated with gold mon on a black lacquer ground. Comes with a set of 5 arrows and displayed on a custom fabricated bronze stand. Kyudo (the art of archery) was practiced in battle and in hunting.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: including stand: 40 1/2" high x 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep

Terracotta head of one of the Dioscuri wearing a pointed cap with bulged rim. Strands of wavy hair frame the face.
The head is almost entirely covered with a white slip. The details of the face such as eyes and mouth were rendered with additional colors.
The celestial twins Castor and Pollux, the so-called Dioscuri, were regarded as the patrons of travellers and sailors...

A large for type attachment from a brazier, a pottery container for fire, molded within a rectangular framework and set vertically with the head of Silenos, his long full beard extended forward to form support for a vessel.

Size: 14 cm. wide and 12 cm. tall.

Ref: Hayes, John W., Greek and Greek-Style Painted and Plain Pottery in the Royal Ontario Museum, 1992 ROM, fig. 247 - 250.

A very attractive terracotta figure, depicting a Eros riding a goat, Roman Emperial, ca. 1st. century AD.

Very nice details of the winged Eros holding on the Goats horns, and the are standing on a tall base.

Size: 13 cm. tall and c. 9 cm. wide.

Concition: Choice and intact, unrepaired and with the original sand in the devices.

Ex. Private Collection from before 1980.

A marble figure of a corpulent girl putting a finger at her mouth, the typical childish gesture known from Harpokrates. Graeco-Roman Period, 332 B.C. - 1st. A.D.

Very good style and workmanship and nice white marple with patina.

Size: 12,5 cm. tall and quite massive, mounted on a wooden plint which makes it 15,2 cm...

Charming Ming Dynasty bowl with a pattern of a water buffalos in three different poses, there is hairline crack and gold leaf and lacquer repaired chip. D: 11.5cm/4.5in and H: 4.5cm/1.8in.

Special Offer: Reduced from $500 to $300. Rare and unusual 3 paneled piled blanket from the Rawang ethnic group in the Kachin State, Burma. The ground is woven from hemp, the reddish head ends are dog hair .There are a few areas that have a bright colored commercial yarn but other than that, all natural dyes. In the red field there are some bits of missing weft noted in enlargements. This piece is circa 1950 (plus or minus), definitely old an old piece. The Rawang are an upland living ...

Rectangular box for paper (Ryōshibako) decorated with birds and pine trees.

The lid presents a design mixing several techniques of lacquer work. This is visible with the three cranes represented in the middle of pine branches in gilded maki–e (a precious metallic varying density powdered sprayed onto a base or background of fresh lacquer) on a black background.

The crane in the center is in brown lacquer with metallic pigments. It's standing in pro...

A very attractive terracotta figure, depicting a standing pygmae, Roman Emperial, ca. 1st. century AD.

The Pygmae is very detailed depicted semi-nud with enormous phallos.

Size: 9,8 cm. tall.

Concition: Choice and intact! A few light chips to the base, the original pigments finely preserved!

A wonderful large Roman terracotta figure Aphrodite of the Anadyomene type, Roman 1st. cent. AD.

Exquisite roman statuette of Venus Anadyomene represented naked, standing, in contrapposto position, with a slight hip caused by the lifting of the right foot. With her elbows bent, she delicately holds back her hair. Her left thigh slightly sustained on a low altar that holds a mantle at the top and presents a bas-relief amphora resting on the front.

Size: 18,5 cm.

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A genuine TANG DYNASTY (618-906 A.D.), China, EWER-KENDI drinking vessel with spout. Exceptional natural emerald green/black patina (river find)! Good overall condition, tiny chip on the very front of the spout. Base is not glazed. Size: height: 6 3/4" inches x 5" center diameter(17 cm. x 13 cm. center diameter). VERY RARE.

Two Genuine SONG Period, SAWANGKALOKE-SISACHANALAI, SIAMESE-THAI iron brown glazed jarlets, both with 2 intact loops and horizontal incised ringed ribbing towards the top, 14-16th Century. The bases are not glazed. Size: height ~13 cm (~5 1/4"). Good overall condition, no cracks etc. Price: US$ 195 EACH, or $ 375.00 for both, excluding shipping.

Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Length: 5.6 cm (2.3 in)
Depth: 3.9 cm (1.6 in)
Weight: 195 gms

Quality miniature bronze okimono of a rat; fine casting and patina throughout