Antique Japanese musha-ningyo samurai doll of the old warrior, Takenouchi no Sukune and the baby Ōjin. Takenouchi was the vassal of the Empress warrior, Jingū-kōgō.
The wife of the 14th sovereign, Chuai, Jingū ruled as empress-regent after her husband was killed in battle in 200 A.D. Considered the 15th Japanese imperial ruler, she lead an invasion of "the promise" land (believed to be the Korean Peninsula)...
Antique Japanese musha-ningo (samurai doll) of the Empress Jingū-kōgō (Okinagatarashi-hime no Mikoto 170 - 269). The wife of the 14th sovereign, Chuai, Jingū ruled as empress-regent after her husband was killed in battle in 200 A.D. Considered the 15th Japanese imperial ruler, she lead an invasion of "the promise" land (believed to be the Korean Peninsula). After 3 years away, Empress Jingū returned to Japan, surviving a ship wreck...
A nice pair of brass figures of deities, Krishna dancing on the Cobra and female deity dancing, India or Nepal, c 19th.-20th. cent.
Size: 8,8-10,2 cm.
Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1950s-1980s.
Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Early "Blue & White" Vase
This rare pear-shaped vase or bottle was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) by one of the kilns at Yuxi county in Yunnan province, one of the first places in the world where blue & white ware was produced. It is "heavily-potted" and decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with floral and leaf designs. It is coated with a clear glaze that falls short of the heavy irregularly cut foot...
Large Chinese Song Dynasty Qingbai Porcelain Ewer
This wide-bodied porcelain ewer was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It is particularly "heavily-potted" for its type. It has a "kinked" spout, a wide loop handle and two decorative loops on opposite sides joined at the shoulder and neck. It is coated in a fairly thick greenish blue glaze that is crackled in places. The base remains unglazed revealing the creamy-white body.
Height 22.5 cm. Weight 1.325 kg...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl (Hongzhi)
This blue and white porcelain bowl with flared rim was made during the late 15th - early 16th century (Hongzhi reign 1488 – 1505). The outer wall is decorated in underglaze blue with a honeycomb pattern. The central decoration is loosely based on a vajra (Buddhist sceptre) with various other decorations around the inner wall. It is coated in a finely-crackled glaze.
Diameter 14.5 cm...
Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ridge Tile - Lion Dog
This sturdy ridge tile in the form of a seated lion-dog dates to the latter part of the Ming Dynasty (c. 1600 - 1644). It is coated in a thick and finely-crackled attractive turquoise glaze. The curved underneath of the tile remains unglazed and has the impressions of a finely-woven cloth on which it must have been placed during manufacture.
Height 22 cm...
A finely made and substantial glass flask, Roman Emperial, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
In green glass with a wide folded mouth and slightly curving walls.
Size: c. 10,3 cm. tall and 4,4 cm. wide.
Condition: Extremely fine, intact with fine silver irridescence and sound.
Ex. European Collection, comes with COA.
Fine lot of two early bronze figures, probably 18th. century or earlier.
Size: 57-53 mm.
Condition: Near Very fine intact with fine wear from worship.
Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen, 1950s-2012.
Large fragment of a Greek red figure Crater, c. 4th. cent. BC.
Figural decoration with part of a female.
Size: c. 15 cm. long and 8 cm. wide.
Ex. Old private Collection, comes with COA from Clive Sawyer 'Antiquities and Ancient Coins'
An interesting and finely made 'Kissing Bird' opium weight, Late Shan, 19th./20th. cent.
Weight: 10 Tical / 167,62 grams
Condition: Good Very fine, attractive with a nice brown patina.
Provenance: Collection of Gunna Munkvad, Denmark, aquired from the 1950s-1980s.
The urn is made of very hard porcelain stoneware, the body and lid were turned. 5 cases were glued to the slip on the shoulder, as they are deeply hollow, without however crossing their support, I think that they must have served as a receptacle for incense sticks, a decoration of petals and stylized flowers is vigorously incised before firing, then covered with a cracked celadon glaze. Chinese work from the Song dynasty around the 11th-12th century...
Satsuma tea bowl, decorated with richness of detail, depicting the evocative Nikkō Shrine and numerous visiting pilgrims.
The external reserves are decorated with figures and characters, each of which is represented with great care and precision.
Signed Kyoto Satsuma with Shimazu clan mon under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 6 x 15 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Refined Satsuma tea bowl, decorated with skill and richness of detail, lobed in the shape of a chrysanthemum with inflected edge.
Inside, four chrysanthemums painted in white and pink enamel stand out against a golden background of chrysanthemums, which also extend outside...
Satsuma ceramic tea bowl, depicting a traditional village with theater masks along the inner and outer rim. The bowl features an elaborate decoration made with enamel and gold.
Signed Senzan under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 6.5 x 15 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
A bronze okimono depicting a young geisha walking barefoot with an elegant kimono and a smiling face, with her hands raised behind her head.
I have the perfect haircut to match the quality of the Tokyo school and the high quality of the foot to highlight the elegance and elegance of the movement.
Signed Harumitsu (Seikō) entered a square uppercut.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 30 x 11.5 x 10 cm...
Quality dark patina bronze sculpture depicting the study of a powerful tiger in an unusual position.
The animal's posture is engaging with the paw raised and the tail curled upwards along the end. The streaks of the fur are depicted in a masterly way and highlighted with a strong engraving.
Signed under the belly with the mark of the Maruki company (in the square) and the engraver Atsuyoshi.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji second half of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 26 x 49 x 14 cm...
Okimono of the Tokyo school made in bronze, depicting a farmer returning home after the harvest.
He carries two fruit baskets, which are filled with harvest products. To carry the baskets, the farmer has a long stick over his shoulder, with the ends of the baskets hooked to it.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 31.5 x 23 x 13 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Marine ivory okimono depicting Shoki grasping an Oni, who is attempting to take a rolled scroll on top of a box.
Shoki holds the demon with one hand while in the other he holds a sword, a symbol of his courage and his will to protect what is sacred.
Signed under the Gyokushi base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 6 x 4 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Ivory okimono with blind travelers defending themselves from the aggression of four scoundrels who try to rob them of their bags and food.
The scene involves nine characters, three of whom receive sticks, umbrellas and punches.
One of the most curious moments is the character at the top, who loses a geta during the battle...
Ivory okimono depicting a fisherman returning on his journey, carrying on his back a basket on which his child is resting and holding a large fish.
The woven basket, the ropes, the engravings on the clothes and the hands were made with great precision and care.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 24.5 x 10 x 6.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Chinese pottery flute player musician panel.
Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 40.5 C.M. / Width 20.3 C.M.
Height including stand: 52.3 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground)...
A rare late Edo Period (19th cent) Shishi Lion Foo Dog Statue made of iron rich Bizen clay, wood fired in an Anagama kiln.
Shishi (or Jishi) is translated as "lion” but it can also refer to a deer or dog with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. This mythical beast was probably introduced to Japan from China via Korean in the 7th or 8th century AD, during the same period as Buddhism’s transmission to Japan, for the Japanese shishi combines elements of both the...
BOY ON BABY
Quite a unique old traditional Japanese Fushimi ningyo clay doll, together with too small boy? or too big baby?, 19th century, 26 x 13.5 x H 20 cm (10.23 x 5.31 x 7.87in), with the engraved sign at the bottom seemed to be the one of 'Ikaruga Kouemon' as the Edo period's master Fushimi doll craftsman, but not sure. Aged deterioration as is.
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A masterpiece of Akahada Pottery ware in the shape of a wooden bucket with elaborate scrolling feet from the kiln of Okuda Mokuhaku. It is 18 x 18 x 19 cm (7 x 7 x 7-1/2 inches) and is in excellent condition, enclosed in a modern wooden collector’s box.
Okuda Mokuhaku (1800-1871) was born the son of a merchant in Sakai Machi Yamato Koriyama in Nara Prefecture that served the local lords with hair ornaments, make-up supplies and other fashionable items. His given name was Kamematsu, whi...
Impressive large standing wood sculpture of He Xiangu何仙姑- the only women in the pantheon of the Eight Chinese Immortals. This is at least Qing dynasty possibly earlier originally she would be holding a lotus in her hands. Once source describes her as being “the Patron Saint of Housewives”. Height: 97cm/38in and has a lovely benevolent expression. Condition as pictured, there is a dedication niche on back but the contents have been removed.
Unusual grey pottery jar from the syncretic Buddhist Dali Kingdom circa 982CE–1253CE, which was located in present day Yunnan. The Dali State was not fully absorbed into the Chinese Empire until the Ming Dynasty, although it did accept Mongol control and were by and large allowed to manage their own affairs as long as they contributed soldiers. This jar has mysterious animal appliqued faces well as Buddhist images set against peepul tree leaves (Bodhi Tree). This is in good condition wit...
Jar with pouring spout serving as an important ewer for tea, wine or water. Decor of a dragon energetically painted in underglaze cobalt blue, its eagle claws widely deployed. 4 sturdy handles allow you to hang the ewer. This type of hanging container is made of bronze and was used on boats, hence its name "sampan teapot". The pouring spout was formerly restored. All the rest of the object is in good condition.China 17th century or before.
Two Kome-bukuro (rice bag) made of cotton fragments which are hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye. They are stripes, kasuri and fine katazome (stencil-resist dye). Both have writing with sumi, Echizenya, the shop's name and "Hane" which is located in Shimane prefecture facing to the Japan Sea. Kome-bukuro was used when people dedicated rice or grains to temples or shrines. Both are in excellent condition, bags and strings. 19th to early 20th century. Large one:31cm x 27cm, Small one:23cm x 27cm
Rice bag made of hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye cotton fragments which are kasuri, katazome (stencil-resist dye) stripes etc. It was used when people dedicated rice or other grains to temples or shrines. It has beautiful fine katazome cotton cloth for lining. In good condition but string in the hem is damaged and cord for binding is lost. 19th to early 20th century. W:37cm, H:27.5cm
Meiji Period ca. 1880 zen temple meal gong from Tottori Prefecture, Japan. Rich patina from temple candle smoke and oil lanterns. Excellent condition. With striker. Heavy original iron chain for hanging. 22" long x 12" tall and 6" deep. Ask for shipping quote.
Small iron in cast bronze, relief decoration in the traditional archaic style, exceptionally part of the handle is in jadeite. Usually these irons are simply made of bronze because they were utilitarian objects, which is why it is curious that this one has this precious contribution. The tip fits perfectly and seems to be well 'origin. It must be an iron used in an important family. Difficult to give a precise date, the bronze has a beautiful, very old patina, 19th century or much earlier.
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The cigarette holder is made of iron decorated with a damascened dragon in gold, silver and sentoku (copper alloy). On the reverse is represented Mount Fuji damascened in silver, at the bottom right the mint mark as well as the "24 carat gold" guarantee. Japanese cigarette holders from this period are very numerous and of different quality, often simple with landscape decoration, sometimes mediocre, some are even vulgar copies in simply gilded metal, but here we have an absolutely exceptional ex...
A marine ivory okimono, depicting a Ryu dragon fleeing upwards into the clouds passing under the arm of a character sitting on the tatami.
Signature 'Gekko (?) tō' 月古かたな engraved under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 20 x 8 x 6 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Bronze okimono depicting a player of the biwa (琵琶), a short-necked Japanese stringed musical instrument, portrayed in a sitting position.
Signature engraved under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 15.5 x 14 x 12 cm. – Weight: 1.2 kg.
State of conservation: Very good
Ivory okimono depicting a Japanese farmer tying three daikon turnips with a rope.
The details of the farmer are finely engraved and sculpted, testifying to the artist's mastery.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 10 x 12.5 x 9.5 cm.
Ivory dimensions: 7 x 8.5 x 5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Kogo box 香合, incense and perfume holder, in polychrome enamels in the cloisonné technique with a turquoise background depicting a mandarin duck.
On the sides there are floral motifs of bamboo and lotus flowers. The turquoise background evokes the image of crystal clear waters and clear skies.
The interior is covered with an original fabric.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 3.3 x 6 x 4.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Table screen composed of four cloisonné panels worked in the ginbari technique with translucent enamels on a red background decorated with polychrome irises.
The red background provides a contrast for the polychrome irises, which represent the rebirth and beauty of nature.
On the back of the screen the swallows are engraved on silver metal.
Origin: Japan
Period: Taisho-Showa 1920 ca.
Dimensions: 18 x 33 x 0.3 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Bronze okimono from the Tokyo school, depicting a farmer with a basket, which contains seeds.
The farmer is represented in a working position, intent on sowing seeds.
Signed Seiya six within square reserve on the relief base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 26.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Ivory okimono depicting Hotei, one of the seven Sages of Good Luck.
He is depicted smiling and sitting on his sack, while he holds the stick. Next to him there is a child who hugs the end of the sack.
Signed Tomihiro under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 5.5 x 17 x 4 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
A very rare and interesting large fragment of a sculptural torquise blue faience vessel with moulded decoration, Egypt, probably Amarna period, 14th. century BC.
The fragment represent up to 40% of what was once a hemispheric low bowl with pseudo handles and black and torquise glaze. Moulded decoration of large snake and the tail of another which would have adorned the other side.
Size: 13-14 cm. long.
Ex. Cristian Spinu collection, ex old European collection. ...
Burmese wooden sitting boy.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century
Size: Height 54 C.M. / Width 31 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 21 C.M. / Width 12 C.M. / Depth 6.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age).
Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Lovely bronze figure of Hercules in a typical youthful Etruscan style with no beard, Late Etruscan or Gallo-Etruscan, c. 4th.-2nd. century BC.
Herakles, the mythological hero, is depicted standing in contrapposto, his weight resting on his right leg while his left leg is slightly bent. He is depicted naked, except for his cloak, made of the skin of a lion, either the Nemean lion or the lion of Cithaeron; he has used the paws of the animal to tie the skin beneath his neck, and has its ...
Rare Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of king instead of ordinary monk's robes.
Crowned Buddha represents the Buddha's role as a universal sovereign.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century
Size: Height 66 C.M. / Width 25 C.M. / Depth 19.5 CM.
Condition: Some expected degradation due to its age including old wears. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A fabulous Rootwood stand of dark red hardwood with a web of interlacing root-legs beneath. It is 48 x 32 x 8 cm (19 x 12-1/2 x 3 inches) and is in overall fine condition, dating from the first half of the 20th century.
Rice bag made of fragments of hand-spun cotton with stripes, checks and katazome (stencil-resist-dye), all vegetable indigo and brown dye. The cord is hemp. The square cloth in the bottom is fine and beautiful katazome with "two cranes facing" motif. Kome-bukuro was used when people dedicated rice to temples or shrines. In excellent condition except for a few holes and mending patches. The latter half of the 19th to early 20th century. W:57cm, H:28cm, Bottom:30cm x 28cm.
An ancient Egyptian white steatite scarab, with finely engraved anatomical features such as clypeus, prothorax and elytra. The reverse is detailed with hieroglyphs, including the engraved depiction of a beetle scarab with the sun disk, a basket, a feather of Maat and a papyrus stem. The amulet is pierced longitudinally for suspension.
Origin: Egypt
Period: 1539 - 664 B.C.
Date: 18th - 25th Dynastie
Material: Steatite
Dimension: 1,3 cm. ...
Painting on Egyptian pottery is not very common before the New Kingdom (1550-1069 BC), but appears often in the late 18th Dynasty. This blue-decorated pottery was first recognised on a bigger scale at the palace of king Amenhotep III (1388-1351/50 BC). This sherd probably comes from the palace site at Tell el-Amarna, built by Amenhotep III's son, king Akenaten
Amarna period painted vessels were mostly storage jars made from Nile-silt clay and would originally have contained luxury li...
Shabti for The Beloved God's Father, the wab-priest, the Chief of the Scribes, Amen-hotep
A parallel was sold by Puhze Gallery cat. 16 no 282. There is also a similar example in the Louvre
Origin: Egypt
Period: New Kingdom, 21th Dynasty,
Date: c. 1075 - 945 B.C
Material: Fayence
Dimension: 12,5 cm.
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19th Century Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Shakyamuni
It is 18.5 inches (47.1 cm) tall by 8.7 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 8834 gram (19.5 Lb).
It is tarnished and has oxidation, pitting, firing holes, casting imperfection, chips at the tip of the ushnisha, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1900's Japanese Bamboo Carved Vase with Figurine
Each is 14.9 inches (38 cm) tall by 6.4 inches (11.8 cm) wide. Total weight is 2.8 lb.
They have hairline cracks, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A sparse image of tiny boats, sails stretched with wind floating out off the coast by Shirakura Niho enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Enko Hobari (Sails Stretched in the Distant Harbor). Pigment on silk bordered in patterned cloth extended in beige. The scroll is 65.5 x 132.5 cm (25-3/4 x 52 inches). There is some toning to the silk typical of age, but is in overall fine condition.
Shirakura Kinichiro (Kinro, Niho or Jiho, Kanyu, 1896-1974) was born the first son of la...
Attractive bronze figure of Buddha seated on a double Lotus Throne and with a halo behind, Nepalese, c. late 19th.-20th. century.
Size: 25 cm. and quite substantial.
Condition: Good very fine, nice patina and intact copper seal in the base.
Ex. Danish private collection.
A rare and beautiful early Laotian Cuphrite bronze figure, c. 16th.-17th. century.
Fine archaic style with wonderful long slim hands and a fine expression.
Size: 17,5 cm. and 24 cm. incl. the nice old stepped base.
Condition: Extremely fine, lovely smooth surfaces and a deep chestnut brown colour.
19th Century American Native Indian Iron Pipe Tomahawk Head
It is 6.7 inches (17 cm) in length by 2.65 inches (6.75 cm) wide. It is 0.9 lb.
It is tarnished and has rust, oxidation, pitting, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing. It has a short neck with flared mouth, and two sturdy loop handles on opposing sides at the waist. The outside of the jar a...
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing. It has a short neck with flared mouth, and two sturdy loop handles on opposing sides at the waist. The outside of the jar a...
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" and is fairly highly-fired. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing. It has a short neck with flared mouth, and two sturdy loop handles...
Large Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar (Repaired)
This large and impressive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is quite "heavily-potted" with a smooth surface and is fairly highly-fired. The surface colour of the pottery varies in places, a result of uneven conditions during firing. It has a short neck with flared m...
