Koryo Dynasty, 1100s
Glazed entirely including the foot and base with a pale greenish-grey glaze, and decorated on two sides with bold stylized calligraphic designs. Good condition except for a small chip to the mouth rim. The foot retains evidence of at least eight spurs on which it was fired and possibly a dusting of wood ash from the firing adding character and a bit of visual texture to the upper body.
Diameter: 3 ½ in.; Height: 2 ¼ in.
This is an eye bead from China Warring State period, it is in badly corroded condition after under burial for more than 2 thousand years...it is a very nice piece, please feel free to enquire! Thanks
A bag made of asa (hemp) and dyed with kakishibu (persimmon tannin). Warp and weft are hand-plied. It has and cotton lining. Late 19th to early 20th century. 27cm x 60cm
A Group of Very Rare Temple’s Roof Tiles from 3 Kingdoms:
Korea, Silla and Bakjae Period, 4th-6th Century,
There were three dynasties in 3 Kingdom Periods (3th -7th century);
Silla, Baekjae and Goguryo Dynasties...
A wonderful blue and white porcelain kendi. China, Wanli (1573-1620). The silver mounts were added in Indonesia in the 19th century. H. 22cm. Condition: excellent, appropriate age wear and a few glaze cracks.
POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP
Biblical, Iron Age, 1200 – 1000 BC
First temple period
“Time of King David”
A charming wheel-made pottery saucer oil lamp with a pinched spout.
Measurements:
Length: 12 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Condition: Good condition, not repaired and not restored.
Found in Hebron south of Jerusalem, Holy Land
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A very finely engraved paktong ink stone box with copper lining and base. The cover is decorated with Shang dynasty style Gu and Ding vessels and with archaic style chilong dragon border. The base carries the four character maker's mark - "Rong Bao Shang Gong". Condition - very good...
A slightly larger than average pumpkin form Yixing teapot, with nice used patina, probably made in China during the 18th or 19th Century. This item does not carry a maker's mark. Condition - very good - there are light (production) firing cracks to the body (see enlargements 5 and 8) and there is a chip and some small firing cracks to the inside of the cover; no other damages and no restoration...
Japanese Sadao Watanabe (1913 - 1996) print of the Three Saints. Attractive red background highlighting the three saints with birds sitting atop a terrace. Print # 10/70 in 1971.
Print on Paper
1971
Dimensions: 27 1/2" High X 23 1/2" Wide
Antique Japanese 2-section choba tansu (merchant's chest) from the Matsumoto region. Made with Keyaki (elm/zelkova) dramatic burl hardwood front panels. The upper section features a pair of sliding panels, with an open shelved compartment inside over two small drawers. One drawer has a slot above it to deposit money inside. There is also a secret hidden compartment, holding a small treasure box with kanji inscription.
This style of chest is quite rare...
Antique Tibetan clay statue of wrathful Dorje Shugden mounted on the back of a white lion with an arch of flames around him, painted in polychrome pigments of green, orange, red, yellow, brown, and gilt. The figure seated atop a lion is standard for the Gelug tradition. This figure / deity is considered mischievous by the Dalai Lama. The sect that worships this type of piece is interestingly not recognized by the Dalai Lama.
19th century
Size: 8" H, 6" W
1900's Chinese Wu Shuang Pu Tea Caddy with Figures and Calligraphy
It is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.1 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.
It has chips at the lid and inner rim, skip glazes, dark spots, rubbing off paint and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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A nice shard of swatow blue and white Large dish with kilin motive.We make it as a decorative wall with a painted wooden decorated.Size :19cm diameter (only the shard)if with the wood 30cm diameter.
Chinese Silver Lotus Pod oval shape Pendant, with Agate bead, Ca. 1920, 3 1/4" for entire height, 1 5/8" high and 1 1/4" wide, 1 3/8" deep(Lotus Pod), rings like Bell, Pod is closed on the bottom, hollow inside, both side have same impressed design, the round Agate bead is 1 1/2" or 10mm diameter. The condition is good.
Composed of different cotton fabrics, made into a rectangular shaped woman’s prayer cloth indicating qibla, the direction of prayer. The basic fabrics are geometrically worked tapestry weaves, crocheted together. All sides with fringes, backed with a plain weaves. Condition: traces of usage, few thin areas, lining little stained. Dimension with fringes: 113 cm x 55 cm.
A very nice bifacial stone stamp seal of the Tabloid type, North-West Mesopotamia, Uruk, 2nd. half of 4th. mill. BC.
The seal engraved with two angle field and framed crosses.
Size: 18 x 14 mm.
Condition: Good Very fine, some deposits.
Added to the Oberländer collection in 1994...
A Chinese export blue and white Ming-style bottle vase, of the period, unmarked, decorated with a scene of scholars seated by a pond above a foliate band; crack in foot rim; 10 " high. FSA:A&A
A fine and smooth Genuine Jadeite JADE HORSE, QING DYNASTY, 18/19th Century.
Very good condition, no chips, cracks nor restorations! Size: height
9.5 cm x length 12 cm. Available for purchase:
US$ 975.
Unique collector's piece!