Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a covered box in double hamsa (sacred goose) form with an underglaze blue decoration of lines and patterns, making its feathers.
Measurements: height 3.1"inches, width 4"inches.
Condition: excellent condition.
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A lovely tray in the shape of a split lotus leaf by Ito Tetsugai enclosed in a period wooden box titled Sencha Shiki Habon. It is roughly 53 x 25 cm (20-1/2 x 10 inches), expertly carved to be incredibly thin. Trays like these were used as decorative objects in the service of steeped green tea, and were very popular from the Meiji through early Showa eras.
Antique Chinese pair of jade archer rings, one in deep green and one in white with splashes of red. Qing dynasty
Size: 1.25" x 1"
Japanese antique rectangular kesa or priest/monk's outer vestment cloth. This asa (hemp) kesa is a yellow/gold color and finely woven with a design of phoenixes and clouds.
Often described as a mantel or robe, the kesa is worn draped diagonally over the left shoulder and under the right armpit. It is meant as a reminder of the Buddha's own simple patched garment, kesa are formed from many fragments of the same cloth...
Antique Chinese jade buffalo with wood stand. The buffalo is beautifully carved with incised details of hair on the head and around the eyes. circa 1900. It measures 4" wide 12" long 6" tall without stand.
Nepalese Mask of a Humla Aesthete with a Thorja Topknot. 11 inches, 28 cm. From the collection of Irwin Hersey, renowned author on Asian and primitive art, and publisher of the Primitive Art Newsletter in the 1970s. Irwin Hersey was an advisor to museums and prominent collectors, and vetted pieces for many of the international tribal art fairs and Asian art fairs.
Charger decorated with floral on the center and two floral spray on the exterior, glazed base. PERIOD : late Ming (1566-1643 AD) MEASUREMENTS: 36 cm wide. CONDITION: 3 tiny frittings to the rim, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restoration
Antique Himalayan small silver Buddha Sakyamuni seated in vajrasana position on a lotus throne. His feet are folded in his lap in vajraparyankasana and his right hand reaches down in bhumispara mudra. His expression is compassionate with downcast eyes and a slight smile. The bottom of the base is covered in copper.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 3 1/8" high x 2" wide x 1 5/8" deep
This very well carved and designed carved bamboo root brush washer is an early-20th century product. It is 1 7/8” high and 5 7/8” wide (measured from the widest part). It depicts old pine trees with a crane resting on one of the limbs. According to Chinese tradition, pine trees and cranes represent longevity. It is in great condition.
Antique Chinese Guan Style Ware Plate. Shallow bowl form with decorative foliate rim. Pale celadon glaze with traditional and highly prized crackle. The foot on the underside has been left unglazed but the inset area of the bottom is treated with the same pale celadon crackle glaze.
Dimensions: 6" wide x 1 1/4" high
These antique Chinese ceramic vases are a stunning example of Southern Song Dynasty artistry, dating back to the period between 1127 and 1279 AD. The vases feature a rich green celadon glaze body, which serves as the backdrop for an intricate and detailed design. The focal point of the design is a beautifully sculpted Green Dragon of the East, which dominates the surface of the vases with its impressive form...
Exceptional fushi in shakudo inlaid with gold and sentoku ,recounting the legend of the warrior Hide Sato victorious over the giant Mokume. As a reward, the Dragon King Ryu-Jin presented him with a precious bell, an always hot cauldron and an inexhaustible sack of rice. We see these three objects carried by the servants of Ryu-Jin emerging from the waves.
Exceptional quality.Important note that the gold parts are solid gold in pieces and not just gilded.
35x27mm.
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19th Century Korean Hat Box made entirely of Exotic Paulownia (Odong-namu) Wood, from the collection of a French diplomat stationed in Korea in the 1950s. Paulownia is very desirable for collectors because of its beautiful wide grain, light weight, and fire and bug-resistant qualities. The paulownia used for this rare hat box is especially fine. 9.5 x 9.5 x 8.5 (height) inches, 24 x 24 x 21.5 cm.
An interesting Ming ewer with 3 loops handle, covered by white glaze, unglaze base. 11.5 cm wide and 9 cm height. Perfect condition, no chips, cracks, or hairlines and free from restorations.
Antique Chinese porcelain water coupe in the form of a pine branch. Whimsically sculpted with a gibbon hanging from it's handle. Glazed a lovely mauve color on the outside and a white glaze inside. Underside has Wang Bing Rong mark in a raised cartouche. Wang Bing Rong (1840-1900) specialized in carved decoration on porcelain and was active during the Tongzhi to Gunagxu Period.
Dimensions: 6" long x 3" wide x 2" high
Chinese Neolithic Hongshan Culture small jade carving of a pig dragon (zhulong) used as a burial object. The dragon is curled in an "embryonic" position. The bottom portion is carved in the form of an insect with large protruding eyes. The dragon portion of the jade is mottled green while the bottom portion is orange in color being closer to the outer rind of the jade stone.
Hongshan Culture 4700-2900 BC
Size: 1 7/8" wide
Chinese longquan celadon jar with cover. Song / Yuan dynasty. Good conditions. 8 cm high. 8 cm body diameter.
Chinese porcelain bowl with mille fleur enamel or thousand flowers motif.
The dense millefleurs design features naturalistic blossoming peonies, chrysanthemums, hibiscus, morning glories, roses, lotus flowers, daisies, lilies and more amidst an abundance of foliage. With spurious Qianlong mark on foot.
Dates 19th century
Dimensions: 6 1/4" w x 2 3/4" h
A rare, antique, 18th-19th century, lacquered burr wood snuff box of circular form with a lid depicting meticulously hand-painted with a fine brush with outstanding details a portrait of a Turkish Ottoman Sultan or Pasha.
He is wearing a recognizable Turkish Ottoman turban bejeweled with a string of pearls and a green caftan with pink lapels and set in a gold gilt copper frame. The interior is lacquered in a tortoiseshell look...
A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Lobbed Ewer with Lug Handles. Circa, 960-1279, Song Dynasty.
Found in the Philippines.
Featuring a six-sided lobbed body supported by a short straight foot, tapering to its shoulders onto a cupped mouth with two lug handles and a curved spout, opposite a flat handle. It is covered overall in a green-white ‘Qingbai-type’ glaze, except for the base.
Measurements: height (4.1”inches or 10.3cm), length (4.3”inches or 11.3cm) from handle to nozzle tip...
A pair of Burmese wooden disciples seated on the base, with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 32 - 32.3 C.M. / Width 16.3 - 16.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
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Aged Japanese samurai iron armor covered with black lacquer and gold foil of practical light weight make for infantryman, dated back to the Edo period (or could be a little earlier). W 32 x H 40 x D 13 cm (12.59 x 15.74 x 5.11in). In such actually used condition as is, with lacquer-peelings, partial cut of string, etc...
An original Chinese large antique table, beautiful rustic heavy jumu (elm) wood with beautiful raised grain, traces of original dark lacquer finish. All constructed by hand milled from a single tree.
Ming Period (17th century)
Size: 34" high x 80" long x 28 1/2" deep.
This nicely executed silver alloy tea pot is a late-19th century product. It is 8” high (9 ½” high with handle extended) and 9” wide at the spout. The body is 6 ¼” wide. The famous 8 immortals and their symbols appear over the entire hexagonal body and cover. The spout is the shape of a mythical animal, PiXie. The knob on the cover of the teapot is a seated PiXie. There is an honorable mark “Great Qing Qian Long” stamped on the bottom. It is in great condition.
Japanese Edo Period Boxwood Netsuke of Grazing Horse on base, lovely patination and soft wear. Two character signature on bottom (illegible), Edo Period. 1.75 inches long
A whimsical Japanese Hirado ware porcelain fu dog holding a reticulated xi qui ball under its paw. The precious face of the dog is hand detailed with shapely nose, fangs, whiskers, and tiny carved eyes. The dog has cobalt blue enamel swirl accents to its fur.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Dimensions: 5" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" H
A charming antique Chinese basket with basket weave bottom. The inside of the basket is lacquered in red over black, while the rim and exterior are black lacquered with gilt lacquer banding and motifs of butterflies, fruits, and flowers. The basket has a lovely patina and wear consistent with age.
Dates Ming dynasty, 17th century
Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 3" h
A rare Japanese Hirado porcelain Netsuke with a movable tongue. The unglazed porcelain of the Hotti has a laughing face with a tongue that moves in and out of his mouth. He is carrying a guord and walking stick. Netsuke are miniature sculptures that were invented in 17th-century Japan to serve a practical function (the two Japanese characters ne + tsuke mean “root” and “to attach”)...
This is a very rare and finely carved jade tubular bead with raised collars. It dates to the Costa Rican Nicoya and Guanacaste period, C50 BC. It is 4 3/4" long and 1/2" thick. It has a beautiful patina. One end has a single break (shown in the pictures). It has been professionally repaired and does not distract.
The bronze cast cannon is decorated in low relief of a coiled dragon. The shape handle stock and body represent a carp. The signaling cannons shows a smooth casting which indicates it was lost cast from wax. Fine detailing shows high level of craftsmanship. Mounted on custom Bronze stand.
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 4" L x 1.25" W x 1.5" H (4.5" H on stand)
Japanese Nabeshima ware porcelain dish, with blue and white pair of birds and a camellia branch. The dish stands on a high, deeply recessed foot with outer "comb" cobalt blue design around its edges.
Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 2 1/4" H
This beautiful Olmec bead is made from true jadeite and is 3" long. The jade is opaque. It has the classic Olmec face incised into the side. The hole does not go all the way through, but is drilled at both ends with two holes for suspension. A very rare find.
Antique Chinese pair of sculptures of two tall cranes. Each stands on a rectangular base with head looking back. Long, straight legs and gracefully curving necks. Fine details in every feather.
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: 27 1/8" high x 9" wide x 6 1/8" deep
A fine pair of matching square bowls on raised foot.
Decoration:
the inside, in the centre a gold takamaki-e medalion with a raised design of a couple of Reshiki stems in shakudo and hirame, on red ground, rim decorated with cloud pattern in gold on red lacquer...
Rare antique Korean small personal stacking chest (ich'ung nong) in two sections plus a stand. Made with multiple woods and brass hardware including butterfly shaped locks and hinges. Old paper on the inside.
19th / 20th Century
Dimensions: 35 3/4" high x 22" wide x 13" deep
Antique Chinese snuff bottle in white jade with intricate carved designs and agate stopper. Chinese snuff bottles would contain powdered tobacco, which was considered remedial for common illnesses. Late 19th century.
Size: 2 1/4" tall x 1 7/8" long x 3/4" depth