A pair of Chinese pottery warriors with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Northern Qi Dynasty, A.D. 550 - 577
Size: Height 23 - 25.4 C.M. / Width 6 - 7 C.M.
Height including stand: 29.5 - 31.5 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)...

KYOHO-BINA

Empress of old Japanese hina doll made during the Kyoho era (1716-35) in Edo period so-called 'Kyoho bina', in such damaged condition due to age but with beautiful face...

Chinese painted pottery panel with figures, with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Song Dynasty, 10th - 12th Century
Size of panel only: Height 24.2 C.M. / Width 28.2 C.M. / Thickness 5 C.M.
Height including stand: 39.8 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 fabulous large porcelain vase by Daimaru Hokuho (Hoppoo) complete with a rosewood base enclosed in the original signed and compartmentalized wooden box titled Konko-yu Semi Monkizami Kabin (Golden Yellow Glazed Vase inscribed with Cicada Patterns). The vase is a perfect example of the Sinophile aesthetic that permeated Japanese art in the early 20th century. The baluster form rises to frets in the shape of stylized cicada under a belt of archaic figures and yotsu-domoe (yin-yang) symbols...

A large porcelain vase by) Daimaru Hokuho (Hoppo) enclosed in the original signed wooden box titled Yellow Porcelain Lightning Pattern Vase. The vase is a perfect example of the Sinophile aesthetic that permeated Japanese art in the early 20th century. The simplified form rises to a row of alternating concentric lines known as Lightning pattern. It is 21 cm (8-1/2 inches) diameter 25 cm (10 inches) tall and is in excellent condition...

Rare early 20th century Yi or Bai minority lacquered box constructed from leather with the wall of the lid is bamboo. While there is some literature published on Yi lacquer there is nothing on the Bai. I purchased this piece in a Bai minority, weekly market in Yunnan near Dali around 2000. I assume this is now an extinct craft no longer being done because of the availability of cheap plastic items as well as the migration of artisans to better paying jobs in the city...

Djedptahiufankh – Dd-ptH-iwf-anx Worker 2

with inscription (without vertical lines) and prince title

Deir el-Bahri - Cache I - Royal Cache DB320

Also known as Djedptahiwfankh, Djedptahioufankh, Zadptahefonkhou

The name means ‘Ptah has spoken and he lives

Djedptahiufankh is only known from his burial and mummy...

1930's Japanese Plique a Jour Cloisonne Silver Vase with Butterfly, Bird, and Chrysanthemum Marked

It is 7.16 inches (18.2 cm) tall by 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) wide. It is 1.6 lb.

It is tarnished and has hairline cracks, enamel chips, enamel bruising, a hole drilled at the base, old stickers at the side, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Rock Crystal Carved Kwan Yin

The kwan yin is 8 inches (20 cm) tall, and 3 inches (8 cm) wide. She is 1280.2 gram.

She has a chip to the bottle's lip that has been filed smoothly. She also has a chip at the underside of her robe, flea bite and chips at her hair, sleeves and the bottom. She has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with flower shape rim, bluish green glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 11.5 cm diameter.

Song dynasty longquan celadon washer bowl with green glaze, good condition no damage no chip no crack no restoration, size: 12.5 cm diameter.

An wonderful and elaborate pottery figure of a female house attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to c. 1550-1600 AD.

A beautiful, elderly lady, clad in a blue dress with tourquoise sleaves. She is carrying a plate in front of her chest. She is placed on a square plint with tourqoise glaze on the top.

Nicely painted facial details. A very fine and elegant figure from Ming dynasty, with it's careful thick glazing and fine expression.

Size: c. 32,5 cm...

A high quality and truly massive pottery Horseman, dating to the Ming Dynasty (1364-1644 AD).

The largest type of Tomb pottery horsemen we've ever handled or seen on the market. A massive warrior on horseback in realistic proportions and of a sculptural quality that is rarely seen from this period.

The figure is glazed in beautiful green and yellow sancai colors...

A high quality and truly massive pottery Horseman, dating to the Ming Dynasty (1364-1644 AD).

The largest type of Tomb pottery horsemen we've ever handled or seen on the market...

Laos bamboo basket.

Age: Laos, 20th Century
Size: Height 23.7 C.M. / Width 26 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.

Japanese bamboo lacquered hat.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Diameter 46.8 C.M. / Height including stand 89.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age including a minor tear on the rim). 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.

A Chinese Qingbai Glazed Melon Shaped Ewer with Lion Cover. Circa, 10th-12th Century, Northern Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring a six-lobed melon formed body, tapering to its shoulders onto a straight cylindrical neck with a slender curved spout set opposite a looped strap handle. Its fitted cover is adorned with an applied figure of a seated lion and is covered overall in a pale bluish-white 'Qingbai' glaze and its base is completely glazed. Measurements: height (8.5"i...

Song Dynasty 'Henan' black and iron-oxide glazed Meiping pottery vase or jar. Oval form with high shoulders and small mouth with loop handles on either side. The almost abstract design of two large flowers is freely painted. Lovely rich black glaze on buff color pottery. Unglazed circular foot with glazed inset bottom.

Age: Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)

Dimensions: 12 1/4" high x 9" wide

Lovely fine Chinese bronze mirror, scalloped edge with raised designs of stylized dragons chasing flaming pearls, central raised loop for attachment, an old silk tassle attached, the mirror side with pitting and varied color, including a deep rust red. Measures 3 3/8" diameter. Mirror has dark patina with verdigris, red/brown tones, mineral deposits, the mirror side has little shine remaining. The mirror is very slightly concave. The top has encrusted material in the recessed areas, some wit...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a challenging dress, baring her shoulders and bosom. She has an imposing hairdress with flowers, and a flirting facial expression. She carries a large can for wine in her hand, and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing

Size:...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a large thick robe and has an imposing hairdress. She is wearing a purse front of her chest and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.

Size: c. 27,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Extremely fine for t...

A fine group of three gilt bronze belt plates, of slightly rectangular form, each bearing a decoration in relief representing a musician playing an instrument. Gilt bronze, with a nice patina, partly green, partly reddish. China, Tang dynasty. Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.2 cm. Very good condition

Ivory netsuke depicting a sitting monkey holding a peach, with the little one next to him stretching out his hand to ask for the fruit. Himotoshi is natural. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory manju netsuke with inlays in the Shibayama technique depicting one of the seven Deities of good luck: Fukurokuju 福禄寿, god of knowledge and long life. The netsuke is signed Kōgyokusai 光玉齋 with ivory engraving on the back. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 1.6 x 4.3 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory okimono depicting the goddess Kannon standing on a lotus flower. With her right hand she holds a koro while with her other hand she holds a jewel that grants her wishes. She signs Gyokushin 玉心 engraved on red lacquer under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 25 x 7 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory okimono, depicting a farmer with an Onagadori rooster and a child on his shoulder offering food to the rooster. The sculpture, carved from a single block, is finely engraved with details of the rooster's feathers and kimono. The Hōzan signature is engraved on red lacquer under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 27 x 8 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.

The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with dark blue and tourqouise colors. Note the lions on the shoulder and the stomach belt. He is wearing a grenade in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.

The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures. He is placed on a hexagonal podium -...

A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.

The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with Green and Yellow Sancai colors. Note the lions on the shoulder. He is wearing a halberd in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.

The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures. He is placed on a hexagonal podium - a very vivid figure. ...

This is a japanese antique indigo dye cotto tsutsugaki futon cover.It is a design of plovers, waves and family crests.Hand-spun, natural indigo-dyed cotton that is thick and has a very nice texture.There is a very light stain, but it is not noticeable. It is in very good condition with no damage. Size::length:162㎝　/ Width129cm

19th Century Japanese Cast Iron with Gold & Silver Inlay Tea Kettle Tetsubin Signed Ryubundou (Kinryu-Do) at the lid

It is 9.45 inches (24 cm) tall measured with handle up and 5.11 inches (13 cm) tall measured with handle down by 7.09 inches (18 cm) wide. It is 1950 gram. It will hold 1400 (ml) CC of water.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, rust, rubbing of gold, cut marks at the rim at the underside of the lid, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Hair Pin for Korean Court Binyeo

It is 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) in length by 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) wide. It is 94.3 gram.

It has inclusions, minor pitting near the end of the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Origin: Egypt

Period: New Kingdom, 18th Dynastie

Date: ca. 1539 - 1292 B.C.E.

Material: Faience

Dimension: 1,9 cm.

Shabti for Nes-Ta-Wedjat-Akhet

Exhibited:

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Drexel Institute Museum, 1895.

Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Institute of Art, 1916.

California, San Bernadino, University Art Gallery, 1992.

California, San Bernadino, Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, 1997-2011.

Origin: Egypt

Period: Third Intermediate Period, 21st-22nd Dynasty,

Date: 1070-945 B.C.

Material: ...

Rare bronze and iron key, European, renaissance, c. 15th.-16th. century.

Very interesting bronze bow of a Gothic design and the stem and bit made of iron. Probably a cupboard key.

Size: 96 mm.

Condition: Very fine, lovely metal.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

Interesting early 16th. century renaissance / Gothic iron key with cut out sluts for a money cheast, c. 1500 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem with a thick collar and an oval gothic bow.

Size: 110 mm.

Condition: Nice Very fine with interesting cuphrite surfaces from coppering.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

A nice and substantial Late Gothic type of chest or cupboard key, European, probably German, c. 1550 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem with fluted collar and an oval bow.

Size: 120 mm.

Condition: Very fine with interesting cuphrite surfaces from coppering, some light bend.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.