A pair of beautiful old 14k gold Chinese green jadeite earrings with a small pearl in tree leaf shape, in excellent condition. jade size L:1" $435
Beautiful small dish covered with white glaze. Unglaze base. Song Dynasty. Width = 13.1 cm Condition : perfect
Beautiful foliated small dish covered with white glaze. Unglaze base. Song Dynasty. Width = 13.1 cm Condition : perfect, mint
Exceptional Chinese highly carved cabinet made entirely of solid Huanghuali wood, carved with vases and flower arrangements, scrolling vines and key fret motif, two compartments closed with cabinet doors, three small drawers in the middle. Republic Period.
Size: 76.75" height x 35.375" length x 15.75 deep.
This hand painted blue and white statue of standing Hotei is a Taisho period (1912~1926) product. It is 6 ¾” high, 4” wide and 3” thick. In Japanese or Chinese culture, Hotei (Budai in Chinese) is an immortal who is always shown smiling or laughing and carrying a huge cloth bag. This porcelain Hotei is holding a wood stick in his right hand so he can carry both his huge cloth bag and a fan. His left hand is holding a round pot. His body is the only part unglazed...
This 19th century nephrite carving of a fisherman is 3 ¼” high, 2 ¼” wide and 1 ¾” thick. It depicts an old smiling fisherman. His right hand is holding a mulberry branch; his left hand is holding his beard. His straw hat is hanging on his back. He has two fish tied to the ends of the branch and is attempting to put them into a basket at his feet. It is in great condition.
An antique walking cane or parasol handle. Made of silver decorated with two dragons chasing the flaming pearl among clouds. Top with monogram. Unmarked, tested silver. Condition: top slightly dented. Dimension: total length: 30.6 cm.
Three pieces of old Chinese altar fruit, one
large size Pomegranate L:13cm,
small size peach L:7cm,
Medium size buddha's hand L:8cm.
All in excellent condition. $
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Gilt hairpin with very green burma Jadeite, it is rare and fine gilt hairpin ornament worn by chinese courtesan or noble lady, just like the Kingfisher jewelery from Qing era
These 16 bone pendants were found together in Smythe County, Virginia on a Hopewell site. They are all identical in form. They are all drilled from the top at an angle. Average size is 1". They are made from squirrel shoulder blades. They have excellent patina and are all very solid. This is a very rare and unusual assemblage. They are ex Tom Davis. The name of the finder goes to the buyer.
Description:
This is a Liao dynasty (907A.D - 1125 A.D) green glazed moulded pumpkin shaped covered box. The top and bottom of the covered box is moulded in sysmetrical lotus design. A very beautiful piece.
Condition:
Generally in good condition. Minor abrasion. There is no chip, crack, glaze crazing, repair or any restoration.
Dimension:
The height is 7.1cm and the width is 11.2cm
This is a fantastic, ancient bronze spear or dagger attribute to the Marlik Culture circa 1200-900 BCE. It has a beautiful leaf-shaped blade with strong midrib. The tang has the classic 90 degree bend with knob on the end still intact. It measures nearly 25 cm in length and weighs 192 grams. It has a fantastic and lively patina. The metal is strong and stable. There are no signs of repair or restoration. This piece is from the collection of the late John Piscopo.
This specimen is a large bronze dagger or spear from ancient Lebanon. I do not have a specific cultural attribution for it as of yet but often these types get the blanket classification of Luristan. It may also be Marlik. There are some losses to the blade edges but the rest of the piece appears solid and stable with no signs of repair or restoration. It measures right at 32 cm in length and weighs 213 grams.The blade is over a cm thick near the center and a half cm at the tip.
this is a brass tea pot from the 19th century
A well carved bamboo covered box in the shape of a bamboo brush pot ( bitong ) with a decoration of Phoenix and Scholars.
Qing Dynasty, nineteenth century. H : 16,2 cm. Diameter : 13,2 cm. Condition : Nice patina. There is a easy to repair dry-crack to the shoulder of the lid. The box itself is in perfect condition.
These are photos of the last two panels comprising this magnificent eight-panel gilt lacquer export screen. These are panels number seven and eight that would continue off to the right of the six panels already photographed...
This is a samurai's hanten ( jacket ) and maetate ( apron ) which are worn in case of fire. It is made of handwoven asa ( hemp ) cloth. In good condition except for some tiny moth holes in the back. Edo period ( 18th or the former half of the 19th century ). 118.5cm x 79cm
A Chinese blue and white porcelain 'peaches' meiping, painted in the Ming style, but Qing Dynasty period, probably 18th century.
Height: 23 cm Width / Diameter: 13 cm