Up for auction is an antique Chinese red over white overlay Peking glass bowl, carved with beautiful lotus leaves and flowers; late 19th or early 20th century.
Excellent condition, smooth and shiney.
Measurements : Approx. 5-/18" diameter x 2" high
Standing straight, wearing hats and long robes, with the remaining of red, black and white pigments.
Age: China, Ming Dynasty, circa A.D. 1368 - 1644
Measurement:
No. 1: Base 9 x 7.3 C.M. / Height 27 C.M.
No. 2: Base 8.3 x 7.1 C.M. / Height 25.7 C.M.
No. 3: Base 9 x 7.3 C.M. / Height 27 C.M.
No. 4: Base 8.9 x 7.7 C.M. / Height 25.7 C.M...
A Japanese Arita Polychrome Dish. Decorated around the rim with a squirrel among vines growing on a trellis. E18thC. Diameter: 7 3/4" (19.6 cm). Condition: some light wear to enamels.
Gorgeous Japanese Keyaki (elm) wood bar tansu, with red lacquer finish sides, five drawers with squared Kakute style iron handles, three of them secured away behind the locking bar.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Size: 25" L x 14" W x 22.75" H
Late 18th to early 19th century iron Japanese sword tsuba with multimetal inlays depicting sennin Bukan Zenshi standing under a rock and waving for his faithful tiger to approach, which the beast seems to be very happy to do, the back showing mountains with pines and a waterfall. Bukan Zenshi (Pu Hsien in Chinese) was a 7th century priest and is usually shown with a tiger as his attendant...
Early Edo period, 17th century.
Enjoy this small local wooden folk Buddhist statue called 'Minshu-Butsu' (or 'Minkan-Butsu'), dated back to the indicated age but could also be earlier.
It is unique and soften modeled with calm smiling in 'Gassho' pose, coated with mature paint and an impressing merciful aura.
The statue shows the wear of time and draws its beauty from it...
Song dynasty longquan celadon Guan type large plate with cracked glaze, good condition with minor fritting and short line at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 22.5 cm diameter.
Antique Japanese print depicting the founder of the Shingon or "True Word" school of Buddhism, Kūkai (774-835). He was a famous calligrapher and engineer who invented the kana, syllabic Japanese scripts used in the Japanese writing system. In his hands he holds a vajra, a ritualistic weapon representing firmness of spirit and spiritual power, and prayer beads...
An old Nanban hanging flower vase, kakéhana, in its original inscribed box. The vase is in fine undamaged condition and has a good old patina. The inscription literally translates as “Nanban hanging flower vase”. The applied decoration is perhaps a depiction of a Buddhist rosary. 19th century.
Approximately 12.8 cm high...
Japanese iron tea kettle/brazier in a gourd shape. The bottom brazier has two openings, one in front and one in back, and has two large, round handles on its sides, held in the mouths of beasts or dragons. The upper portion is for boiling tea and has two slim handles on either of its sides. The hardwood lid has a very cute leaf and flower bud decoration. Comes with two iron coal pokers.
Size: 13.5" height, 12" width
Antique Japanese 6-panel byobu screen painting depicting a noble woman's carriage (gosho-guruma) parked under a blossoming cherry tree (sakura). The tassel cords are untied. The yoke rests on a black lacquered stool. The cart is decorated with irises and peonies with raised rimpa paint. The sudari is shut closed with chrysanthemum pattern curtains billowing out. Painted in mineral colors and raised gofun on gold leaf...
Ensemble of three vintage carved horn seals in Kaishu script. The larger ones are made from buffalo horn while the smaller one is made from antelope horn and quite rare. See enlargements for scale. Free shipping.
porcelain kuan-yin enameled in iron red and copper green. Green enamel has an unusual iridescent metallic appearance that seems to be peculiar to an era or a production site. The statuette is made in a mold in 2 parts, the joint is visible below. The unglazed parts, at least the base, were covered with lacquer and gold which have disappeared leaving only traces (look photo).
I attach the picture of a Guan-Yin with similar green.
Usual wear.
Good condition.
Hight about 7 cm
H: 86mm
Antique Chinese coffer chest, all original condition with dark red finish, attractive hand-carved panels with fleur de lys and lotus motifs, two hinged front doors with charming dragon's head locking pin, spacious interior with shelf. 19th century
Size: 41.5" L x 32" W x 33.5" H
Japanese woodblock print triptych by Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III, (1786-1864) titled "Hana no utage Murasaki no omokage" (Flower Party) published by Moriya Jihei in 1859. The print illustrates a scene with Prince Genji seated beside a lake on a raised platform with ladies at his side enjoying cherry blossoms and spring weather. Each panel measures 14 1/2" x 10" (the left panel is slightly more narrow). Very good color and good overall condition...
Chinese Bronze vase from the Qing Dynasty C. 1700's
The Qing dynasty, officially the Great Qing, was a Manchu-led imperial dynasty of China and the last imperial dynasty in Chinese history. It emerged from the Later Jin dynasty founded by a Tungusic-speaking ethnic group who became known as the Manchus.
Age: 18th Century
Dimensions: 15 1/2" High x 10 1/4"
Japanese Tsuikoku Tea Caddy Natsume
Description & Size: 6.98 x 6.6 cm (2.75" x 2.6") height & wide; Weight: 106 gram (3.73 oz)
Age: Meiji Period c19th; Production: Handcrafted & Carved; Material: Lacquers
This is a very unique & intricately design & carved Japanese tsuikoku tea caddy NATSUME...
POTTERY SAUCER OIL LAMP
Biblical, Iron Age II, 900 – 586 BC
“Time of Kings of ancient Israel”
A charming wheel-made reddish pottery saucer oil lamp with a pinched spout and a base
Measurements:
Length: 13 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Condition: Minor ancient chip at the rim otherwise intact and in good condition.
Found in Jerusalem, Holy Land
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