1900's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with Birds & Flowers Marked
It is 5.6 inches (14.3 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It is 0.7 Lb.
It has rubbing of gold and paint, dark spots, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
height approximately 18 cm. Two lugs repaired.
Height approximately 31.5 cm. in good condition.
Antique Japanese Hexagon Kakiemon Bowl, with floral, pine and plum blossom "Shochikubai motif". Some repaired loses on the rim but dates from the 17th, 18th century. This a very rare piece with the typical white bisque and colors of over enamel distinctive of 17th, 18th century work.
Considering the age and rarity the piece is in excellent condition.
Provenance McIntyre Collection
Dates 17th/18th century
Size H 4" W 8 7/8"
1900's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Planter with Butterfly & Flower
It is 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide and 15.9 inches (40.5 cm) in length. It is 12.8 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of paint, chips at the side, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
Rare Japanese wooden carried on shrine.
Age: Japan, Edo Period, 19th Century
Measurement: Height 62.5 C.M. / Width 24 C.M. / Thickness 15.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.
Ancient Luristan bronze sword with green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays western Iran in the Zagros mountains.
With its rich and long history, Luristan culture is well-known for its fascinating bronze artifacts from the Early Iron Age.
Age: Iran, Luristan Culture, 1000 - 600 B.C.
Size of sword only: Length 50.4 C.M. / Width 3.9 C.M...
18th Century Chinese Butterscotch Amber Carved Plaque in Silver Enamel Setting Brooch Marked "Silver"
It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) in length by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide. It is 24.9 gram.
The amber has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears. The silver setting is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
1900's Chinese Jadeite Carved Plaque Copper Bracelet
The bracelet is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The jadeite plaques range from 24.8 mm to 25.2 mm wide. It is 77.8 gram.
The bracelet has tarnished metal, oxidation and surface wears and scratches Some of the jadeite plaques have inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
19th Century Chinese Solid Silver Coral Carved Bracelet with Flower & Bird Marked "China Silver"
It is 6.6 inches (16.7 cm) in inner circumference by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The coral plaques range from 25.2 mm to 26.5 mm long by 13.3 mm to 14.4 mm wide. It is 35.9 gram.
The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The coral plaque have trace of glue at the back and inclusions (as seen in the photos)...
19th Century Chinese Archaic Style Spotted Gold Bronze Vase
It is 11.3 inches (28.7 cm) tall by 9.4 inches (24 cm) wide. It is 7.25 Lb.
It has surface wears and scratches, and re-solder at the bottom (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
Japanese porcelain jar, with scenic blue color.
Age: Japan, Contemporary
Measurement: Height 31.8 C.M. / Width 35 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. 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.
Boxwood Carved Mother & Baby Toad Okimono Signed, 19th Century
The toads is 2 inches (5.2 cm) tall, and 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) long by 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) wide. It is 85.7 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...
Tibetan Wooden Buddhist Mahakala mask (Shaman Exorcism Mask Yama God of Death).
Age: Tibet, 19th Century
Size: Height 36.6 C.M. / Width 28.3 C.M. / Thickness 14.7 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 72.5 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.
A Japanese boxwood okimono of a rat-catcher preparing the miso on a big bowl before catching the rat. Black horn eyes.
Excellent quality and great patina.
Jigaku signature under the base.
During the Edo period, blind people were recruited to hunt rats. With their sensitivity and hearing, they were able to hunt small rodents.
Meiji period late 19th century
Sizes: 9 x 8,5 x 8,5 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Aka Matsu (Red Pine) woods. Beautiful original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Two full width drawers and sliding doors with horizontal slats that hide three small drawers on the right and a business books and records storage area on the left. Upper drawer features a lucky treasure bag lock plate with a stylized Mt Fuji lock plate below...
1900's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lamp Lantern with Figures
It is 18.6 inches (47.3 cm) tall by 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide. It is 7.6 Lb.
It has hairline cracks at the opening, firing cracks, dark spots, mild skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
Jizai okimono of an articulated hammered copper praying mantis.
The praying mantis (in Japanese, kamakiri) is considered an auspicious symbol.
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
Height: 3.15 in / 8.5 cm – width: 3.94 in / 10.5 cm – depth: 4.72 in / 12.5 cm
A rare antique Vietnamese four-legged Censer from the Le dynasty. (Later Le Dynasty, Vietnamese Nha Hau Le, (1428–1788), the greatest and longest lasting dynasty of traditional Vietnam.) The white glazed ceramic censer has a cylindrical body with lappet band above molded trigrams. The vessel is raised on four zoomorphic supports. Provenance: Prominent private collection from San Diego, CA.
Date: 15th C
Dimensions: 10.25"diameter X 10" high
Ancient Luristan bronze sword with green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays western Iran in the Zagros mountains.
With its rich and long history, Luristan culture is well-known for its fascinating bronze artifacts from the Early Iron Age.
Age: Iran, Luristan Culture, 1000 - 600 B.C.
Size of sword only: Length 53 C.M. / Width 4.5 C.M...
A large Japanese wood okimono of a shishi with its puppy on a wooden base. Silk, enamel and glass eyes.
Edo period 18th century
Sizes: 37 x 50 x 30 cm
Condition report: Good condition
A rare Srivijaya Kingdom 8 - 10th century large priest offering ceremonial bronze bowl, good condition please see picture for detail, size: 24 cm diameter.
Japanese wooden clothing chest (Sendai-Tansu) with unique ironwork.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Measurement: Height 101 C.M. / Width 40 C.M. / Length 88.5 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.
An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (ship chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood...
1900's Chinese Jadeite Carved Dragon Belt Hook with 14K Gold Frame Marked
It is 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) long by 0.86 inch (2.2 cm) wide. The belt is 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) long by 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) wide. The gold frame is 15.7 gram. The total weight is 49.7 gram.
It has inclusions at the jadeite, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy wit...
Antique Tibetan Buddhist double mandala thangka, with the two central deities being Brahma and his wife Saraswati.
Brahma is a leading god and heavenly king in Buddhism. Lord Brahma rules over the heavenly realm of rebirth called the Brahmaloka– the most sought after realm for afterlife and reincarnation within the Buddhist belief system. He is depicted as having 4 faces and is seated in the center of the top mandala in a lotus position with his arms folded in front, thumbs touchin...
Nepalese Wood Stele of Bharayvasati and his Consort. Wonderfully carved with crowned headdresses , his eight outstretched arms holding attributes, standing on vanquished foe, consort riding on lion, atop a lotus thorne, lowest level with devotees.
Ex: Spink, London
circa 15th, 16th century
Size: 17"H x 12"W x 3 1/4" D
Japanese antique large censer depicting the fisherman Urashima Taro from the fairy tale, Otogi Banashi. In the story, the fisherman discovers some children on the beach toying with a turtle. Urashima Taro buys the turtle from them and sets him free. The turtle grows in size and carries Urashima Taro down beneath the sea to the Dragon Palace (Ryugu-jo) where he is met and thanked by the Princess Otohime. After a few days, Urashima Taro decides to return to the world above the sea. The pri...
This pair of black silk lotus shoes date to the late Qing Dynasty. Back then, a woman's job was to make shoes for the members of her family. This woman was from a financially comfortable family with servants to do other household chores.
Making this pair for herself, she choose a black silk satin fabric for the vamp and made an elegantly sloping sole which would accommodate separate inter changeable heels to be attached. She did very fine needlework on the floral embroidery on each side o...
18th Century Chinese Lac Burgaute Mother Pearl Inlay Lacquer Box
It is 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) tall by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The lacquer box is 14.5 gram. It is 0.4 lb with box.
It has chips to the lacquer and surface wears and scratches. The silk box has frayed silk, loose, pulling, and missing threads, discolorations, tears, and stains (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us an...
Height approximately 41.5 cm. There are few soft chips at the cover. In good condition.
Ancient Luristan bronze short sword with green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays western Iran in the Zagros mountains.
With its rich and long history, Luristan culture is well-known for its fascinating bronze artifacts from the Early Iron Age.
Age: Iran, Luristan culture, 1000 - 600 B.C.
Size of sword only: Length 36 C.M. / Width 4.2 C.M. / Thickness 4 C.M.
Height including stand: 49.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice conditio...
Ancient Luristan bronze spear with excellent green patina.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays western Iran in the Zagros mountains.
With its rich and long history, Luristan culture is well-known for its fascinating bronze artifacts from the Early Iron Age.
Age: Iran, Luristan Culture, 1000 - 600 B.C.
Size of spear only: Length 47 C.M. / Width 6.6 C.M.
Height including stand: 62.6 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some...
A pair of Sukhothai pottery brown glazed jars with naturally running glaze on the body, natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck.
Age: Thailand, Sukhothai Period, 14th-16th Century
Size: Height 37 - 38 C.M. / Width 33.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their 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.
A very rare antique Japanese Choba Biraki Safe Tansu (merchant safety chest with hinged doors) made of old growth Keyaki (Zelkova) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware including the main drawer lock plate of Pine trees with matching corners of monkeys reaching for peaches, the hexagonal hinged door lock representing the owner's family crest and Furui (old) Kakute handles. Hinged doors open to 7 drawers of varying sizes. The front of the bottom right drawer has an ...
19th Century Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with River Scene & Figures Handles
It is 25 inches (63.5 cm) tall by 10.2 inches (26 cm) wide. It is 16.4 Lb.
It has rubbing of paint and gold, glaze cracks, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the...
Diameter approximately 15 cm. There is a short hairline at the rim. More pictures are available. In good condition.
An antique Japanese 2 section Kaidan (step chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Hinoki (Cypress) woods. All original iron hardware including the Hikute style handles. Upper section has 3 sets of hinged doors and lower section has a pair of sliding doors with 4 drawers of varying sizes. Stair incline is from right to left with 8 steps.
The Kaidan is one of the best examples of Japanese ingenuity. Serving a dual function, it makes every inch of space usable storage while allowing access...
Puppet of a Mandarin. Beautiful costume ( dragoon), part of headdress mobile ,
Old native repairs with metal at the left leg, some old leather's ties (see pix), Sha'anxi. 19th C. 31 cms
Bamboo sitting toad. The node of the wood is used as the base of the statuette.
The toad and the frog, referred to by the same term in Japanese (kaeru) are associated with good luck and wealth. Kaeru means both "toad" and "coming home" in Japanese. This extension of meaning is due to the ability of the toad to return to the pond of its birth every year. A gong in the shape of a toad can thus sometimes be used as a door hammer or to protect a house.
Japan - Taishô Er...
Very old Chinese Shadow Puppet of a General; very thick water buffalo leather. Beautiful headdress with animal and complete original costume.
Old native repairs with leather and metal in headdress, neck and banner (see pix) ; 33 cms. Sha'anxi, 19th C. or before.
17th Century Chinese Wucai Chocolate Rim Vase with Peony & Phoenix
It is 12.4 inches (31.5 cm) tall by 8.67 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 6.4 Lb.
It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid. All you need to do is return the item t...
19th Century Chinese Silver Filigree Turquoise Carved Plaque God of Prosperity lu Bracelet
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in circumference by 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) inner diameter and 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) wide. The heart plaque is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) long by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. It weighs 42.1 gram.
The silver is tarnished. It also has inclusions at the plaque and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell....
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase
It is 12.7 inches (32.2 cm) tall by 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide. It is 6.8 Lb.
It has dark spots, rubbing of gold, skip glaze and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid. All you need to do is return the item to us within ...
1900's Chinese Solid Silver Dragon Bangle with Butterscotch Egg Yolk Amber Carved Bead
It is 7.4 inches (19 cm) inner circumference by 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) inner diameter and 0.8 inch (2.2 cm) wide. The bead is 2.4 mm wide. The total weight is 109.2 gram. The bracelet is 103.6 gram. The bead is 5.5 gram.
It is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. The bead has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
Pair of 1900's Chinese Sterling Silver Bangle with Sea Creature Marked
Each is 7.7 inches (19.5 cm) in inner circumference by 2.55 inches (6.5 cm) in inner diameter. Total weight is 111.6 gram.
They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you ori...
1920's Chinese Silver White Jade Carved Goldfish, Shrimp & Crab Necklace
It is 20.27 inches (51.5 cm) in length. The inner circumference is 17.7 inches (45 cm). The jade carved goldfish range from 20.88 mm to 21.80 mm in length. It weighs 40.4 gram.
The silver is tarnished and has surface wears and scratches. Two of the jade goldfish have flea bite chips. Some of the jade carved gold fish have inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
O...
A Ming Dynasty blue and white dish with figures. Possibly Interregnum Thianshun period. Condition with two fine hairline (please pay attention to the last picture). Diameter:
Tibetan repousse copper polychrome mask of Yamataka , a horned yak headed deity wearing a crown of three skulls on its head. Gold gilt ground and painted pigment accentuate the expression of the Yamataka mask.
Yamataka is a violent aspect of the Bodhisattva Manjushri, who assumes this form to vanquish Yama, the god of death. By defeating Yama, the cycle of rebirth (samsara) that prevents enlightenment is broken.
Yamakata, who shares many attributes with Mahakala, ...
Description:
A wood sitting figure was well rendered by master craftsmanship.
Preserved in perfect condition, this wood piece was left some moth holes on the surface due to age.
Date:19th Century.
Height :29cm.
A cotton box is included.
It is really a museum-class piece.
A Fine Korean B/W Doughnut Shape Water Dropper Painted/Han River-19th C.
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
A Doughnut-form Circular Blue and White Water Dropper, the pierced circular, straight-sided form, set on raised ring feet, decorated in underglazed blue with Han river scenery, the sides with scrolling tendril meanders and the foot with a single blue line, beneath a thick white blue tinged glaze.
It is in good condition but a small chip on water mouth, It measures 3.8cm x 8.7 d. ...
Diameter approximately 30 cm. In good condition.
An articulated iron model of spiny lobster.
Naturalistically modelled, formed from individually cast, hammered and carved sections crafted to resemble the crustacean’s shell with well chiseled details, assembled with fully articulated joints to allow lifelike mobility; signed on the belly Myochin (明珍). With a wooden storage box.
Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912)
20,5 cm (8in) long with retracted antennae.
During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), ceramics were considered to represent the highest quality of achievement from royal, city, and provincial kilns, the last of which were export-driven wares. Joseon enjoyed a long period of growth and production, which is still preserved today.
Wares evolved along Chinese lines in terms of color, shape, and technique. Celadon, white porcelain, and storage pottery were similar, but with certain variation in glazes, incision designs, and weight. Th...
Jizai okimono of an articulated wooden lobster. This one is a Japanese spiny lobster (ise-ebi in Japanese), a lobster species of Pacific Ocean that grows up to around 12 in (30 cm). It is a popular item in high-class Japanese cuisine.
Wooden jizai okimono are quite rare. They are mostly made of metal (iron, copper, silver, shakudô, etc.).
Signature below the tail of Shôroku's lobster (笑緑).
Left antennule missing.
Japan, Shôroku (笑緑) - Meiji ...
Width approximately 21.5 cm (across the handles). In good condition.
Antique Korean porcelain bottle of an octagonal faceted form, with long neck fluting slightly at the rim, covered in a translucent crackle white celadon glaze. The foot is deeply recessed with buff edges.
18th/19th century Chosun Dynasty
For a similar piece, see reference :
Bonhams New York Catalogue "The Korean Aesthetic: The Collection of Robert W. Moore, Wednesday March 15, 2017" pg. 22
Size: 6.5" W x 11.5" H
19th Century Korean Silver Enamel Samjak Norigae with Tassel & Coral Beads for Hanbok Dress Accessory
The overall length is 14.96 inches (38 cm). The vase charm is 2.36 inches (6 cm) long by 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) wide. The total weight is 180.7 gram.
They are tarnished and are missing enamels, beads, and tassel and knot strings, and have oxidation, a small dent at one vase charm, stains, discoloration at the string, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Elegant form conical bowl with standing on smaller foot rim, covered overall with rare seen powder green glazed and crackles glazed under the glazed. Condition is good, with no any any restoration, excepted tiny flake chip to the rim. Southern Song Dynasty or later. Diameter: 14 cm and Height: 5,3 cm.
Height approximately 20.5 cm.
Repaired at the spout. Chances are the spout is cracked or broken and reconnected. Spout intact condition.