19th Century Pair of Chinese Peking glass bowls. Beautiful coloring that allows you to see through the glass. Great condition and great shape.
19th Century
Dimensions: 2 1/4" High X 4 1/2" Wide
An elegant pair of Chinese monochrome yellow peking glass gu vases with relief carvings of waves, archaic scrolling serpents, one vase with a pair of flying dragons and the other vase with many auspicious Buddhist symbols - a lotus, a treasure vase, a pair of fish, the endless mandala knot, and the wheel of Dharma. The foot of each vase is marked with a four character cartouche.
Circa early 1900's
Dimensions: 5 3/4" W x 9 1/2" H
Used for ceremonial purposes by the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties. Traditionally, the jue vessel was made of bronze with a pouring spout on either end and a pair of capped posts rising from the rim. This piece, although in the shape of a jue, is done in fine, powdery-blue celadon and is described on the tomobako as being a jue-shaped incense burner (korou).
Suwa Sozan the first (1852—1922) was born in an area of what is known today as Ishikawa prefecture...
Late 19th – early 20th century
Late Qing Dynasty – Republic period
Porcelain with monochrome blue glaze
Height: 28.5 cm / 11.2 in,
Width: 18.3 cm / 7.2 in (at widest point)
From a Northern California private collection
A late Qing / Republic anarchistic vase, shaped after “hu” bronze vessels. Its glaze is a semi-translucent bubbly blue, thinning near edges to create beautifully pale contours all around the piece...
The netsuke is made in the shape of a matchlock pistol. It is composed of different material such as wood, brass, and iron. Constructed during the Meiji period for export to the European market. Mounted on a custom iron stand.
Meiji Period 19th Century
Size: 3.75" L x 1" W x 1.5" H
(4.75" H on stand)
A ten sided double bodied Yixing stoneware teapot decorated in Scholar's Taste and bearing an inscription in white enamel which reads "Ba Dou Gao Cai" ( which can translate as "Full of Talent") and with "Tian Gong" ("Heavenly Palace" or "Paradise") under pink enamel...
This carved bamboo brush holder (BiTong) is an early 20th century product. It depicts five sages and two young servants surrounded by pine trees and rocks. It is 6 ½” high and 5”~ 5 ½” in diameter. The carving is elegant and quite deep. Aside from some cracks due to the age and nature of the bamboo, it is in excellent condition.
Antique Japanese candle holder made of iron, with attractive teardrop shaped tiers that hold five candles on each side, two inside, and one main candle at its very top. Its base is rectangular and solid, with a nice patina, and it stands on three legs.
Size: 60 cm height, 17" width
Antique Chinese hardwood stand. Uniquely carved to resemble bamboo. Original finish and condition.
Late 19th Century
Dimensions: 2 1/2" High X 8 1/2" Long X 5 1/4" Deep
A small Japanese suiban made of bronze, to fill with small viewing stones, pebbles, or sand. Swimming ducks and irises decorate the sides, and the handles are elephant heads.
Size: 2.25" height, 6.25" length
Charming Antique Japanese iron lantern with imagery of crossing stalks of bamboo on its sides and a wide brimmed top. The front opens by raising the latch so candles may be placed inside.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 10" height, 9 width
Chinese yixing serving set. Good conditions except one hairline on the center dish (please see on the picture).
Adorable small pair of egg yolk colored peking glasses with stands included. These small pieces are charming collectables. Both under four inches tall with stands, have a pumpkin shaped base, thin long necks with a flared mouth. Each glass vase is unique, with slightly different sized bases.
Provenance Phillip Cadero Estate, Circa late 18th-early 19th century.
Size: 2.75" H x .5" D
Tibetan snuff bottle with wood body, with decorative silver base and shoulders. The silver work shows a bird with elaborate wing feathers and thin handles on either side of the bottle. The stopper lid is capped with coral and the spoon is also silver. The condition is very good. Bottle measures 3" x 2"
Beautiful, smaller sized Antique Bandaji Korean Chest. Chest has one door that drops down to reveal open space to store clothing and/or blankets. Traditional Korean brass fixtures, hardware, and locks. Beautiful Elmwood Color and grain, solid and in good condition.
19th Century /early 20th century
Dimensions: 22.5" Tall, 31" Long, 41" Deep
Pair of Chinese peking glass vases, with mirror-image enamel grasshoppers seated upon a mass of flower stems over a mossy forest bed with small rocks. Each vase is water-drop shaped with fluted rims lined in gold enamel, their backsides are inscribed with red stamps and the bottoms are signed.
Size: 6" height, 3.25" width
This early 20th century Chinese porcelain water jar is 2 ½ inches tall and 2 ¼ inches wide. It has hand painted butterflies and a floral design over a white background. The color is slightly worn and it is in good condition.
Antique Chinese peking glass bowl in a of pale blue-green shade. Molded glass, cut / grinded, with a short carved foot.
Late 19th century
Size: 2.5" height, 4.5" width