Antique Chinese long hardwood bench with carved panels on either side of each leg. Very attractive hardwood with a deep recessed grain. Great original 19th Century bench. Size: 20.5" H, 76" L, 12" D

Fairly large shrine with three carved figures: Shichimen Daimyojin, Kishimojin and the patriarch of the Nichiren sect, Nichiren. All are positioned on a rectangular base. Although all three can be connected with the Nichiren sect, the formation is a rather unusual one, leading to the assumption that the pieces were carved to the specific order of someone, for a very specific reason. The crest on the outside of the zushi (tachibana branch in well) hints in the same direction...

A Chinese, qingbai glazed, bowl with incised decoration of boys amongst floral scrolls; Southern Song dynasty. The glaze is an attractive pale bluish-green colour. Diameter, 20 cm. Provenance: From the Hurdle collection of early Chinese ceramics. Condition: A couple of short tight hairlines eminating from the rim. Some age related wear.

Antique Kazak rug with blue, red and olive green colors. the border has four bands. The three medallions sit amongst a blue ground interspersed with flowers. 19th-20th century. It measures 7'3" by 5'2".

A Very Rare /Fine Jingle-Bell Libation Cup: Korea, Three King Domes Periods (Silla period), 5th-6thcentury, This is a so called “a jingle-bell libation cup-vessel. It probably could have been used for a ritual ceremony in Silla or Kaya periods. This is an extremely rare Jingle cup with an inside pierced high ring foot, cut and opened high footed stem like a pedestal bowl with natural ash and lead glaze on the body...

Very large Burmese hammered repousse copper-brass-bronze alloy bowl, with traces of silver, decorated with 3 relief panels depicting flowers and the engraving "Thiri Mingalar Monastery" as well as stylized scroll foliage. Such bowls were primarily used in Buddhist ceremonies. 19th Century. Nice natural aged patina. Good condition. Size: H. 16 cm. x 30 cm. diameter at center (H. 6.5" x 12" diameter).

A Rare/Fine Korean One of 오방오제위도 (五方五帝位圖) Buddhism Paintings-18th C. This Painting inscribed 동방대호지군-東方大皡之君), Korea, Joseon dynasty, 17th / 18th century. “The painitng is one of 5 (동방대호지군(東方大皡之君),남방연제지군(南方炎帝之君), 서방보필소호지군(西方少皡之君),북방전욱지군(北方？頊之君),중방황제지군(中方黃帝之君).서방소호지군(西方少皡之君) Buddhism paintings”...

Expertly executed noh mask carved out of cypress wood. Okina, among all Noh masks, the Okina (old man) mask is considered particularly sacred and has been at times treated as the embodiment of god, bringing longevity and prosperity to families. C.1920. In silk bag. Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Of Bes 1,5 cm

A small but vibrant blue faience amulet of the god Bes playing the tambourine with suspension loop to the top. He is an ancient Egyptian deity worshipped as a protector of households, mothers and children and childbirth. Bes combines characteristics of a dwarf and a lion.

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A stunningly beautiful CHINESE IMPERIAL GREEN DRAGON, 5-Clawed Porcelain Dish. Guangxu (1875-1908) 6 Character reign marking and of the period, QING DYNASTY. The interior depicts a green dragon chasing the Pearl amidst flames. The reverse of the dish has 2 Green 5-clawed imperial Dragons chasing the Pearl and 6 underglazed Guangxu blue script characters reign mark. Good condition overall. Size: 17.5 cm. diameter.

Miniature altar dedicated to Hindu Goddess Annapurna. The goddess is shown sitting cross-legged on a lotus throne, holding her ritual spoon on her lap, and backed by an aureola. Bronze, with traces of its original green patina. India, ca. 17th century. Height: 4.7 cm. Strong abrasion due great age, otherwise very good condition.

Superbly cast bird perch, of curved shape, with two dragon heads and two bird heads in the round. Bronze, with fine greenish patina. Himalayan Region, 18th century. Dimensions: length: 3 3/4" (9,5 cm), height: 2 7/8" (7,3 cm). Excellent condition. A rare and fine piece. Collected In Nepal in 1974 by its former owner.

A small Chinese porcelain cup with Qingbai light blue-green crackle glaze and very thin form. The rim is ebbed like flower petals and the interior has been incised to look like the inside of a flower. Song Dynasty (960 - 1279) Size: 2.25" height, 3" width

Broken neck n chip mouth

Antique Japanese pair of bronze candle sticks. Simple and elegant with bell shaped feet. Most likely for use at a temple shrine.

Age: Edo Period (early 1800's)

Dimensions: 13" high x 4 1/4" wide at base

Chinese hard stone carving of a standing woman with flowing robes. In her hands she is holding a raised cup and a lantern on the end of a ruyi scepter. With wood stand.

Circa 1900's

Dimensions: 2 1/2" w x 7 1/2" h

Attractive Burmese 18th Century AVA Stucco Head of Buddha with very gentle/serene expression, condition good, mounted on temporary base, size: H. 19cm x W. 15cm x D. 14cm. Rare collector's item!

A green jade earring made some 3,200 years ago from people living around the Ma and Red Rivers in northern Vietnam. Can be worn as a pendant. Size: L. 3.5cm. W. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs. Almost perfect.Very small chip on one edge.