19th century Japanese Satsuma ware one half of a belt buckle decorated with cranes among flowers and leaves. Metal back stamped with the mon (crest) of the Shimazu samurai clan - they were daimyō (great lords) of the Satsuma han, which spread over Satsuma, Ōsumi and Hyūga provinces. Excellent quality painting, in superb condition. Size 1.9 inches square.
Late 19th century Japanese ojime (slide bead for tightening the cord going from netsuke to inro) in a form of a natural fruit pit skillfully carved with 2 scenes of scholars engaged in discussions among bamboo and banana plants. Very good carving in deep relief with precise undercutting, nice mellow patina, overall in excellent condition. Height 0.57 inches.
Late Qing Dynasty (1890-1911) Chinese soapstone brush rest carved on the front with 2 scholars in discussion by a hut among trees. Very nice feature - the back shows the natural skin of the soapstone boulder from which the object was carved. Strong simple carving, excellent scholarly simplicity to the piece, very pleasant feel of age, wonderful item for a scholar’s desk. Length 3.14 inches, height 1.83 inches.
Nespakashuty – ns-pA-qA-Swty Worker Typ 2
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespakachouty, Nesipakashuti, Nesipakashuty
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the God’
God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Overseer of the treasury of the domain of the Divine Adoratrice of Amen...
Rare Large 19th Century Silver-Inlaid Iron Box with Exquisite Floral Design and Stylized Taeguk (Yin/Yang symbol) with Key Fret Border and Double Happiness Symbols. Silver-inlaid iron boxes are usually smaller than this rare large example. The floral design is also more detailed here than what we usually see, altogether making for a deluxe item...
Two-finger amulet, Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 322 B.C.
The stylized amulet carved in grey-black stone.
Size: 21 mm. long.
Condition: Very fine, intact with minor wear and fine patination.
Two-finger amulets were used for the dead and were often found on the lower left of the torso. This is the area of the incision that was made during the mummification process in order to remove the internal organs. These amulets were meant magically to heal the wound...
An good Two-finger amulet, Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 322 B.C.
The stylized amulet carved in grey-black stone.
Size: 29-30 mm. long.
Condition: Good Very fine, intact with minor wear and fine patination.
Two-finger amulets were used for the dead and were often found on the lower left of the torso. This is the area of the incision that was made during the mummification process in order to remove the internal organs...
A nice intact carved pendant in green-brown stone, with the stone aiming to imitate rolled papyrus.
The scroll is widest at the top, where there is a neck below the for suspension. The base tapers into a softened point.
Size: c. 29 mm.
Condition: Extremely fine.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973)...
A large writing tablet amulet in stone, probably a type of feldspar, 664 - 332 BC.
Size: 32 mm. tall.
Amulets in the form of a writing tablet are unique to the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty and later. They are always rectangular in shape with a suspension tube at the top and made from green, blue, or dark-colored material, feldspar being by far the most common...
A nice lot of three choice condition bronze rings, two of a Roman type with high shoulders and another of the early Islamic period, c. 7th.-9th. cent. AD.
With animals carved into the bezels of the early rings.
Size: 18-20 mm...
A beqautiful intact hardstone Djet Pillar Amulet, Egypt, Late Period, c. 660-332 BC.
Finely carved and polished in a warm redish stone. It is associated with the creator god Ptah and Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld, and the dead. It is commonly understood to represent his spine. The Djet is a symbol of stability
Size: 27 mm...
A nice lot of three faience amulets, incl. an intact Horus amulet, a nice Best amulet and a Bastet amulet, both fractional.
Size: Bastet is c. 24 mm. for comparison.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes with COA.
A fine Chinese scholar's agate brusher washer with many of the stems and leaves worked away from the vessel in an open worked manner. The stone is a translucent light grey to almost clear color with the stems and leaves having light russet colors terminating in the leaves to an orange hue. The overall appearance resembles a lotus leaf curling on the edges with stems, leaves, and seed pod that are worked over top and around all sides including the bottom...
This Umakake was used in the Shinshu region during the Edo period, and Umaya-zaru was drawn with Tsutsugaki. Umaya-zaru was believed to be the guardian deity of horses. These days, it is a very rare item that is rarely seen. Cotton cloth is hand-spun and thick. The cleverly designed Umaya-zaru is interesting. There is no stain damage at all. Size:Width 33cm x Length 178cm Box G.
Gorgeous Taisho Period Ca. 1925 lacquered wood Kamakura-bori style carving from Niigata Prefecture by the famed carver 'Murakami'.
In the original signed box, the tray features the plant 'Yatsude' Fatsia Japonica exquisitely carved. 9" by 9". Great condition. Ask for shipping quote.
19th century Chinese scholar’s bronze seal, its top in a form of a sage riding on the back of a qilin. According to Chinese mythology qilin appears before the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. The impression of the seal is shown on the first photo (image is flipped left to right to present the image as it will print on paper). Nicely cast and finished, beautiful patina, has good presence. Height 1.67 inches, base 1.27 x 1.16 inches.
Taisho (1920s) lacquered wood kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony) in a shape of a drum . Elegant object in Japanese taste, wonderful lacquer work, two parts fit perfectly, in great condition, a couple of scrathes on the top. Diameter 1.86 inches.
Late Meiji to early Taisho (1920s) Japanese Kutani porcelain obidome (sash ornament) with enamel decoration of various auspicious objects: coins, key, scroll, magical raincoat, Precious Gem and others. Obidome is worn on an obi cord that holds the obi sash together, it is the only type of jewelry worn by Japanese women on formal occasions, and could serve as netsuke as well. Nice design, excellent quality painting with gold and other enamels, bar on the back for an obi cord...
A Rare and Genuine Antique Enamelled BENCHARONG-BENJARONG DOMED COVERED BOWL with a jewel knob/finial; decorated with 5 colors of enamel depicting alternating Budhhist Deities against a black background with flame pattern (Famille Noire). Bencharong signifies 5 colors.
Size: height 3 5/8"
(9.75 cm.).
Provenance: Old Private Collection in Maryland,
USA.
A most attractive Genuine Antique Enamelled BENCHARONG-BENJARONG BOWL, made in China by special order from the Court and Nobility of Siam, 19th Century. BENCHARONG signifies 5 colors. This superb bowl has a bronze rim band. Good condition considering the age, one small inconsequential hairline. Size: 4 1/2"
(11 cm.)
Late 19c Chinese Blackwood or possibly Zitan wood brush pot in the classic style with smooth sides and a raised ring at mouth and bottom having 3 low standing low profile feet with drain hole in center bottom of pot. Carved from a single piece of wood, it still retains its original plug which is easily removed for drainage. In excellent condition commensurate with age, it measures 4-5/8" high x 4-1/8" diameter.
Okimono depicting a koi carp in boxwood with excellent color and blonde patina. The carp is represented in movement with glass eyes and scales superimposed on the body.
The carp has a difficult to read signature under the base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 33 x 9.5 x 12 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
Japanese lacquer inro depicting a dragon partially hidden among clouds lacquered in relief.
The outer surface is covered in lacquer with dark brown nuances, which offers an elegant contrast with the dragon's shimmering mother-of-pearl.
Looking at the inside of the box you can see that there are two compartments.
The ojime is made of glass with parallel horizontal blue lines while the netsuke in lacquered wood and metal depicts an archaic design that could depict the Tama (the sacred Bud...
Large Chinese Qing dynasty cylindrical form lidded porcelain food container decorated on the front and slightly domed cover in famille rose enamel leafy flowers and on the back with three rows of black calligraphy holding a poem which translates loosely as: "Hundreds of grasses and thousands of plants wait for spring. The most amazing is the color of the green poplar. The rain and dew on the horizon are strong every year. The garden is green and fragrant year after year." Each side has twist...
Very refined Japanese lacquered wood tray representing a branch of plum blossoms and bamboo leaves in gold and brown lacquer. The decor is placed on a brown base in the style of a basket weave. The back is in black lacquer (ro-iro). The protective wooden box is original and signed on the lid and inside. Dimensions: 10 x 18 cm. Period: Meiji (1868-1912) 19/20th century.
A finely incised Beetle scarab of a more naturalistic form with detailed engraving of the Beetle itself, New Kingdom, c. 1539–1075 BC.
Interesting engraving on the base with a large Ankh hieroglyphs that looks to have legs and is walking towards another elongated figural sign.
Size: 17-18 mm.
Condition: Very fine, intact with much wear to the glaze, attractive patina!
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973)....
Nice suite of three faiance items, inc. two Djetpillar amulets in torquise and Egyptian blue pierced for suspension, together with a large faiance bead or fertility amulet (?), Late period, c. 660-332 BC.
Size: 23, 15 and 12 mm. long for each.
Condition: All are completely intact.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher...
An nice Head rest amulet, Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 322 B.C.
The stylized amulet carved in glossy red stone, probably haematite.
Size: 19 mm. wide
Condition: Very fine, intact but with some marks of corrosion and small chips.
Provenance: Formerly in the private collection of Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886-1973). He was a famous German Art director and head of the Berlin National Gallery as well as other higher positions. Educated as Art Historian. Comes wi...
Snow covered bamboo. Painted with ink on silk. Signed and sealed.
Suzuki Shonen (1848-1918) was a Japanese painter from the Meiji(1868-1912) to Taisho periods(1912-1926).
Born as Suzuki Hyakunen's eldest son, he learned painting from his father from an early age.
Shonen became a teacher at the Kyoto Prefectural Painting School in 1898. He was good at portrait painting and received awards at national industrial exhibitions, etc.
Some light marks and foxing are present on the paint...
Nespakashuty – ns-pA-qA-Swty Worker Typ 2
Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.
Also known as Nespakachouty, Nesipakashuti, Nesipakashuty
The name means ‘The one who belongs to the God’
God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Overseer of the treasury of the domain of the Divine Adoratrice of Amen.
Origin: Deir el-Bahri, Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun
Peri...
1900's Japanese Studio Porcelain Vase with Bamboo Marked "Kanzan Denchichi"
It is 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) tall by 3.46 inches (8.8 cm) wide. It is 1 Lb.
It has dark spots, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A fine Chinese snuff bottle made from Carnelian, well hollowed. One side carved in relief with a bird on a rock beneath a bat, the backside engraved with a ruyi scepter. The stopper is made from white jadeit with a green spot and a bone spoon. Condition: the stopper eventually not original, traces of usage. Dimension: c. 6.2 cm high.
Early 20th Century rose quartz carving of 2 beauties. Made of one piece, it is difficult to find a double figure carving like this. Presented on a custom rosewood stand, this rose quartz carving has really nice details that we were not able to fully capture with a camera. It is much nicer in person and you won't be disappointed. In excellent condition, it measures on stand 10-1/2" high x 5" wide x 2". Carving alone measures 9-1/8" high.
Chinese hanging scroll with calligraphy work.
Ink on paper, hanging scroll.
Three seals. Some tears as is.
Chinese Qing Dynasty scroll painting by the artist, Jiang Ting-xi (1669-1732).
Ink on silk, hanging scroll.
The painting represents lotus flower behind its huge leaf.
Signed “Nansha Lao Ren Jiang Ting-xi” by the artist, with one signature seal of the artist.
Three collectors’ seals on the right side.
Re-mounted by the previous owner. Excellent condition.
Japanese Edo period wood block print.
Print on paper, hanging scroll.
Two artist’s seals, one censor’s seal.
Print is in good condition, except for some tears and wears on the original mounting of the scroll. AS IS antique condition.