Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) Japanese bamboo wrist rest used by painters and calligraphers, with low relief carving of a blooming camellia branch. One narrow side edge is tapered, so it can be used as a tea scoop as well. Beautiful subtle piece, superb quality carving, warm patina, in excellent condition. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Size 4 3/8 x 1 15/16 inches.

18th century or earlier Japanese magatama bead made out of off-white jadeite with apple green and darker green to black patches. Magatama are curved beads which first appeared in Japan during the Jomon period (circa 1000 BCE), and in Korea during the Prehistoric period, mainly in the Bronze Age and Neolithic...

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet for a small child of classic shape made out of transparent garnet red glass. Nice color, beautiful bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Wonderful patina on the surface, in excellent condition. Inner diameter 60 mm (2.35 inches), outer diameter 74.5 mm 2.93 inches). Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

19th century Chinese Peking glass bangle bracelet made out of apple green glass beautifully imitating jadeite. Nice color, occasional bubbles inside the material typical for the period. Beautiful patina and slight wear to the surface, overall in excellent condition. Inner diameter 61 mm (2.4 inches), outer diameter 3.18 inches. Part of a small Massachusetts collection of Peking glass.

A lovely untouched and intact massive terracotta jar, Indus valley / Amri-Nal culture, c. 3rd. millenium BC.

A very high quality jar with painted bulls on either side of a fancy tree and a band of Ibexes at the top.

Size: 128 mm. tall and 122 mm. wide, nice thick walls.

Condition: Extremely fine for type, intact with fully preserved glazed decoration.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection, aquired in the 1990s at Copenhagen dealer, comes with COA.

A superb and large specimen of an Old Elamite / Mespotamian type of bronze battle axe, c. early 2nd. mill. BC.

The axe well-modelled, the blade flares outward in a spectacular curve, its edge delineated as a thinner border. Thick socket with two spikes on the back and decorated with concenthric rings. The socket looks like the open mouth of a beast when viewed horisontically.

Size: c. 115 mm. wide and c. 88 mm. tall. The blade is c 80 mm...

A very rare large bronze figure of the White Tara, Yuan-Early Ming Dynasty 13th.-14th. century AD.

A chinese bronze figure of the White Tara seated in Dhyanasana on a double Lotus Throne, the right hand in Vanada Mudra, the left raised holding the stem of the Lotus flower. She wears a lavish openwork crown and chest ornament. With costum made stand in noble wood.

Height 24 cm and weight 1852 grams...

Height: 12.8 cm (5.2 in)
Width: 11 cm (4.4 in)
Depth: 3.9 cm (1.7 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma moon vase; exquisite detailed decoration throughout; each side shows three open-fan vignettes depicting individuals involved in outdoor pursuits; bordering decoration is highlighted by tiny chrysanthemum mons and the finest of diaper work; truly magnificent decoration; signed Hododa; good condition

Width: 12 cm (4.8 in)
Total Height on Stand: 6.8 cm (2.7 in)

Fine Chinese famille rose fluted bowl decorated with floral garlands and insects resting on its original stand showing the same decoration; internally the bowl depicts a Koi swimming amongst weed; the bowl’s base shows a hand-painted Tongzhi mark; minor flake on the bowl base rim; good condition

Sankampaeng pottery brown glazed jar.

Sankampaeng is a Northern Thai ceramic which kilns were found in Chiangmai province.

Age: Thailand, Sankampaeng Period, 15th Century
Size: Height 38.5 C.M. / Width 29 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (Minor restorations on mouthrim and 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...

This is my Chinese teapot collection with Dragon stand 4 in height 5 In diameter is in very good condition with No damage I’d you have any question please email me anytime Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you

This is my Chinese tea pot collection frog tel pot 3 in height 4.3/4 in diameter is in very good condition with no damage Tea pot has singed please look my picture If you have any question please email me anytime Shipping cost will provide with your shipping address Thank you

Good Tamil, carved wood temple panel of the Hindu God Shiva manifested as Virabhadra, he is brandishing a sword and holds a shield. This was acquired in the late 1990s from a well-known Sri Lanka dealer and collector, from Kandy. This is a heavy (1.7kg), possibly Jack Fruit woodcarving...

Ensemble of vintage silver and ancient banded agate beads from Sri Lanka. These were acquired in Kandy in 1998 or 1989, the banded agates are all hand carved and are at least 1000 years old (conservatively). The silver beads are high content silver and intricately crafted with a 24K Asian style fastener. L: 52cm/20.5in. Combined eight 34 grams. See last enragement for scale. Free shipping.

Fine old all and spun and hand woven wedding blanket from the tiny Maonan minority group living in Guangxi and Guizhou province, circa 1940 to 1960. This piece is very crisply silk weft embroidered classic butterfly, phoenix and floral pattern. Excellent condition. The border is made of an outer hand spun cotton cloth will the red inner border is commercial cloth. L: 94cm/37in and W: 65cm/25.5in- total with border L: 149cm/58.6 and W: 94cm/37in.Free shipping

OKUNINUSHI NO MIKOTO

One of the most important deities that creats the land of Japan as 'Kami' in Japanese mythology. Rare old formed object made of natural stone, with one's imagination and inspiration. Attached with wooden stand. H 11.5 cm (4.52in). Dusty and stained due to aging as is.

*Okuninushi no Mikoto - ref...

Pair of old hand carved spoons from the Island of Timor. 1#Classic intricately carved heirloom buffalo horn spoon. Length: 23.5cm/9.2in. 2# Anthropomorphic spoon carved from a coconut shell. L: 15.4cm/6in and W: 6.2cm2.5in. Both are circa mid-20th century and in very good condition.

Han-gappa which is a kind of jacket worn over kimono. Wefts are silk yarn and warps look cotton yarn. The collar is made of black wool which might be imported, and straps are made of wool cloth and vegetable indigo dye silk cords. In good condition except for a few moth holes in the wool collar and a rip in the shoulder. The second half of the 19th century. 129cm x 98cm

Gautseshenu A Worker Typ 1

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Gautseshen, Gautsechen, Gautseschenu.

The name means ‘The bundle of lotus flowers.

Mistress of the house, Superior of the harem of Amen in the third phyle (or Great chief of Amen’s sacred musical troupe in the third phyle), Superior of the harem of Montu, lord of Thebes, Chantress of Amen, Great musician of Mut...

Gautseshenu B Overseer

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Gautseshen, Gautsechen, Gautseschenu.

The name means ‘The bundle of lotus flowers.

Mistress of the house, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Chantress in the domain of Mut (on the coffin in Leiden).

In Bab El-Gasus in Context: Rediscovering the Tomb of the priests of Amun 2021, pg...

A Chinese Celadon Glazed Vase...

This Meiji period vase is made of fine white porcelain fashioned after classic Chinese motifs.. The potter, first generation Miura Chikusen, is the same generation as many of the better known Imperial Court artists (Kozan, Siefu, Tozan, etc…) and just as accomplished in terms of mastery of technique, level of artistic expression, and volume of pieces produced.

An exceptionally skilled Meiji potter, Chikusen (1854 – 1915) specialized in high-quality Kiyomizu-yaki and...

Arita molded hard porcelain dish. This is one of the first productions for export which were made in small quantities around 1650. It was at this time that the ceramicists of Arita began to cover the edges of some of the porcelain with brown enamel, it is not a trivial gesture because the addition of this brown which is an overglaze enamel alone requires additional firing, which represented an additional cost and above all an additional risk of breakage. The spontaneity of these decorations, typ...

Large bag made of vegetable indigo dye hemp which looks recycled from hemp mosquito net, whose warps and wefts are hand-plied. The second half of the 20th century. 63cm x 88cm

A superb Collector's MING DYNASTY, CHUNG-CHENG (1628-1643), BLUE AND WHITE SNUFF BOTTLE depicting several figures in action as well as seldom encountered relief/carved/raised masks on each side. The base is marked with a double circle and 4 Chinese Characters of the Period. The neck of the snuff bottle has special pattern décor markings. The stopper is genuine Jade-Jadeite and comes with a spoon. Size: 8.5 cm. Condition is very good overall considering the age of this bottle. Some inconseque...

Chinese Bronze cencer or incense burner, Qing dynasty with six character Xuande mark. 13,7 cm diameter. 5,7 cm high. Censer has smooth dent (please check on the pictures). No crack or repair.

Chinese Tripot Bronze censer / incense burner. Qing dynasty. 15,5 cm diameter. 9,7 cm high. Good conditions, No dent or crack.

Chinese porcelain bowl decorated in "famille rose" enamels with lotus flowers, scrolls, greek frise and Chinese characters in medallions. The bowl is accompanied by its cup, its lid and its spoon constituting a complete set of 4 pieces which is extremely rare. In addition, the 4 porcelains are in good condition except for a little chip. The edge of the cup (saucer) was slightly deformed during cooking and took on a silver-gray shade as can be seen in the photos. Below are painted the illustrious...

Large hard porcelain bowl from Arita Japan early 18th century. Decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and enamels with three cartouches containing a Buddhist lion (shishi), a carp and cranes on a background of peonies and scrolls. Gold detail. These large bowls are typical of the Imari style highly prized by European royal courts and were present in all palaces. The one presented here has lost its lid, the collector who owns one will be able to adapt it perfectly because the sizes are standard. The...

This is a highly unique and rare antique Japanese dirk that dates back to the late Edo Period. It features an old Koto samurai tanto dagger blade with a signature inscribed on the tang. The signature is attributed to the swordsmith "Kaneyoshi" from Mino Province. The blade is from the early Muromachi period (Ouei era), which was approximately 600 years ago.

This dirk never has a crossguard and washers (seppa), and the mekugi-ana perfectly matches the mekugi. There is no gap between habak...

Shabti for Djedkhonsuiuefankh (I)

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun

Djedkhonsuiuefankh – Dd-xnsw-iwf-anx

Also known as Amennioutnakht

The name means ‘Khonsu has said, he will live.

God’s father of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Steward, Overseer of the double Granary, Chief scribe of Amen-Re.

In several publications the Wab-priest Djedkhonsuiuefankh has been linked to A.141 but g...

Shabti for Amenniutnakht Worker Typ 1

Perhabs Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun

Amenniutnakht – imn-niwt-nxt

Also known as Amennioutnakht

God’s father of Amen, Wab-priest, Wab-priest of the House of Anubis, Overseer of the Wab-priests, Overseer of the Secrets of Amen, Chamberlain of Amen, Mut and Khonsu, Chamberlain of the Lord of the two Lands, Overseer of the engravers in the domain of Amen.

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ㄧ去風雲應有日，莫因香餌誤生涯。Gone with wind in destined Time, Would Have No Regrets in Your Future Life.
A wonderful calligraphy with good meaning was kept in good condition.

Date:19th Century.

Provenance :Japan.

Length:167cm, Width :32.5cm.

With good meaning- 虛己而能容Humble to Yourself and You will be Compatible and Inclusive, a hanging scroll of Chinese calligraphy was well done by a talented artist who was unknown to the public.

Date:19th century.

Provenance :Japan.

Length:193cm, Width:34.5cm.

1900's Chinese Silver Enamel Coin Bracelet with Calligraphy

It is 6.5 inches (17 cm) in inner circumference by 2.3 inches (5.9 cm) inner diameter. It is 49.6 gram.

It has surface wears and scratches, minor loss enamel and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Chinese Paktong White Copper Enamel Hand Warmer

It is 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall measured with handle up and 3.9 inches (10 cm) tall measured with handle down by 6.3 inches (16 cm) wide. It is 2 Lb.

It has a drilled hole at the side of the body, missing enamels, tarnished metal, oxidations, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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