A Fine Women’s Ornamental Knife :
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th century
This is an ornamental utensil knife set with chopsticks used by women and also used for emergencies in Choson Dynasty’s women's society. The case and knife have beautiful
feminine carving. The handle and sheath are highly decorated with a cherry
blossom design with birds on the silver body.
Measures 4 5/8” long after assembled...
A Very Rare and Large Roof End-Tile –Gray Stoneware
Korea, Unified Silla Dynasty or early Koryo dynasty,
9th -11th Century
This monster roof end tile was typically made for a temple.
As a Korean this type of monster roof end-tile is a very rare in beauty of style and technical excellence. Korean old temple tiles remain unsurpassed and rival those made in China and Japan.
** Tiles with monster masks were mounted on the ends
of rafters and were supposed to ward off evil spirits...
Sino-Tibetan Gilded Bronze Seated Buddha, 18th Century
The buddha is 8 inches (20 cm) tall, and 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks, except missing hand held accessory (as seen in the photos).
Large format photos available upon request.
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This is an Antique CHINESE CARVED MIRROR for the Table Top of your Choice. Size is 28" X 18" approx. Conservatively Several months of Fine Carving with depictions of Dragons, Foo Dogs, and more
Korean Bronze Mirror:
Koryo dynasty, 12th-13th century
The design is cast in relief on the obverse of this Mirror depicts a ship sailing on a stormy sea.
A large dragon arises from the upper left and the right with clouds of spray cap the surging
waves. At the top, above the ship’s banner, are four character inscriptions in archaic
seal style script: Huang Pi Chang Chon (clear, vast, luminous heaven) with a good silver-greenish patina on the face and back...
Satsuma Miniature Teapot Signed Kozan, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The teapot is 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 4.5 inches (11 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except rubbing of gold and a chip at the underside of the lid (as seen in the photos).
This teapot is being feature at the Architectural Digest's May 2006 issue, page 140 under "Great Design Japan."
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Gilded Cloisonne Lobe Vase, 19th Century
The vase is 12 inches (31 cm) tall, and 7 inches (18 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
Large format photos available upon request.
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A Finely Glazed Celadon Bowl
Korea, Koryo Dynasty, early 12th Century
It’s of conical form flaring from a ring foor to the wide mouth,
incised in the well and below the lip with narrow line and
covered overall by an evenly toned grey green celadon glaze.
A short hair line crack and tiny small repair on the rim, otherwise it is in
fine condition. It measures 7” d. x 2 ¾” h.
This is a very beautifully potted and elegantly curved piece of white glazed Wang Bingrong brush pot. The brush pot is curved and molded in high relief. It is also unusual in that most brush pots either have curved design and or colour glazing in low relief and in cylindrical shape. For this Wang Bingrong brush pot, it is unusual in that the entire shape of the brush pot is in the curving of a pine tree trunk...
Bamboo Carved Giant Peach with Bats, 19th Century
The peach is 4.75 inches (12 cm) tall, and 5 inches (13 cm) wide.
It is in good condition, except small chips, cracks, and repairs to chips and cracks (as seen in the photos).
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Gilded Bronze Censer, 18th Century
It is 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, cracks, or chips.
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A Burmese creamy glaze bowl with plain design.
Age: Burma, 15th century
Measurement: Height 8.8 C.M. / Diameter 17.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition and glaze 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.
Lac Burgaute with Gold Snuff Bottle, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The snuff bottle is 3 inches (7.5 cm) tall, and 2 inches (5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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Gilded Bronze Quan Yin, 16th Century
The quan yin is 14 inches (36 cm) tall, and 8 inches (20 cm) wide.
She is in good condition with no repairs, chips, or cracks.
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For your consideration is this nice, Holyland pottery juglet. Originally used as a dipper or juglet. This piece dates from the time of David, Iron Age II (circa 930-586 BC), First Temple Period.
Measures: Height: 4.5"
Condition: Good. Handle reattached, but else nice.
Mounting stand is included with this piece.
Provenance provided to purchaser.
This rare juglet type is typical of the form that was popular in Judea during the Iron Age II Period (circa 1000 - 586 B.C.). Nice design and beautiful coloring. This jug measures 3.5" tall.
For comparable, see Ruth Amiran "Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land", (#262-264).
Condition: Pristine, choice and intact with good adhesions and evidence of age remaining.
Item comes with a display stand for mounting.
Provenance provided to purchaser.
Namikawa Cloisonne Perfume Bottle Unsigned, 19th Century
The bottle is 2.45 inches (6 cm) tall, and 2 inches (5 cm) wide.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or chips, except very faint hairline cracks at the side (as seen in the photos).
Large format photos available upon request.
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This is a highly decorative early 19thC Chinese famille rose porcelain plate, the soft white ground painted with colorful enameled butterflies, birds and flowers. Measurement: 8 in.; Condition: Very good with gilt wear to rim.