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Ostracon Ancient Art
$1,250.00
$1,250.00
Pan is shown with a goat's head, hoof-shaped feet and the body and legs of a human. The ithyphallic god holds a horn in his raised right hand, a bunch of grapes (?) in his left...
Ostracon Ancient Art
$980.00
$980.00
Boeotian terracotta satyr reclining in lascivious pose. His right elbow is propped up on the couch, the right hand rests on the bent knee. The upright head with snub nose, goatee beard and pointed ears.
The potbellied figure is depicted with a long scrotum and a large phallus resting over the left calf.
The figure is almost entirely covered with soil deposits, with much white slip and pink pigment underneath...
The potbellied figure is depicted with a long scrotum and a large phallus resting over the left calf.
The figure is almost entirely covered with soil deposits, with much white slip and pink pigment underneath...
Zentner Collection
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Beautiful example of an 18th Japanese suzuribako (calligraphy box) made with a gold maki-e lacquer scene of huts near a mountain stream. The interior of the box holds rests for brushes and a compartment for an ink stone as well as a small silver water dropper. The entire inside including the underside of the lid is covered in a lovely dense nashiji (fine gold flakes suspended in clear lacquer) with young pine branches in maki-e lacquer...
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
$140.00
$140.00
19th century Japanese Satsuma kogo (box for incense during tea ceremony), its top decorated with bamboo stems and leaves, and the sides with various flowers and leaves, and several flowers on the inside. Good potting, very nicely painted, typical Satsuma finely crackled glaze, in great condition with appropriate age and usage signs. Signed on the bottom in gold on black with 2 characters reading HARAZAN (alternative reading is Warayama). Excellent quality painting...
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese rectangular lacquer stationary box with a large parrot sitting on a corn stock and eyeing an ear of corn. Raised maki-e lacquer in gold and various shades of dark green and brown. The sides are further decorated with more ears of corn (a grasshopper sitting on one). The lacquer work contains great details like the texture of the parrot's feather and the stringy silk of the corn...
Senatus Consulto
$395.00
$395.00
A lovely and very rare Gothic style polishing steel or sharpener for edged weapons, Austria, ca. late 15th. century.
Very attractive with a wonderful twisted and curled finial and the look of a key with one slot.
Size: 85 mm. long
Conditin: Superb. good metal and nice greyish and brown patina.
Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark (c.1950-1997). Purchased at Ole Jensen, Antiques Dealer, 1973...
Very attractive with a wonderful twisted and curled finial and the look of a key with one slot.
Size: 85 mm. long
Conditin: Superb. good metal and nice greyish and brown patina.
Provenance: Danish Private collection of Grethe Pedersen, Ledøje, Denmark (c.1950-1997). Purchased at Ole Jensen, Antiques Dealer, 1973...
Senatus Consulto
$450.00
$450.00
A very rarely encountered horsemans spiked macehead, Eastern German, Crusader period tyoe, dating ca. 12th.-13th. century AD.
A very attractive macehead in a wonderful condition for the excarvated type. With a fair amount ov silver plating or inlays to the surface and a small piercing hole where a rivet secured it to the shaft.
Size: 60 mm. wide and 48 mm. tall.
Condition: Choice for the type and intact with corrosion in smaller parts...
A very attractive macehead in a wonderful condition for the excarvated type. With a fair amount ov silver plating or inlays to the surface and a small piercing hole where a rivet secured it to the shaft.
Size: 60 mm. wide and 48 mm. tall.
Condition: Choice for the type and intact with corrosion in smaller parts...
Senatus Consulto
$1,295.00
$1,295.00
A wonderfully preserved massive Iron hatch with lock for an oven or a chimney, European, Renaissance, ca. 1480-1520.
The hatch is finely decorated with large attached rosettes and rivets and the still functioning lock ends in a twisted grib in the gothic form. Possibly Danish or Northern German and comes from an esteemed Danish private collection.
Size: 42 cm. long and 27 cm. wide.
Condition: Superbly preserved for the period and fine metal...
The hatch is finely decorated with large attached rosettes and rivets and the still functioning lock ends in a twisted grib in the gothic form. Possibly Danish or Northern German and comes from an esteemed Danish private collection.
Size: 42 cm. long and 27 cm. wide.
Condition: Superbly preserved for the period and fine metal...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1459552
(stock #DG0057)
Large Burmese bronze gong, a kind of Burmese musical instrument which produces a loud and sonorous sound. Gong stick is included.
Age: Burma, 19th Century
Size: Diameter 77.5 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 124 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (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. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1900
item #1459522
(stock #2974-1)
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €1,500.00
EUR €1,500.00
A Japanese boxwood netsuke depicting the poet Ono No Komachi.
Excellent fineness of the details of the carving to simulate the grain of the wood on her trunk where she is sitting leaning on her cane with her long hair partially covered by her hat, next to a bamboo container.
Signature engraved within Keisai reserve.
Meiji period 19th century
Sizes: 2,9 x 4 x 2,2 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Egyptian : Faience : Pre AD 1000
item #1459507
Explorer Ancient Art
$650.00
$650.00
Depicting a figure seated on his haunches, his legs spread apart, his testicles indicated toward the right to accommodate his enormous phallus which rises up the left side of his body and rests on the top of his head, his left hand supporting his phallus. 1 3/4 inches high. Late Period to Ptolemaic period, 664-30 B.C...
Senatus Consulto
$350.00
$350.00
A pair of choice condition blue & white porcelain small vases, made during the Wanli Reign of the Ming Dynasty, 1573 - 1620.
Finely decorated in a thick white glaze and decorated in underglaze blue. The decoration is floral and the glazing is finely crackled and patinated, so they are very attractive in hand!
Size: 6-6,5 cm in diameter for each vase.
Condition: Choice! Very fine preservation for the type, the colours are very vivid and there's no repair or hairl...
Finely decorated in a thick white glaze and decorated in underglaze blue. The decoration is floral and the glazing is finely crackled and patinated, so they are very attractive in hand!
Size: 6-6,5 cm in diameter for each vase.
Condition: Choice! Very fine preservation for the type, the colours are very vivid and there's no repair or hairl...
Ostracon Ancient Art
$880.00
$880.00
Naked dwarf standing in squat position and holding his hands in front of his belly. The head with almond-shaped eyes, thick nose and nice archaic smile. The hair on the back with horizontal steps. The surface covered by a brown glaze.
This kind of paunchy dwarf figurines is thought to be inspired by the dwarf god Paitakos, the Egyptian patron of children.
Collector’s tag (117) behind covered by a second one referring to Fischer’s 1941 sale and reading (B1404-234-ist pe).
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This kind of paunchy dwarf figurines is thought to be inspired by the dwarf god Paitakos, the Egyptian patron of children.
Collector’s tag (117) behind covered by a second one referring to Fischer’s 1941 sale and reading (B1404-234-ist pe).
...
Ostracon Ancient Art
$1,450.00
$1,450.00
Rare terracotta New Comedy mask of a hilarious elder woman. The elongated face with emphasized upper lids, hooked nose, and wide open mouth.
The hairdo parted with two buns on top. Tiny holes for suspension behind. Remains of white coating.
Comedic female character of the New Comedy, designed to make the audience laugh.
For comparable examples, cf. masks C6 and mainly C7, pp. 53-55, in: Luigi Bernabò Brea. Menandro e il teatro Greco nelle terracotte liparesi. Genova 1981. ...
The hairdo parted with two buns on top. Tiny holes for suspension behind. Remains of white coating.
Comedic female character of the New Comedy, designed to make the audience laugh.
For comparable examples, cf. masks C6 and mainly C7, pp. 53-55, in: Luigi Bernabò Brea. Menandro e il teatro Greco nelle terracotte liparesi. Genova 1981. ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Netsuke and Related : Pre 1910
item #1459480
(stock #2974-1)
Mastromauro Japanese art
EUR €2,800.00
EUR €2,800.00
A boxwood netsuke of a toad on a wooden container.
Excellent fineness of the details to simulate the grain of the wood and the toad skin.
Meiji period 19th century
Sizes: 3,3 x 2,5 x 2,6 cm.
Condition report: Good condition
Height approximately 24.5 cm. More pictures are available. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1459463
(stock #20220227-01)
Cliff Nunn - Antiques
$95.00
$95.00
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Offered is a lovely 18th Century Japanese porcelain ovoid dish in a molded petaled form, with a central scene of a landscape painted in underglaze blue. To the reverse are cloud decorations and a mark in the form of a running fuku. This piece 22.1 cm at its widest, and weighs about 468 grams. The porcelain has a slightly celadon cast, but is more white than the photos might suggest, despite the na...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Wood : Pre 1920
item #1459433
(stock #15063)
t a t a m i
$200.00
$200.00
CAKE MOLDS
Two wood carving molds for making rice cake, with flower and dragon-like designs, early 20th century, China, approx. 18.5 x 9.5 x 2cm (7.28 x 3.74 x 0.78in), 18.5 x 10.2 x 2.6cm (7.28 x 4.01 x 1.02in). Some expected stains and scratches due to aging, but generally in beautiful used condition as is.
selected by kikue
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japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$188.60
$188.60
It is a Japanese antique Lattice pattern of indigo-dyed cotton and thick textile from the Meiji era (1848-1911).
There is no dirt or damage. Recommended for materials, wall decorations and bedspreads. Three long fabrics are sewn and connected.
Can be washed with water.
Size:Length:168cm(66.14inch)
Width::100cm(39.3inch)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1459424
(stock #gy6533)
2ezr
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1900's Japanese Mixed Metal Shakudo Vase with Flower & Bird
It is 8.5 inches (21.7 cm) tall by 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 2.3 lb.
It is tarnished and has rust, stains, rubbing of gilding, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Textiles : Pre 1900
item #1459423
(stock #gy6532)
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1900's Chinese Blue Silk Embroidery Lady's Robe with Forbidden Stitches & Flower
It is 51.6 inches (132.6 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 27.95 inches (78.5 cm) armpit to armpit, and 36.6 inches (103.7 cm) collar to hem. It is 1.4 Lb.
It has tears, loose, pulling, and missing threads, split seams, stains, frayed silk, wears, and discoloration (as seen in the photos).
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1900
item #1459422
(stock #dr12997)
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Pair of 1900's Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with Figurine
They are 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) by 2 inches (5 cm) wide. The total weight is 121.7 gram.
They have dark spots, skip glazes, rubbing of paint and surface wears and scratches. One vase has a flea bite chip at the lip (as seen in the photos).
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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Sculpture : Pre 1920
item #1459411
(stock #DG070821)
AntiqueTica.com
$320.00
$320.00
A pair of Burmese wooden dolphins.
Age: Burma, 20th Century
Size: Height 21.5 C.M. / Width 9 C.M. / Length 17.3 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition 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.
Zentner Collection
$950.00
$950.00
An antique Japanese Chobako (merchant chest) made of Hinoki (Cypress) and Kiri (Paulownia) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware. Large upper drawer with two hinged doors that hides and secures 6 small drawers where valuables were kept. Side handles were used for carrying this tansu from place to place.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 15" Wide by 20 1/2" High by 12 1/4" Deep
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 15" Wide by 20 1/2" High by 12 1/4" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1459403
Zentner Collection
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Japanese antique samurai kura horse saddle. Carved of wood and lacquered with a fan motif in gold makie lacquer on a nashiji ground with inlay shell design on the maewa (front arched plate) as well as the shizuwa (rear arched plate). The maewa and shizuwa are connected by two igi (contoured side bands) which are decorated with shell inlay on a black lacquer ground. The igi rest on either side of the horse's spine and serve as the under frame for the leather seat (basen or kura tsubo) and are s...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Swords and Related : Pre 1900
item #1459401
Zentner Collection
$9500.00
$9500.00
Japanese antique samurai kura horse saddle. Carved of wood and lacquered black with shell inlay covering the maewa (front arched plate) as well as the shizuwa (rear arched plate). The maewa and shizuwa are connected by two igi (contoured side bands). The igi rest on either side of the horse's spine and serve as the under frame for the leather seat (basen or kura tsubo) and are slotted for stirrup straps (chikara-gawa or gekiso) to pass through. Obscured signature on the bottom. Mounted on cust...
Zentner Collection
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An antique Japanese Bo Tansu (locking bar chest) made of Keyaki (Zelkova) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware and Urushi lacquer finish. Warabite style handles. Three full width drawers and bottom partial width drawer with hinged security door hiding 3 small drawers. Underneath bottom small drawer lies a secret area where important flat documents or valuables were hidden from plain sight. Side and rare back slats added strength and visual design to this beau...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1459378
(stock #2022-1019)
Hanging bronze (銅掛斜生, dô kakenanaike) depicting a hawk, placed on a branch. The inside is hollow so a bouquet a flowers can be put inside and thus, serve as a vase.
The eagle is considered the king of birds. Its tail feathers are said to be the best feathers for an arrow. It is said that they were given to the imperial court and to the shrine of Ise (Mie prefecture), one of the most sacred places of Shinto.
Japan – Meiji era (1868-1912)
He...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Sculpture : Pre 1837 VR
item #1459376
(stock #345)
Conservatoire Sakura
$4,500.00
$4,500.00
They are carved from a single piece of wood. They are hollowed out on the back to probably receive a column. They had to be at the entrance of a temple and supported the portico. The wood is cracked and blackened by time. I think they are Edo period Japanese, but they may be earlier. They are two magnificent creatures with a powerful and fierce appearance. The fact that the wood is excessively weathered makes me think they were outside the temple, at the front door. This blackness of the wood is...
Senatus Consulto
$95.00
$95.00
A substantial pottery figure of a mythical creature, Mexico, Mayan or earlier pre 8th. century AD.
A delicately made hollow terracotta figure of great appeal and quite funny really. The figure with a thick belly pronounced jaw, round eyes, large headdress with wings behind, earspools etc. Very interesting style, possibly a flute.
Size: 78 mm. tall and 62 mm. wide, comes without a base.
Condition: Choice, a full figure, but with losses to leg and top.
E...
A delicately made hollow terracotta figure of great appeal and quite funny really. The figure with a thick belly pronounced jaw, round eyes, large headdress with wings behind, earspools etc. Very interesting style, possibly a flute.
Size: 78 mm. tall and 62 mm. wide, comes without a base.
Condition: Choice, a full figure, but with losses to leg and top.
E...
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$380.00
$380.00
This is Fukusa of beautiful hand embroidery made in Kyoto in the Edo era.(1800-1867)
As for the embroidery, the thread which gold leaf was rolled round is used and is made all by hand.
The surface does not have a stain and the damage. And there are a few stains to the lining. It does not stand out. This is embroidery of a lucky bird.
Size:Length:71cm(27.9inch ) / Width: 67cm( 26.3inch)
japanes antique textile saiyuu2
$168.80
$168.80
It is a Japanese antique natural indigo dye old silk katazome kimono.
It is a Excellent condition.It does not have a stain and the damage.It is a pine and a pattern of igeta.
size:Length: 140cm (55.1") sleeve to sleeve 120cm (47.2")
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Porcelain : Pre 1837 VR
item #1459362
(stock #11058)
Welcome To Another Century
$1,400.00
$1,400.00
Large octagonal bowl made of porcelain, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue. In the center of the bowl a prancing tiger before a roaring stream, looking up towards the sky. Behind him bamboo and rocks. Left of the tiger there is a three-line poem about the tiger and the third moon (May or June).
The sides are decorated with four peonies and leaves draped in arabesques; the rim decorated with a border of key-fret motif. On the outside each flat section of the octagonal decorated with a tac...
Petrie-Rogers Gallery
$425.00
$425.00
Chinese late Qing dynasty square form wood table dressing chest or scholar’s box with attractive pronounced wood grain. The front panel is decorated with a butterfly or bat form metal lockplate. It lifts off to reveal seven drawers with metal double-fish drawer pulls. The top has two bronze handles set against six floral mounts. Late 19th to early 20th century. 9 3/8” square. Very good overall condition. The wood has shrunk in several areas due to our dry desert climate in Arizona. T...
Senatus Consulto
$895.00
$895.00
A massive and superb condition Silver-Inlaid Brass Betel Box (Lutuan) Mindanao betel Box, together with two smaller boxes, Philippines, islamic 1880-1900s
Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as these examples.
The two smaller boxes are typical of these measuring ca. 13-14 cm. in length and with losses to inte...
Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as these examples.
The two smaller boxes are typical of these measuring ca. 13-14 cm. in length and with losses to inte...
Zentner Collection
$1,475.00
$1,475.00
An antique Japanese Nihonmatsu Kasane Tansu (stacking 2 section chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) and Sugi (Cryptomeria) woods. All original hand forged iron hardware featuring Warabite style handles and hints of aged red lacquer. Very spacious storage with a hinged door that secures 3 small drawers. Constructed using Japanese joinery techniques and hardened wooden nails.
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 48 1/2" Wide by 48" High by 18 1/4" Deep
Age: Meiji Period (1880-1890)
Dimensions: 48 1/2" Wide by 48" High by 18 1/4" Deep
