This very nice carved ivory okimono of a young farm girl is a mid-19th century product. It is 5 ¾” high (with base is 6 ¾” high), 1 5/8” wide and 2” in depth. It depicts the farm girl carrying a wood and rope woven knapsack on her back. She holds a basket of fruit with both hands in front of her. Her smiling face is simply charming. The wood base might be a later replacement. It has good patina and is in very good condition. More detailed photos are available.
Beautiful Chinese scholar's rock, a very pale yellow, almost white Taihu stone from the bottom of Lake Tai, Jiangsu Province, China, stands on wooden base, very pleasing and captivating form.
Size: 16 3/4" high including stand
Japanese keyaki wood tansu originating from the Yamagata region of Japan, with a black lacquer frame, iron hardware, lockplates incised with flora, and a side locking hinged door with a center kan pull mounted on flower plating.
Inscriptions on the back reads: "Shibata County, Numabe Village. A gift from Ohtsuki Fukuju. 18th year of Showa (1943), January 15th." and "20th year of Showa (1945) Lunar Calendar, February 15th. For the marriage of Kitaro and Tori...
Beautiful Chinese tall scholar's rock, made of yellow Taihu stone from the bottom of Lake Tai, Jiangsu Province, China, stands on wooden base, very pleasing and captivating form.
Total Size on stand: 23" high
This Chinese ethnic child's hat has wrapped thread embroidery technique which was used by the Miao the Miao minority. The set of silver ornaments across the from are Buddha images. the The ornament in the back is a stylized butterfly of Miao Legend...the dangle of bells at the back is to scare off evil spirits who would attack the child from the rear..This hat is old and in surprisingly good condition
Hanging scroll painting ink and polychrome of Buddha sitting on lotus and many figures and animals representative of the Buddhist pantheon.
Origin: Japan.
Edo Period 19th century.
Chinese porcelain vase of a bottle gourd form with a beautiful flambe glaze, a deep red underglaze with white and purple/blue areas throughout, and a thin cylindrical neck, 19th
century.
Size: 10" height, 6" width
Pair of fine Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain plates, each plate contains four dragon panels surrounded by floral decorations, exterior also bears floral design, signed 'GUANGXU' and of the period. Size; Diameter of each plate is 4-3/4 inches, no visible condition issues and consistent with age.
Pair of hard wood carved Chinese elephants, from 19th century period. Size; Height of each carving is 4 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition, a few toe nails missing.
A small stoneware figurine with celadon glaze, showing a kneeling mother chewing a betel leave and holding her baby at the breast. Dating to the 14th to mid 16th century. Please refer to "Thai Ceramics: The James and Elaine Connell Collection" No. 97. Condition: fine. Dimension: 10.5 cm high.
Japanese Gosho Ningyo of Momotaro the Peach Boy. This wonderful Ningyo
represents Momotaro in a magical manner, his robes of chirimen silk crepe with painted designs of takaramono (sacred treasures) and peaches. He holds the pit of the peach in one hand and his banner with peach motif in the other. This is a wonderful ningyo, in great bright condition. Every aspect
is of the highest quality...
Japanese Meiji Period Gosho Ningyo of Jimmu, the First Emperor of Japan. This is a wonderful ningyo, in great bright condition. Every aspect is of the highest quality. He has a gorgeous face, beautifully rendered. He is wearing sumptuous silk
brocades, stretched on a carved wood body (kimekomi). He holds a bow and arrows. There are arrows in the quiver at his back, and a sword at his side. He is presented on his original lacquered stand. Height: 8.5 inches, 21.5 cm.
Japanese Late Edo Period very large rare pair of Musha Ningyo representing Empress Jingū (Jingū Kōgō) and the old minister Takenouchi no Sukune. He is holding the baby
Ōjin (a son of the Empress Jingū who later became Emperor Ōjin) and is seated on a
camp stool. These are among the largest examples and are of the highest quality and
artistic workmanship...
Japanese Silver Teapot w Irises Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 22.86 x 15.24 x 16.51 x 13.33 cm (9" x 6" x 6.5" x 5.25")
Weight: 591 gram (20.84 oz)
Age: Meiji Period 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb & beautiful handcrafted Japanese silver teapot with irises in water pond throughout the silver teapot body. The teapot has a flower or rose opening on the top rim. The silver lid is decorated with an iris finial...
Chinese Yixing Teapot GONJU w Brass Mounted & Signed
Description & Size: 15.87 x 12.7 x 19.68 x 15.24 cm (6.25" x 5" x 7.75" x 6")
Weight: 711 gram (25.07 oz)
Age: Early 20th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a nice & rare Chinese yixing teapot handcrafted with red clay unpolished with beautiful old brass mounted on the teapot & lid rims, finial & handle...
Hanging scroll with image of the descent of the Buddha to welcome the souls of the deceased and accompany them to the Western Paradise. He is standing on a lotus on clouds and holds his hand in gebon josho. The mudra is the appropriate level for common citizens to be reborn in. Mineral colors and gold on silk. The garment exquisitely decorated in gold. Japan, late Muromachi or early Edo period, 16th century.
Image: 38 ¼ X 15 ¾ inches. Mounting: 84 ¼ x 21 3/8 inches...
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 6.35 x 11.43 x 7.62 cm (2.5" x 4.5" x 3")
Weight: 122 gram (4.3 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb Chinese yixing teapot MENGCHEN 19th Century in red clay. The teapot is in excellent condition with some tea stains on the spout & pot interior...
Small Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN Signed
Description & Size: 5.71 x 10.16 x 6.35 cm (2.25: x 4" x 2.5")
Weight: 87 gram (3.06 ounce)
Age: Early 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is an old & small Chinese yixing teapot made during the Early 19th Century in red clay. The teapot has a small chip on the base of the rim. It's marked with MENGCHEN on the base.
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN w Inscription
Description & Size: 6.98 x 9.52 x 6.35 cm (2.75" x 3.75" x 2.5")
Weight: 75 gram (2.64 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a small & superb handcrafted Chinese yixing teapot in an elongated pear form with a tri-leg stands. The teapot is made of red clay with single hole. It's comes with beautiful brass mounted on the teapot & lid rims, spout & finial...
Antique Japanese Smoking Accessories to include a pipe case with a leather pouch and a black & white porcelain Ojime (missing pipe), 19th century period. Length of pipe case is 10 inches. Condition Report; The set consistence with the age with age wear to the pipe case and pouch.
Japanese wooden chest with a black lacquered body and iron handles on its front and back side, and red lacquered lid. The chest's top and sides are decorated with a gorgeous mother of pearl inlay in the shape of a kiri leaf, from the Tokugawa family. It is lined in rice paper and sits upon an added black wooden stand. Edo period (1615-1867)
Size: (with stand) 20.5" height (no stand) 16" height, 24" width, 15.5" depth
A Japanese "arrow toss" game vase made of copper and decorated with polychrome enamels, the rims and wires are gilt. Showing antiques and auspicious symbols on a white ground, the base with "fuku" mark. The "arrow-toss" game originated from China and was at the beginning very popular with the aristocrats and survived as a pastime well into the Edo period. From an old Swiss private collection. Condition: few traces of usage, the mouth rim is inside a bit bent (see pict. 12)...
Antique Burmese statue of Buddha carved from alabaster. He is portrayed in a Mandalay style, which emerged at the end of the 18th century, in which he sports a bun at the top of his head, has a fleshier face, and is shown seated in a lotus position performing the Bhumispharsa mudra where he touches the Earth as he reaches enlightenment through meditation. Around his wrist is a seal of export. 19th century
Size: 10" height, 8.5" width
A small stoneware figurine with crackled celadon glaze, showing a kneeling mother holding her baby at the breast. Dating to the 14th to mid 16th century. Please refer to "Thai Ceramics: The James and Elaine Connell Collection" No. 97. Condition: some firing flaws and chips. Dimension: 11.5 cm high.
Beautiful Japanese keyaki wood zeni bako, or money box, the top of which has a handled door with three studded iron hinges and flower-shaped lockpin, and thin iron slot for depositing money, dropping into a small drawer with an iron lockplate. Two more drawers are in front with kan/ring pulls. Edo period (1615-1867)
Size: 9" height, 8.5" width, 12.75" depth
This charming footed small teapot has handle wrapped with bamboo and is etched all over with a floral design...no signature of any kind...
Temple or palace architectural element, of corner shape, representing Garuda, the Hindu celestial being, in relief, wearing wings and holding the Snake. Strongly eroded wood. Nepal, 15th to 16th century. Height: 12 1/4" (31 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. good condition. NOTE: this piece is rather heavy, so we recommend to consult us for shipping cost.
A very nice Burmese Bronze Temple Bell from the Mandalay Period, 19th Century, with engraving.
Good condition. Size H. 12.5 cm x 9 cm.
Comes with an attractive metal stand.
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White snuff bottle depicting Five variously posed Dragons. There are three(3) small chips off the glaze toward the top edge of the bottle. No stopper or lid . Height 3 inches, width 1 inch.
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Gourd Shaped Vase with Birds and Morning Glory
It is 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 3.8 Lb.
It is in good condition with no chips, cracks, or dents, except repaired at the bottom, missing some flowers, and small spots of oxidation (as seen in the photos).
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Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Gourd Shaped Vase with Birds and Morning Glory
It is 9.6 inches (24.4 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 3.8 Lb.
It is tarnished and has been repaired at the bottom. It also has missing some flowers, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese Qing (Kangxi or Yongzheng) Dynasty deep cobalt blue under-glaze snuff bottle depicting a Dragon in the clouds and a smaller Dragon in the waves near the base. Wonderful shape, vivid colors with beautiful artistry. Unfortunately, there are several chips at the base and this piece is therefore priced accordingly. Cork stopper, no lid. Height 2.75 inches, width 1.5 inches.
Small Chinese carved jade pendant with figure of a snake in relief, 1 3/8 inches in height, no condition issues.
17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze Temple Guardian
It is 11.75 inches (30 cm) tall by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. It is 8.7 Lb.
It has chips at his hat and arm, manufacture defect of firing holes at skirt, oxidation, corrosion at the base, missing lacquered gilding, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Flower Vase
It is 5.6 inches (14.3 cm) tall by 2.7 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 0.4 lb.
It has bruises at the side and near the base, missing enamels, and manufacture defects of firing holes (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese cylindrical bamboo brush pot, carved and pierced with a man leading a horse away from a pine tree, 19th century era. Size; Height of carving is 5.5 inches, no condition issues.
This ultra-rare Spiro Mound shell carving is 2 1/4" and has two suspension holes. The shell is translucent and shows beautiful patina. The holes are correct. The figure appears to be holding a ceremonial monolithic flint mace. The figure is wearing an elaborate necklace with a cross pendant and ear spools. It also has a weeping eye motif. LeFlore County, Oklahoma. From the collection of the late Randy Jackson of Garden City, Michigan. A no-brainer for authenticity.
CHINESE YIXING TEAPOT PEAR SHAPED w GOLD & SIGNED
Description & Size: 6.35 x 10.79 x 6.95 cm (2.5" x 4.25" x 2.75")
Weight: 95 gram (3.35 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb Chinese yixing teapot handcrafted with pear shaped in red zhuni clay & GOLD mounted on the teapot spout, lid rim & finial. There are some tea stains in the teapot interior, exterior, spout & lid interior. The teapot is in excellent condi...
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN & Signed
Description & Size: 6.35 x 11.68 x 7.62 cm (2.5" x 4.6" x 3")
Weight: 125 gram (4.4 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb Chinese yixing teapot handcrafted in red clay with beautiful brass mounted on the rims, spout & finial. There are some tea stains on the teapot exterior, interior & spout. It's in excellent condition! It's signed on the base MENGCHEN w Inscrip...
A rare 'qingbai' cosmetic box and cover northern Song dynasty the interior divided into three sections by three unglazed free standing flowering stems extending from the centre to the rim, each section containing a small bowl, the low domed cover finely incised with a floral scroll, covered with a translucent pale blue glaze falling short of the rims and countersunk base revealing the white ware 10.5 cm diameter
No chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restoratios.
Large antique Tibetan chest/trunk painted with a deep red background in front, with a coiled dragon within a large cloud-shaped border. Red and gold painted flowers with long, deep green stems fray out from behind the dragon and reaches inwards from the sides of the chest, with small green birds perching on either side of the dragon. The front of the chest has a black frame with red, gold, and green puffs of smoke, edged with metal hardware shaped like spears, locking in place with n iron hinge ...
Clearly for a wealthy family, this small lamp was meant to be used as a personal light. The cat like figure has a filler hole between the ears, good weight (important for stability) and is silver in color, but exact metal content is not known...He/she is charming...4 inches x 3.5 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep...
Chinese antique large planter, round form and standing on three stout legs, around the center is a ring of applied carved porcelain butterflies with lion like heads and white glaze, around the rim is a ring of applied carved porcelain florets, the bottom has a hole for drainage. Minor losses and cracks from firing process, there is also an impressed six character mark From Jingdezhen. 19th century.
Size: 15" high x 18 1/4" wide.
Chinese porcelain monochrome vase with a cream crackle glaze, teardrop shaped body and a narrow neck. Single cobalt blue ring mark on bottom. Appraisal papers by Frank Caro of C.T. Loo in NYC. Chien Lung period (1736-1795)
Size: 5.25" height, 3" width
this old set of books was originally held together into a single volume with a cover..
The cover is now clearly falling apart and the books are all tied together with a leather cord probably done sometime in the 50's. Each volume covers a different aspect of law...civil, criminal etc...
There is a very faded red seal on the front page...the photo of the seal has been enhanced to hopefully make it more readable... Lots of Chinese characters used throughout the text...
Chinese porcelain vase with a pretty green crackle glaze, and a short, fluted rim with white crackle glaze. Prominent midwest collection, 18th/19th century
Size: 5.25" height, 3" width
Japanese iron pagoda statue, with a tall, ridged finial and five "stories". Its base is removable and can hold a candle inside to act as a lantern. Early 20th century.
Height 9.5"
Large, rectangular brush pot made from a dark bamboo wood. Each of its four sides has a large panel, carved skilfully with beautiful scenery. Adult and children figures are carved performing similar tasks, such as fishing over a bridge, with grass huts, rugged rock formations, large exotic trees bearing fruit, and beautiful architecture becoming the main focus of each panel. Each side is separated by a thin corner panel, carved with two serpents or dragons with vine-like bodies. Carved signature...
This antique pair of spectacles folds into the space of a single eyeglass for easy carrying. Lacking ear pieces, they rest on the nose, hence the name pince nez. The rims are tortoise shell.
Ca. 1800 – 1820, early 19th c
Jiaqing period, Qing dynasty
Porcelain with overglaze famille rose enamels
Diameter: 18.4 cm / 7.2 in
From a UK private collection
A lovely Jiaqing period floral dish, decorated with good-quality bright enamels. Possibly a birthday dish, as there is a bat (good fortune) and peach (longevity) in the dish center.
Condition: good antique condition, with two rim chips and some fleabites to the foot rim. [Please examine a...
DESCRIPTION: A large, handsome Burmese wood sculpture of a male Nat, or nature spirit, dressed in traditional attire and engaged in a joyful dance. Such images were first carved from wood, then laboriously decorated with applications of red lacquer then gold gilt. Dating from the early 20th C., it has been mounted on a rod with square base. Please see the last photo for size comparison with our other Nat, FIG56. Although not purchased as a pair, these make wonderful companion pieces. DIMENS...
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN Signed
Description & Size: 8.25 x 15.24 x 8.89 cm (3.25" x 6" x 3.5")
Weight: 164 gram (5.78 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a beautiful & nice size Chinese yixing teapot with brass mount on red clay. The teapot is brass mounted on the rims, spout & finial. The teapot is in excellent condition! It's signed MENGCHEN on the base.
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot w Tri-Leg Stand & Signed
Description & Size: 7.62 x 13.33 x 8.25 cm (3" x 5.25" x 3.25")
Weight: 158 gram (5.57 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb Chinese yixing teapot w tri-leg stand on polished purple clay. The teapot has some tea stains on the interior of the lid & pot. A small line on the edge of the lid & small frit on the pot inner rim. It's in excellent condition! The ...
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN Signed
Description & Size: 7.62 x 12.7 x 8.25 cm (3" x 5" x 3.25")
Weight: 165 gram (5.82 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb Chinese yixing teapot with 3 peg legs stand on red clay. There are some tea stains exterior & interior of the teapot. The teapot is in excellent condition with no damages, cracks, etc... It's signed MENGCHEN on the base.
Covered with green celadon to the footrim, glazed base. Diameter = 10.5 cm, . Yuan Dynasty. Perfect, no chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations.
Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN w/o Handle & Signed
Description & Size: 7.62 x 12.06 x 8.25 cm (3" x 4.75" x 3.25")
Weight: 123 gram (4.33 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a rare & unique Chinese yixing teapot handcrafted during the 19th Century. What's unique about this teapot is that it has no handle & was possibly designed this way or that the handle was intentionally removed and polished over. As there is also ...
Small Chinese Yixing Teapot GONJU Signed
Description & Size: 6.35 x 12.06 x 7.62 cm (2.5" x 4.75" x 3")
Weight: 110 gram (3.88 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb small handcrafted Chinese yixing teapot in purple clay during the 19th Century. It's well rounded & balanced in the hand. There are tea stains on the exterior & interior of the pot. The teapot in superb & excellent condition! It's signed on the b...
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN Pear Shaped
Description & Size: 8.25 x 12.7 x 7.62 cm (3.25" x 5" x 3")
Weight: 128 gram (4.51 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a nice handcrafted Chinese yixing teapot MENGCHEN pear shaped form in red clay. There is a small frit on the spout & some manufacture flaws on the outer surface of the lid. It's in excellent condition! It's marked & signed 'Shui Ping' on the inner lid...
Chinese Yixing Teapot w Tri-Leg Stand & Signed
Description & Size: 9.14 x 11.43 x 7.62 cm (3.6" x 4.5" x 3")
Weight: 147 gram (5.18 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a rare form Chinese yixing teapot pear shaped & mounted on a tri-leg stand. The teapot is original & unpolished with brass mounted on the rims & spout. It's in excellent condition! There is a mark 'Shui Ping' on the inner lid & Inscribed on the base.
Superb Chinese Yixing Teapot MENGCHEN Marked & Signed
Description & Size: 6.35 x 12.06 x 7.62 cm (2.5" x 4.75" x 3")
Weight: 103 gram (3.63 oz)
Age: 19th Century
Production: Handcrafted
This is a superb Chinese yixing teapot MENGCHEN brass mounted on the rims, base & finial on purple & brown clay. It's nicely polished in the turn of the century. There is a repair on the inner portion of the rim, a fine hairline on the lid. Otherwise ...