19th century netsuke in kagamibuta (“mirror lid”) shape, the top carved with phoenix (the symbol of the Empress) in flight - a motif often seen on textiles. Excellent delicate work, great depiction of differentiated feathers, eye inlaid with dark horn. Beautiful patina, compressed dust in crevices, nice old wooden bowl, old silk cord. Bowl diameter 1.74 inches.

An extra large antique Chinese Canton silk tapestry or coverlet, late 19th or early 20th century, embroidered with numerous kind of birds ( Bird of paradise, peacock, goose, crane, etc) and flowers ( Chrysanthemum, peony, etc) in a beige color silk ground, tons of embroideries executed in different techniques; backed with light blue silk lining; fringe tassels on for edges; overall in very good condition, all embroideries are intact, 3 light water marks- hardly noticeable...

This is a Very rare in the Edo period Asamai-shibori textile.It's handspun & natural indigo dye cotton. The texture of this thick indigo-dyed cotton has the characteristics of the Edo period. Shibori thread remains in several places. There is no stain. There is one small hole. The lining has brushed cotton and is double-layered. Size:Length:124cm(48.8inch ) / Width: 86.0cm(33.8inci)Box.D

An Arita serving bowl, namasu, of moulded simplified lotus form partially celadon glazed with a ko sometsuke style Sansui landscape in the well of the bowl framed by enamelled Chestnut branches outlined in gilt. The reverse plain and the interior of the foot-ring clear glazed. The bowl is typical of the output of the Higuchi kiln in the Nangawara valley which specialised in combing celadon and clear glazes...

POTTERY OIL LAMP WITH A CROSS-SHAPED HANDLE
Byzantine Empire, 5th – 6th Century AD

Ancient Byzantine pottery oil lamp with a looped handle in the form of a cross.

Measurements:
Length: 12.5 cm
Width: 7.5 cm

Condition: Perfect condition with beautiful natural patina

Found in Bethlehem south of Jerusalem, Holy Land

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Sake cup in wood lacquered with gold, silver and cinnabar powder. On the outside on a rich thick kinji background, decorated with flowers in gold and silver leafs around the perimeter and in the center 2 stylized Chinese characters in thick lumpy cinnabar lacquer with the most beautiful aesthetic effect, probably the mark of the artist. The exterior is decorated with maple leaves in gold, red, green and brown lacquer on a black background. Note that polychrome lacquers are very rare...

Roman stone beads restrung in the form of an Egyptian style necklace, dated from, 100 - 300 AD

Length: 40 cm

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A nice and rare Amber glazed Stem-cup, most probably Fujian 14th century Quanzhou ware. Diameter : 9,1 cm. H : 6,9 cm. Condition : Perfect

Antique Chinese large inkstone with gold lacquer dragons and calligraphy writing. The side is inscribed with a signature. Early 20th century. Size: 9" H x 4" W

A water dropper, decorated with splashed iron brown spots and a Qingbai ( Yingqing ) glaze over a porcelain body. The flat base unglazed. Yuan Dynasty 1279 - 1368. Diameter : 6,2 cm. H : 5,4 cm. Condition : Perfect ! ( It is nearly impossible to find an ewer or an water dropper of the Yuan Dynasty, on that the spout is not broken or restored. This water dropper is in perfect condition ! )

A brass wash pan that was used for personal grooming during the late Joseon Dynasty. The bowl has been formed by the process known as wrought, where the metal is worked into shape by beating it with a hammer. The hammering marks on this pan are clearly visible. The pan measures 4 3/4" high x 16 3/4" in diameter, and dates to the early 20th Century. It is good example of folk ware and metal art. The condition is very good, with some stains and corrosion that could be polished out...

This antique beaded headband is from Guang Dong province in China, and is typical of headgear worn by Chinese woman around the turn of the 19th-20th century. It would have been worn the narrow portion across the forehead, with the rounded flap portions covering the ears and fastened in the back of the head.

1900's Chinese Paktong White Copper Enamel Hand Warmer with Flower & Bird Signed

It is 5.9 inches (15 cm) tall with handle up and 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) tall with handle down by 7.3 inches (18.7 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 3 Lb.

It has loss of patina, oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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An attractive brass or white bronze alter / shrine of Virabhadra (Shiva with attendants), Western India, difficult to date, but we think it's at least 18th.-19th. century, but likely somewhat older.

Virabhadra, or Veerabhadra, is a fierce aspect of Shiva, who manifested following an unforgiveable insult made to Shiva’s wife, Sati, by her father, Prajapati Daksh. The central figure in the shrine is Virabhadra, a hero-warrior...

Tibetan Himalayan Coral Large Bead, Drum shape, 20mm x 21mm(7/8" x 7/8"). Purchased in Tibet prior to 1980.

A pair of rice bowls with their accompanying covers cum sauce dishes dating from the late 18th century to the early 19th century decorated entirely in enamels with gilding. Their exterior is decorated with a turquoise green brocade ground intended to simulate a Chinese enamelled scrafitto pattern of the period...

A Chinese bronze shallow two-handled tripod bronze censer, late Ming/early Qing, 16th/17th century. 14 cms wide. 1401g. From a Hampshire, UK, estate.

Nepalese manuscript on elephants, double sided. 136x27 cm. Colours on paper. Framed. Areas of restoration. Can be viewed in central London by arrangement or defamed and shipped worldwide.