This is an Early 19th Century Stag Antler Netsuke depicting a curious Monkey sitting on top of a large barrel. He appears to be curiously looking out. The openings on the barrel are used naturally as himotoshi.
Netsuke measures 0.84 inches (2.2cm) wide; 1.91 inches (4.8cm) long, and 2.24 inches (5.6cm) tall. It is in excellent condition as shown in the posted photos.
A stunning QING DYNASTY detailed Hand Carved GENUINE TURQUOISE SNUFF BOTTLE, depicting finely high relief carvings of a Phoenix, an Immortal, an Elephant and a Magnolia tree. Good condition including the original stopper and spoon. Height: 5.4 cm.
Well carved Chinese carved jade Quilin, dimensions are 3.2 x 1.6 x 1.15 inches, late 19th/early 20th century period, in good condition.
Chinese silver box, decorated with dragon and phoenix design in high relief and a jade stone mounted between them, a band of floral design in relief surrounding the base, late 19th/ early 20th century period. Size; Length of silver box is 3 inches with height of 1.75 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
Carved Ebony Figural Netsuke,
depicting a nude Okame figure, signed.
Size; Height 2 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Good condition.
Property from the Collection of Dr. J. Don Nelson, Fargo, North Dakota
BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE 17/18 CENTURY MUGHAL SOLID BRONZE-Brass HUQQA HOOKAH BASE. Hand tooled abstract peacock and paisley patterns around the body , this could be used as a vase or get the parts and use as it was designed as a hookah. weight nearly 3 pounds. Size h 9" by 5.75"
A nice Chinese wine jug measuring 12" (30.5 cm) high, 11" (27.9 cm) diameter. This attractive example dates late 19th century. Beautiful dark brown glaze.
Very collectible ink cake of a Chinese woman in traditional Chinese attire wearing padded armor and holding the Chinese Army (1912 -1929)flag while her left hand crosses over body and rests on the sword pummel. The detailing is excellent and this is one of those items that looks better in person than in the photos. We feel comfortable with a pre-1920 dating. It measures 5.5" (14 cm) high, 4" (10.2 cm) widest, .75" (1.9 cm) deep.
Nice Etrusco-Corinthian aryballos decorated with red-brown bands and lines. Two bands below the shoulder enhanced with lines in applied red. Tongue pattern on the shoulder. The base with a small cavity below.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Pottery database no. 1009975 (vase no. 1)
Ceramic
Etruscan, 620-580 BC
H. 9.3 cm (3.7 in)
Strap handle and small area of the disk rim restored...
Height: 12.8 cm (5.1 in)
Width: 7.2 cm (2.9 in)
Depth: 3 cm (1.3 in)
Fine Japanese Satsuma Kutani porcelain vase; two main panels, both showing figures in rural and domestic settings; borders and sides decorated with raised gilt diaper work and floral roundels; flared butterfly handles; signed
An ancient Egyptian steatite scarab with the royal prenomen name Men-kheper-Re (Thutmosis III); including an adjective or descriptive phrase stating the good god + Amun (very schematic). 3/4 inch. 18th dynasty, 1479 BC to 1425 BC. From a Florida estate. Said to be purchased in the early 1980s.
Japanese Kiri wood two(2) section Tansu, Kiri and Cedar chest on chest, Meiji period, before 1900, 42" high, 33" wide, 17" deep with 5 graduated size long drawers, and carved and engraved floral shape black iron back plates have different motif carvings, and black iron handles. Pine wood used in the back and split in some areas caused by dryness and old age, shows wear and tear in original condition, as found condition from Japan.
Hiroshige print, please contact for details
Height: 5.3 cm (2.1 in)
Width: 2.4 cm (0.9 in)
Depth: 2.1 cm (0.7 in)
Quality Japanese wooden netsuke of a standing Sennin holding a peach; lovely patina; wear to left ear; good condition
Khmer dark-brown glazed pottery honey pot.
Age: Cambodia, Bayon Period, 12th - 13th Century
Size: Height 9 C.M. / Width 13.8 C.M.
Condition: Nice glaze and condition overall (some glaze chips and natural wearings). 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.
A set of Burmese wood carving pagoda with gilded gold.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 16.4 - 18.8 C.M. / Width 6 - 6.4 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 21.8 - 25.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to their 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.
A lovely old silver and torquise mounted Conch shell, Tibet, 18th.-19th. century.
Attractive and substantial Buddhist antique. Thick silver folliage mount with animals and a demon masks. Mounted with torquise stones, one missing.
Size: Approx 22 cm. long and 10,5 cm. wide, weighing a good 680-700 grams.
Ex. Danish Private Collection.
Length: 17.2 cm (6.8 in)
Height: 7.9 cm (3.2 in)
Width: 4.5 cm (1.8 in)
Weight: 700 gm (1.5 lb)
Good quality Japanese bronze elephant from early 20th century; unsigned; good condition