Ming 15th century interregnum period blue and white dish, rounded side with raising rim and glazed base, dish decorated with under glaze blue of flying two phoenix motif among the flowery motif. 25 cm diameter. dish in good condition except found short hairlines at the rim. Please see on the picture.
A rare sample of Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon large dish with large dragon motif, dish has been broken and re attach restruck please see picyire for detail, size: 34.5 cm diameter.
A nice beijing opaque yellow glass facetted bottle vase. Engraved four-character Xianfeng Mark, but probably 20th century. H : 18,8 cm. Condition : Perfect.
Antique Chinese set of four (4) porcelain plaques in hardwood frames. Each plaque has a short poem and is signed by the artist Cheng Yi Ting (1895-1948). Two adorable small birds appear on each plaque surrounded by lotuses.
Size : 16.25" height, 9.25" width
A large bamboo 'vase', inset with carved ivory and mother of pearl, depicting two Samurai warriors...
A fine moulded porcelain dish of “Ko Sometsuke” kaiseki type decorated in underglaze blue largely in kakiwake, reverse painted style, with a floral arabesque to the rim. The cavetto plainly painted in blue wash and the well of the dish painted with auspicious pendant Buddhist jewels, yoraku, with three reserves each containing a figure of a Namban in a spotted tunic and hose with a ruff to his neck, and a matching frills to his waist and the hem of his tunic...
A Song - Yuan dynasty longquan celadon plate with two fish motif, outer wall with carved lotus petal motif, good condition no chip no crack no restoration, size: 13 cm diameter.
This nikuchi, or seal paste box, was created by one of the very few Imperial Court Artists of late Meiji and bears an attractive and subtle design etched on the cover. Seal paste boxes are used to hold the red ink paste used for endorsing official documents and works of art by way of an in-kan (official seal)...
Rugged, heavy, startlingly strong and breathtakingly beautiful, Iga ware has a special place in the heart of every collector of tea ceremony items. For many, it is the epitome of Japanese ceramics. From the combination of the potters' hands and the clay itself — at its best, Iga appears to be born rather than made. With Iga ware, nothing is hidden...
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This exquisite casting head is a fine example of one of the most famous metalworking traditions in world history. The details on this head are stunning, from the splendid facial expression, to the detailed rendering of its formal crown. One can only imagine the true splendor of the old court of Ife.
The present head is an early 20th Century copy modeled after the great Yoruba center at Ife dating originally approximately 1100 -1450 A.D...
Love at first sight! From deep inside the cultural heart of the Japanese Edo Period we are proud to present you another stunning Chawan from our collection...
Antique Chinese set of four hardwood nesting tables with central burl tops in a gorgeous deep red lacquer original finish.
Provenance: S. I. Hayakawa, the renowned semanticist who defied striking student radicals at San Francisco State University in the late 1960s and subsequently was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Size : 22" height, 22" width, 22" depth
Very unusual rare Japanese low tansu with a dark original lacquer finish, wonderful burl front drawers, hirute style handles, an unusual side locking box with many small brush drawers inside. Very charming and a true one of a Kind piece.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
All original and exceptional quality.
Meiji Period (1868 - 1912)
Size: 29" height, 45" length, 17" depth
A true Original antique tibetan lacquer trunk with hand-painted dragons on the top and sides in bright green and red pigment. The sides of the chest have the image of a gold pigment horse. Wonderful size, full of color and gorgeous detail.
early 19th century, Nearly impossible to find true old tibetan pieces anymore.
Size: 11.75" height, 38.5" length, 12" depth
A beautiful late 19th C. Chinese genuine antique bamboo opium pipe with famille rose porcelain tray and silver lamp. In very good condition except there is couple old crack on the bamboo pipe, please see the photos. L:59cm
From our family collection of antique and vintage African Art we present you an antique wooden Aghogho mask from the early 20th. century, approx. 90-100 years old. It is 42 cm high and is in great condition with no repairs.
Unique objects from West Africa still have the power to surprise and challenge even the most astute and knowledgeable collector. Its' the case with this wonderful mask...
Very aesthetic Chinese stone Buddha head, massiv and solid with no repairs. Great antique condition. Our family property since 1935. It can be visited in our private home in Germany or in our gallery in Luxembourg on appointment.
It dates from the Ming Dynasty or earlier. Weight appr. 16 kg!!!
We hereby confirm its authenticity...
Diameter approximately 21.5 cm. Height approximately 28 cm (including stand). In good condition.
