Cast bronze mirror holder representing a Ki-Lin. The fabulous Chinese animal is surrounded by sparks, it carries a cloud on its back which is used to hold a removable mirror, which has now disappeared. The unusually small dimension leads one to assume that this is a travel mirror holder? The animal is lying down and the sculptor has modeled an exaggeratedly wide hindquarters to give good stability to the whole...

Guanyin in cast bronze. The deity is represented standing, wearing a long dress, she holds a bottle in her hand. The bronze is very worn but has a superb old patina. Northern China Tang dynasty. 7th-9th century.It was soldered late with tin on a square bronze base so that it could stand upright. Height: 135mm

A Chinese, amber glazed, Hu jar which follows the archaic bronze form; Han dynasty. The low-fired lead glaze was further embelished with a green swirling decoration to the shoulder of the jar. This was likely achieved by using a copper pigment. Dimensions; 23.5 cm tall Condition; this is an excavated item, with areas of glade degradation and wear in part...

1900's Chinese Manchu Embroidered Silk Platform Pedestal Shoes

They are 3.5 inches (8.8 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) in length. The total weight is 0.5 Lb.

They are frayed and have loose threads, yellowing, discoloration, rubbing paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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White jade pendant stained with rust representing a goose busy washing itself. The bird is represented resting on a large lotus leaf, its head preening its dorsal feathers, gracefully curving its neck which stands out from the body and serves as a natural handle for passing the silk cord...

White jade jewelry representing a phoenix in flight among plants. The vigorous, angular sculpture and multi-level carving are typical of the period of the 15th-16th century during the Chinese Ming dynasty. However, it could be older. The color of jade is grayish white, it was inlaid on the lid of a pretty precious wooden box with beautiful veins, which contributed to protecting it. Two malachite flower vase are inlaid on either side of the jade pendant...

1930's Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Millefleur Flowers Punch Bowl Marked Gyokuzan 玉山

It is 5.1 inches (13 cm) tall by 12.2 inches (31 cm) wide. It is 6.7 Lb.

It has minor rubbing of gold, minor stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Antique Balinese Barong mask. The masked figure in Topeng dance dramas represents a protective spirit, a symbol of health and good fortune and is used during dance celebrations. This mask is carved of wood and painted with colors and gold details. Mounted on a metal stand.

Dimensions: 9" high (12 1/2" high on stand) x 7" wide x 5 1/4" deep

Large bulbous vessel topped by cylindrical spouts and a twofold handle between them. One spout with a red strainer on the top, the other with red wash inside and a strainer on the base.
Decorated with blue-black lines, wave scrolls, an undulating line with ivy leaves and a chain design. Ornaments below the handle, floral motifs near the base.
For another larger than usual example with comparable decoration, cf. Beazley Database, vase no...

Apulian black-glazed guttus of globular body with gently sloped shoulder, upright narrow neck and flared spout. The flared rim decorated with impressed rings.
The loop handle is attached on the shoulder, which is embellished with horizontal grooves. Red wash around and underneath the foot.
For a related vessel, cf. vase no. 5452a 1, pl. 17a, p. 365 (vol. 1) in: Jean-Paul Morel. Céramique Campanienne: Les Formes. Rome 1981.
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Greek Apulian, 350-300 BC
H...

Daunian krater with bulbous body, short funnel-shaped mouth and slightly upturned handles.
The shoulder area with bluish-black bands and raised triangles, metope-like spaces within thin vertical lines. Hanging semicircles inside the funnel opening.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Database vase no. 1005779.
Ceramic Daunian, Subgeometric II, 550-400 BC
H. 18.5 cm (7.3 in) W. over handles 30 cm (11.8 in)
Lower part assembled from fragments...

Daunian krater with globular body and short funneled mouth. The vertical loop handles on the shoulder area alternate with two red colored stumps.
Brown-red linear decoration around the body, wavy lines at the handle area, hanging semicircles inside the funnel opening.
One handled reattached with bone glue, a medium that was in use until the 1950s.
For a related example, cf. inv. no. 1912,1220.9 in the British Museum database.
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Daunian, Subgeometric III...

Daunian krater with globular shaped body and funnel-shaped lip. The vertical loop handles on the shoulder area alternate with two red colored plates.
Brown-red and bluish geometric decoration around the body, wavy lines with ivy leaves at the handle area, hanging semicircles inside the funnel opening.
The geometric decoration is cold-applied and slightly rubbed in places.
For a related example, cf. Beazley Database, vase no. 1009620.
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Daunian, Subgeomet...

Japanese antique Bugaku theatre mask for Genjoraku dance. The imperial court dance has been performed for over 12 hundred years. During the Edo Period, the dance was performed as part of shrine festivals to celebrate prosperity and peace. This mask is carved of wood with a moveable jaw. It has traces of red and colorful pigments. Mounted on a metal stand.
Provenance: From the Collection of Sandra Miller, New York.

Age: Edo Period (c. 1800's)

Dimensions: 14" high ...

The vase is in yellow bronze. It appears to have been taken down with a hammer because it has thin walls, however it may have been cast. It is a very simple design object but of excellent quality, the proportions are perfect, the finishes are very careful. Artisans capable of producing a bronze of this fine quality would have been entirely capable of producing such a fine casting. This elegant simplicity makes us think of this very old vase, probably dating from the 17th century, or before, a ma...

Copper alloy vase inlaid with precious metals, shakudo (gold and copper) shibuichi (silver, gold and copper) silver and gold. Some designs are gilded, others are solid gold. The inlays are all made of the same dovetail technique. Decorated with Phoenixes in flight, Buddhist Lions, birds and stylized flowers. The style of the absolutely Japanese and compartmentalized decor, the distribution of colors, the stylized subjects, the meticulousness of the carvings and the excellent quality make us rank...

Fine & Rare Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Horse & Groom with Oxford TL Test

These impressive and attractive pottery models of a horse and groom were made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such figures from the Yuan Dynasty are very distinctive and are particularly rare and desirable. The surface of these figures is typically fired to grey, or almost black, and sometimes, as in this case, burnished to a smooth finish.

The horse is laden with a pack on its back, on t...

Fine & Rare Large Chinese Yuan Dynasty Burnished Black Pottery Horse

This impressive and attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). Such figures from the Yuan Dynasty are very distinctive and are particularly rare and desirable. The surface of these figures is typically fired to grey, or almost black, and sometimes, as in this case, burnished to a smooth finish.

The horse is laden with a pack on its back, on top of which is tied a tiger skin. N...

Attractive and substantial cylinder showing horned animals protected by hero against attacking lion. Mesopotamia, Early dynastic, 3rd. millenium BC.

Height: 3 cm, diameter 1,7cm.

Condition: Very fine, intact with typical light wear for material.

Ex. Karl Müller, 1950-1977.

Fine Chinese Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Horse (AD 618 - 906)

This very attractive pottery model of a horse was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery that has been "cold painted" in a creamy-white pigment. This horse is well-modelled and stands upright and alert with its head turned a little to its left.

Height 22 cm (8.5 inches). A fine example in very good condition.

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Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 25.2 C.M. / Width 14 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.

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate single flower arrangement in Japanese traditional tea ceremony.

Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 26.7 C.M. / Width 11.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Ancient Luristan bronze sword with green patina.

Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays western Iran in the Zagros mountains.
With its rich and long history, Luristan culture is well-known for its fascinating bronze artifacts from the Early Iron Age.

Age: Iran, Luristan Culture, 1000 - 600 B.C.
Size of sword only: Length 50.4 C.M. / Width 3.9 C.M. / Thickness 8 C.M.
Height including stand: 68.2 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition ov...

Libatory cup in Chinese soft porcelain. The cup is made with a mold in 2 parts, on the side you can see the junction mark. It is decorated in relief with 2 dragons, a crane in flight and a deer. The clay is white covered by a transparent glaze.Usually, these white Chinese cups are made of hard porcelain, those made of soft paste like this are rarer. The cup is in good condition there is only a small chip on the upper edge which is clearly visible in photos. China 18th century. No repair. Heigh...

Burmese alabaster Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.

Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 53 C.M. / Width 44.5 C.M. / Depth 20 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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18th Century Japanese Three-Pronged Bronze Sankosho Vajra Buddhist Implement

It is 5.51 inches (14 cm) in length by 1.4 inches (3.55 cm) wide. It is 109.2 gram.

It is tarnished and has pitting, casting imperfections, firing cracks, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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19th Century Chinese Monochrome Cobalt Blue Glaze Tripod Censer Bowl

It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 9.8 inches (25 cm) wide. It is 4.4Lb.

It has hairline cracks at the rim, stains at the inside, dark spots, mild skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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The base is made up of several small wooden parts finely cut with flowers, scrolls and Greek motifs. The majority of the wood is dark brown, almost black, small inserted panels are made of boxwood, the barriers are made of bone. These barriers were tinted green, a color today almost completely erased by light and time, however more pronounced shades of green remain in the most sheltered places. This barrier is carved with plum blossoms, bamboo stems and pine needles. These 3 plants, represented ...

Chinese dignitary cast in stoneware, enamelled with Sancaî type colors (three colors), here in fact there are 4, a manganese, a yellow ocher, a green and a beautiful celestial blue. The colors were particularly well fired and are bright. The character is grimacing. This type of sandstone was widely used in China for creating tiles and large statues. The famous tower pagoda of Nanking, destroyed in the 19th century, was partly covered by plates of this type of Sancaï enameled stoneware. China ...

A pair of Chinese pottery standing cow with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size: Length 15.8 - 16 C.M. / Width 6.5 - 6.7 C.M. / Height 10.5 - 10.8 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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A beautiful stamp seal in the form of a reclining cow, carved in a glossy hard white stone with extreme polishing, Jemdet Nasr, 3300-2900 BC.

The stamp is carved on the sealing surface with two globules. Interesting very small seal, incredibly nicely carved in such a small size!

Length c. 10 mm. wide.

Condition: Extremely fine for type and age.

Provenance: The Karl Müller collection, Germany 1950-1977. Comes with COA and hard imprint.

Chinese painted pottery torso of court lady with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size of torso only: Height 12.5 C.M. / Width 4.7 C.M. / Depth 5.2 C.M.
Height including stand: 28.2 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Length: 10.8 (4.3 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Depth: 1 cm (0.4 in)

Chinese carved Cantonese card case; natural material; carved in the form of a cross with fine details and deep carving of individuals, buildings and trees; minor staining; good condition

Chinese painted pottery torso of court lady with original pigments remaining.

Age: China, Tang Dynasty, A.D. 618 - 907
Size of torso only: Height 12.4 C.M. / Width 4.4 C.M. / Depth 4.6 C.M.
Height including stand: 28 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adhering (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Height: 33 cm (13.4 in)
Width: 19 cm (7.7 in)

Quality Chinese Sang de Boeuf vase; good ox-blood colouration with a fine crackle; a rough base rim encompassing a cream crackle glazed base; a hand-written Qianlong mark, but late 19th century; good condition

This is a japanese Antique Tsutsugaki textile Hikeshi Sashiko cotton Long Coat.This item rare design and has been carefully preserved in this condition since the Edo period .It is a super long size with a length of 130cm. The subject of the painting is a plover flying through the waves. This pattern is often drawn on the noren curtains in Shonai. This is a popular design as a firefighter's jacket. Many works depict strict samurai, but this firefighter's hanten is an elegant and attractive subj...