19th century Chinese bronze brush rest / scroll weight in a form of two reishi fungus (the Fungus of Immortality) heads with stems. Wonderful clever design and casting, pleasantly heavy, beautiful patina, old collection number on the underside. Excellent piece in scholar’a taste. Length 3.13 inches.

A rare variant of a heavy Hamsa bird bronze opium weight, dating c. 1820-1850.

Weight: 317 grams = 20 Tical.

Interestingly this weight has a finely incised small bird on the front of the base, instead of the usual 6-rayed star. The first ever we've had with this rare mark of value.

Condition: Nice Very Fine, choice for type, lovely greyish-brown patina!.

Provenance: John Abrahamsen Collection, important Danish private collection of c...

Japanese 2 panel byobu screen painting on silk, of a male and female deer resting below a maple tree. Each panel is bordered in gold leaf and signed "Kagayama Hakuho" with a red chop.

Kagayama Hakuho (1880-?) was born in the Okayama Prefecture Japan. His studies continued under Takeuchi Seiho in Kyoto, and later moved to Kobe for his work. Works by Hakuho have been displayed at the Kyoto City University of Art.

Dimensions: 69 1/2" W x 68" H

Very beautiful antique aka-raku (red raku) chawan (teabowl) with Raku 11th generation Keinyû (1817-1902)'s seal. Early Meiji Era.

Born as a son of Ogawa Naohachi, a sake brewer from Tanba, the present Kameoka City in Kyoto, he was taken into the Raku family as Tannyu's son-in-law. He succeeded as the 11th generation in 1845. He retired in 1871, assuming the name of Keinyu...

Japanese cotton happi coat, ikat with sashiko stitching all over in brown thread, lined in light brown cotton, edged with black cotton on neck and very thin line of black cotton edging on all edges, side split detail, Meiji Period (1868 - 1912) Size: 31" high x 46 3/4" wide

An Arita porcelain seashell form, scalloped dish with tall foot. Enamel decoration of Ho-o (Japanese mythological Phoenix) in the Kakiemon pallete - black, red, blue, green, yellow and gold overglaze enamel - applied over the glaze inside the dish. Slightly opaque white, large bubble suffused glaze with faint celadon pooling in recesses. Kiln grit adhering to the unglazed foot rim...

Relics of the Nile is pleased to present this large detailed wooden foot from a statue. Each of the five toes are carved in detail and the foot is presented in yellow. A red sandal strap crosses at the top of the foot and runs between the toes. The original dowel still exists on the back of the foot that connected it to the larger statue. The foot measures 7.25" in length and forms an excellent and interesting display that shows footwear of the Egyptians in everyday life...

Height: 9.5 cm (3.7 in)
Width: 4.7 cm (1.9 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma vase; two main scalloped panels, one depicting a gathering of individuals the other shows two travellers in a mountain setting; signed Kozan; good condition

A large Indian hand-carved wooden mask of Ganesh, the Hindu elephant headed deity known to be the remover of obstacles. His trunk raised high above its head, with gold pigment eyes staring intensely out from either side of the trunk. His human like mouth gapes open with the tongue sticking out, and the ears carved with an earring on one side. The mask is carved wearing a crown resembling lotus petals. Original polychrome pigments shown in red, blue, and gold...

A Korean Rare/Fine Scholar’s Wood Bookshelf Chest: Korean, Joseon period, 19th century The paulownia wood surfaces ot the rectangular chest covered by old aged natural patina, mounted with metal fittings, the two central and rectangular hinged doors, and mounted with metal hinges and lock attacked to the lockplate the two doors opening to the double inner horizontal compartments set. It’s in fine condition with aged natural patina. Measurements; 86cm x 42.5cm x 70cm h.

Small and gorgeously made antique chinese censor. Made of bronze with varying shades of brown and reddish tint. Side handles are elaborate Fu-dog faces placed just under lip of bronze opening. Marked on bottom with Inscription. Ching Dynasty Dimensions: 5" Diameter, 3" Tall

Antique Burmese wood and dry lacquer head of royal crown buddha, beautiful expression, glass details on crown, 17th to 18th century, Jambupati type, he wears a long-toothed crown with the top of the usnisa broken off, The features of the face, the slanting eyes, high eyebrows and small mouth are typical of the Shan-type. Total size with stand: 14 1/2" high x 7" wide x 7" deep. Size of head: 11 1/2" highReference: Burmese Buddhist Sculpture, The Johan Moger Collection by Otto Karow, 1991, p...

This early 20th century Famille Rose square brush holder is 5 1/4 inches high and 3 inches wide. It depicts four legendary beauties; Wang Zhao Jun, Yang Gui Fei, Diao Chan and Xi Shi. It is in excellent condition.

Very Rare Goryeo Dynasty Gan Chal Calligraphy by the famous scholar Jeong Yi Oh aka Gyo Eun, born 1347. Frame: 19 x 19 inches, 48.25 x 48.25 cm; Calligraphy: 12 x 12 inches, 30.5 x 30.5 cm.

Jian ware black glazed bowl with fine russet hare’s fur streaks. Southern Song dynasty. No chips or cracks but there are areas where the glaze from another piece had fallen onto it during firing- the "wabi sabi" is strong in this one, suitable for a Japanese Tea Ceremony. D: 12.3cm/4.9in and H: 6.2cm/2.4in.

A small Japanese bronze vase, finely cast with lotus blossoms in relief. The upper and lower body cast with bands of archaic scrolls. The side handles are dragon heads with hanging rings. The side is marked with artist's two character seal.

Dimensions: 2 3/4" W x 4 1/2" H

Interesting West Mesopotamian stamp seal, probably costal, catved in a nice beige stone with an animal and another smaller animal in the corner above, c. late 2nd. mill. BC.

Size: 15 x 14 mm and 7 mm. thick.

Condition: Very fine, intact.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1995...

Two Japanesev bronze mirrors. Both 19th century. One with broken handle, signed Fujiwara Sadashighe 5.7 x 0.1 and 4.8 x 0.3 cm. Combined weight 54g.

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Pigment Enameled Buddhist Bodhisattva and attendants (신중도-神衆圖)-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century. Painted in Ink, colors and gold pigment on silk, depicting a bodhisattva surrounded by guardians and attendant deities (신중-神衆 : see below about it). It’s in good condition, and it measures (103.5 x 96.5cm (40.75” x 38”) painting only...

A 15th Century Peach container Vietnamese Pottery. Decorated with Blue and white Moths or Butterflies.Good condition with just minor degradation glaze because found from the river.6cm wide.

A famille rose enameled porcelain plate decorated with dragons, phoenix, crane, butterflies and other motifs on coral-red ground, a six character red enamel "Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi" mark is on the bottom. This plate was one of the party wares with similar designs made for Emperor Guangxu's wedding in 1888. The plate is in excellent condition beside some scratches on enamel - no chip, no hairline and no restoration. Diameter: 9"

HOLLOW TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF A STANDING IDOL
EGYPT, GRECO-ROMAN 100 BC – 100 AD
This is a wonderful opportunity to own an authentic piece of ancient art that represents a fusion of three of the greatest cultures in history

Measurements:
Height: 16 cm
Width: 10 cm
Height on stand: 18 cm

Condition: Minor hairline crack at the lower part of the back other un-touched as found with remains of white pigments.

Mounted on a plexi-glass “Lucite”...

A genuine antique "Buddha Belly" Golden Bamboo OPIUM PIPE from Laos with Silver/Ivory Fittings, 19th Century. Original YIXING Clay and Paktong Damper/Bowl. Good condition. Size: L. 53.5 cm. x 4 cm. diameter. Provenance: Laos/Serious French Collector's Estate. Comes with beautiful custom made wooden stands (included).

Japanese indigo cotton fireman's coat, with sashiko stitching and freehand paste resist decoration (tsutsugaki) of a cherry blossom, overlapping rings and striations. The front of the coat has four kanji characters on the lapel, and the inside of the coat is resist dyed with geometric designs and a round central emblem.

Late Edo Period (1603 - 1868)

Dimensions: 47" w x 37" h

18th century Japanese sword iron tsuba with pierced decoration of a tiger frolicking by a thick stem of bamboo with leaves, 2 sides presenting back and front views. Delightful design, good work, wonderful face of the creature, gilded highlights, very pleasant feel of age. Height 2 15/16 inches.

Small altar ("zushi" in Japanese) made of wood, lacquered in black outside, gilt inside. The locking system as well as the hinges are made of beautifully decorated bronze. The altar contains a gilt wood statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged in meditation posture on an elevated throne backed by an aureola. Japan, 19th century. Total height: 8" (20,5 cm). Flaked lacquer at the base, otherwise very good condition.

This mid 19th century famille-rose seal box is 1¾ inches tall and 3½ inches in diameter. It has Qian Long mark on the bottom. The mark is fictitious which is quite common. It is decorated with a floral design. Though the color is slightly worn and tiny chip appears inside the cover, it is in great condition.

The tapering sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, covered overall in a rich bluish-green glaze; Southern Song 12th-13th century. Condition : no chips, hairlines or cracks and free from restoration. Diameter: 10 cm

A protective deity is carved into this Piece of a pillar from Himeji Castle dating from the Meiji period restoration of the Tenshukaku (main tower). It is branded with the Yaki-in which reads Himeji Jo Ko-zai-in (Brand of the old wood from Himeji Castle). It has long been a method of raising funds in Japan to offer replaced pieces of a historical building to those who donate to the restoration...

Choson period, ca...

A Rare 11 Album Leaves of Korean Peninsular, China/Japan Maps: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century The 11 double leaf maps hand drawing (not a woodblock print) of a Korean peninsula, 8 provinces of Korea, China and Japan in ink on paper is very rare with hand writing in all city names and other details as well in Korean traditional paper (the paper Mullberry. Its front and back cover made by the paper Mullberry with a main tile name “Yeo Jea Do” with subtitle too. They are in excellent ...

DESCRIPTION: A large wooden scholar’s brush used to paint large calligraphy. Thick black bristles are gathered into a bulbous wood ferrule, turned from the same wood as the handle. The tip of the handle is pierced for hanging. A very nice old brush, good for display in large brush pots; 19th C., normal wear as would be expected. DIMENSIONS: 16” long (41 cm).

A Rare Group of 6 Korean Monster/Dragon/Louts Petal Roof Tiles-6th C.: Korea, Silla dynasty, 5th to 7th century. A rare three monster faces, two dragons and one lotus petal roof tiles from the Silla period, appear natural patina with old dark clay due to age. it’s in fare condition in their ages but one has a small chip on the edge, it measures 15.2cm d. and 15cm d. around each

A very nice and historically seen very interesting porcelain bowl. Richly decorated in an very nice underglaze cobalt blue, glazed with a very nice and for the Period typical silky glaze. Ming Dynasty, Chenghua Period ( 1465 - 1487 ). Diameter : 13,2. H.: 4,7 cm. Condition: Perfect original condition with an enormous production fault that makes the bowl to an really interresting reference for Ming Minyao ( peoplesware ) pieces, produced during the Chenghua Period for the Southeast-Asian market...

This rare bone point was found by Carrol Howe and is pictured in his book "Ancient Tribes of the Klamath County", page 243. It dates to 4500BP and was found by Carrol at Nightfire Island, Siskyou County, California. It is 3 1/8" long and exhibits a beautiful patina.

A Japanese paulownia wood Kashi-ki “sweet box” with leaves and flowers motifs, decorate with kijimakie lacquer design and gold parts, mother of pearl inlays and lead foil. Edo period 19th century Sizes: 13 x 10 x 6,5cm. Condition report: Good condition

A blue and white Qing ceramic drum stool with Buddhist & Taoist symbols, coins, bats and flowers which are all good luck items. Size: H. 46cm. W. 35cm. Condition: No repairs. Some very minor chipping on the knobs.

A Celadon cup decorated with stamp flower head to interior centre, covered overall with olive green glaze. Possibly Yuan Dynasty. Condition very good, no any crack, no chip and free from restoration, except minor glaze firing flaw to the side of above foot rim. Diameter: 6.8cm and Height: 4,4 cm

A choice larger stone stamp seal of the Tabloid type, North-West Mesopotamia, 4th. mill. BC.

The seal engraved with three strange symbols in deep relief.

Size: 28 mm. long and 22 mm. wide.

Condition: Very fine, intact with fine even wear and patina.

Added to the Oberländer collection in 1995. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection and imprint!

Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive ...

Antique Tibetan trunk with a gorgeous painted front depicting a wide array of bright animals roaming grassy plains. From the left side, a blue scaled dragon with red hair and scales descends from a billowing cloud, clutching a ball in both of its front claws. Sheep, an ox, tigers, a rabbit, a horse, a large bird, and a dog span the plains, and two small monkeys are shown climbing a tree to pick its fruit, while a snake coils its body around the trunk. In the background a beautiful waterfall can ...

A hibachi contructed into the form of a table known as Edo Naga-hibachi. These hibachis were often seen in the daily life of the Japanese since the late Edo period. The hibachi contains two drawers often used to store tobacco accessories and items to maintain the fire.

Age: Meiji-Taisho Period

Size: height 11.5" width 14' length 23.25"

Antique Chinese fan painting with a poem by Song-dynasty poet Lu You. The original poem was written around 1201 when he was 76 and describes local delicacies from the area where he grew up. The fan is signed on the lower left side by 魏惟一 Wèi Wéiyī and seal: 惟一Wéiyī. The old poem translates as the following:

Shanyin was once known as Little Penglai...
Tea leaf buds...
Shoots of herbs...
Foxnuts, "shiny pearls," carried by a hundred boats
...

An antique Japanese Sakata Funa Tansu also known as a ship captain's chest with a Keyaki (Zelkova) wood exterior and a Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood interior. Finished in a natural Urushi lacquer, it showcases the beautiful wood grain. Hidden to the right behind the sliding doors are small drawers for additional storage and a removable Kakesuzuri Bako complete with inkstone. All of the bronze fittings are original to the piece and the dovetail joinery adds strength and durability to this fine wor...

Ash blasted and bursting with inclusions, this chawan comes with everything you could want from a perfect Shigaraki bowl.  It dates from the late Edo Period (1603-1868). Over a terracotta clay burnt ash gray a smattering of pale flying ash provides the backdrop for molten drips of foggy green and orange shizen yu glaze.  The shape conforms beautifully to the palm, showing the master skill of this important chawan.

It comes with an old wooden box with appraisal, a silk pouch (shif...

19th century netsuke of a dog seated on a base, one of its front paws raised, and the bottom of the base carved as a stylized seal with 4 characters. Superbly carved, excellent depiction of its face, limbs and bumpy spine, perfectly executed keyfret design around the base, beautiful staining typical for the artist, wonderful wear and patina. Signed ANRAKU on top of the base (difficult to photograph, hence 2 views of the signature on Enlargement 1) - this brilliant and distinct artist is discusse...

Antique Thai Buddhist amulet, Phra Somdej "King of Amulets". The amulet itself is made of baked clay in the form of a seated Buddha or Bodhisattva. It is enclosed in an unusually fine silver metal case with intricate incised designs. Phra Somdej are important in that they are believed to bring the wearer wealth, good health, good fortune, social and romantic success, Karmic merit, and protection from harm or danger.

Age: Mid 19th century

Dimensions: 1 1/2" high x 1" wide x...

A good Yuan dynasty longquan celadon guan jar, rounded side with low tapering neck and wide open mouth rim, jar decorated with carved peony scroll motif, lower part with rising petal motif, unglazed foot ring with red cooling oxidation.
Jar is in very good condition good glaze only with small shallow chip at inner rim, no crack, no restoration, overall perfect condition.
Size: 21.5 cm height, 30 cm diameter on widest point.

A lacquered wood opium tray with three drawers. China, 19th century. Size: 45 x 31 cm. Condition: expected age wear, only one drawer has it's original ivory knob.

Chinese porcelain "bitong" vase/brush pot with three fu dogs in bright enamel color. The bottom of the vase has the Kangxi Mark. Size: 6" height, 8" diameter

From our Chinese Blue and White Collection, a good Ming Dynasty kraakware dish, late Wanli Period circa 1600-1620, of well-known and documented form, executed in Border VIII style with a central bird some scholars opine is either a magpie or a duck, sitting upon a lotus pond outcropping and encircled by a ten-point buddhist star, further encircled by ten ogival panels of buddhist symbols in the outer border, all executed in a slightly greyish blue on a barbed-form dish with slightly upturned lip...

The subtle pair of Japanese bronze vases with the detailed work done of motifs of lotuses, herons, and carp fascinate the eyes. The gold metal are arranged to show the changes in color of the lotus leaves and to bring forth the beauty of the lotus blossoms. Work is signed by Miyabe Atsuyoshi who was active during the Meiji period and paved the way for contemporary Takaoka Bronze. Age: Meiji Period Size: Height: 5" Diameter: 2.75"

Rare and wonderful Kyogen Theater mask dating from the Edo period, the golden age of Noh Drama. Kyogen are short, humorous skits performed between Noh acts to lighten the mood. He has gold eyes with a rich red lacquer finish. Red represents both drunkenness and healing. The large nose gives a striking sense of comic drama. This fine mask is brilliantly carved, accentuating the depth of the mask, and adding a sense of comic theater. 8.25 by 6.5 inches, 21 x 16.5 cm.

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Bowl with lotus flower in center and lotus leaf decoration on outside. Symmetrical and nicely shaped. A chip to the base rim, some staining, otherwise in good condition. Hi-resolution images on request. Diameter: 5.50 inches, height: 2.50+ inches.

Han-juban (short under kimono) made of hand-spun cotton and katazome (stencil-resist-dye) and shibori (tie-dye) pattern which are vegetable indigo dye. Shibori is made in Yokote in Akita prefecture. Late 19th to early 20th century. 56cm x 59cm

Precolumbian (3) Jalisco pots ca. 1 ad. No Restoration, from left to right they are approx: bowl 4-1/2"wide X 2-1/2"deep, olla 3-1/2"wide X 4-1/2"high, olla 3"wide X 3"deep. It was acquired from the Mc Quade estate. A Release and Disclosure" Statement will be provided. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING OR MAKING A OFFER PLEASE EMAIL ME TIM JONES AT tejones0433@msn.com

Chinese pottery green glazed jar with cover.

Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, circa A.D. 1271 - 1368
Measurement: Height 39.4 C.M. / Width 28.7 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall with some amount of soil adherings (some abrasions and wearings on the piece due to the long burial time underground). 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 fe...

A Chinese Export blue and white octagonal platter, c 1760. Blue and white decoration, the well with a laid garden table and a willow tree within a lace frame, the border with butterflies and flowers. Cut edges with “reinforcement” glaze. Width “14 ¼ /36 cm, height “1 ½ /4 cm. Condition: restored flake to border and small rim chip, otherwise fine.

Squaty and stout Antique Japanese iron Tetsubin with iron lid. Hailstone covering top half of kettle. Bottom half has beautiful wear with soft ridging. Handle of kettle was made to sit strait up, making this a solid piece. Top on lid is a budding plant, possibly lotus flower. Meiji Period (1868-1912) Dimensions: 8.25" Long, 7.5" Tall

A fascinating large wooden plaque known as qian. The qian is often seen in Daoist temples in the form of a collection of bamboo sticks placed in a bamboo cup and devotees will shake the cup to receive their fortune or oracle from the gods. The front of the panel contains an inscription stating this qian is of the formal troop of an army emanating their highest powers (or divine powers). the back of the piece also has an inscription which most of it is lost. Below the inscription are two Daoist ...