A set of rare and complete Burmese manuscript (KAMMAVACA) made from thick cloth coated with gold and lacquer in nice condition. It was written in the Pali language using Burmese script. The square letters were written in thick and black cinnabar lacquer. This set has 16 leaves and 2 wooden covers made from teak wood. Each leave was inscribed on both sides with illustrations of deity figures from Hindu-Buddhist mythology on some leaves...
An antique Japanese Choba Tansu (merchant's chest) made of Keyaki Burl (Zelkova) and Suginoki (Cryptomeria) woods. The sides of the chest feature horizontal cross ribs for added strength and durability. Constructed using mortise & tenon, through mortise & tenon, and double through mortise & tenon joinery. Use of hardened wood nails...
A beautifully hand painted two panel byobu screen depicting a young samurai being prepared for battle. Signed and sealed by artist 仙挙 Senkyo.
Painting is of a servant kneels before the samurai helping to assemble the many layers of protective clothing an armor...
A Chinese pottery pear-shaped vase of yuhuchunping form, covered in an attractive mirror-black glaze finishing above the foot to reveal the thin pale brown slip. 17cms. Yuan dynasty.
Acquired in Cape Cod, USA, in 1998.
Early 19th century boxwood netsuke of a seated puppy with its spotted coat, its head and front of the body slightly turned to the left. Excellent quality carving perfectly capturing the essence of the creature, wonderful incised fur with beautifully defined spots, eyes are inlaid with metal. Beautiful wear consistent with age, superb patina, himotoshi formed by its right paws. Length 1 7/16 inches.
18th century painted wood netsuke of a sennin (Chinese sage) wearing a tattered robe and holding a bamboo stick in his hand and a double gourd on his shoulder. Netsuke represents Chokwaro sennin - a Chinese sage who could summon the magic horse out of his gourd to be transported wherever he wanted. Made in saishiki technique - the wood is covered with gesso, which in turn is painted in bright colors...
19th century netsuke of kagamibuta (mirror lid”) type with Shibayama inlay depicting a small bird (probably a sparrow) in flight chasing a single cherry blossom petal. Very well made, the inlay is in perfect shape, no losses or repairs. Beautifully fitted metal frame around the inlay, dense rosewood bowl with beautiful mellow patina, metal peg for hanging on the back, old silk cord. Bowl length 1 7/8 inches, inlay length 1 1/8 inches.
Late Meiji (1890s - 1910s) marine netsuke of a standing tanuki (badger) holding some huge unspecified part of its private parts in its paws. In Japanese folklore tanuki is a notorious trickster: he drums with his paws on his large belly (tanuki no hara tsuzumi), imitating the sounding of gongs in temples and inns, and leading tired travelers astray in the darkness...
A definitely rare and very decorative triod incense censer of the Yuan Dynasty ( 1279 - 1368 ). Well potted Celadon glazed body decorated with a molded decoration.
Diameter : 12,1 cm. H : 5,6 cm.Condition : There is one old fiering crack to the body which is so extremely fine that it is nearly invisible to the naked eye. Further in an absolutely perfect condition...
This is a well-painted double-sided erotic miniature, 19th century or earlier. The painting has slight staining and has not been examined outside the frame. Possibly from a Kama Sutra text, or the Gulistan. The leaf measures 4-1/4" X 7". Gold highlights. Overall measurement of the frame is 6" X 8-1/2". 19th century or earlier.
Heart scarab made out of black stone with hieroglyphic inscription 6 x 3,9cm
Condition: look at pictures
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A huge and spectacular stone carving of a Buddhist figure, with the tyical early mix of native and Hinduist elements, Java, Indonesia, ca. 8th. century AD.
Very interesting and important antiquity that shows a follower of Buddha or a Bodhisattva, seated restful among flowers or plants, with his left leg bend under him and wearing a big necklace and earrings, style of early Candi Sewu carvings...
An Arita Export porcelain dish decorated with a design based on a Ming Chinese Kraak plate. A pair of Ho-o birds amongst flowers and bursting pomegranates. Arita, circa 1690 - 1720. A similar dish is illustrated in the Shibata Collection, Kyushu Ceramic Museum, item 2495.
The border pattern shows a striking similarity to that used for V.O.C. orders produced at the Hikeoba and Sarugawa kilns. Circa 1680.
Approximately 21.3 cm diameter...
A Japanese porcelain “100 Boys” plate, 18th century.
This unusual plate was made in Arita between 1720 and 1760. It shows a hall crammed with boys, an elevated youthful figure surrounded by attendants, two of which are carrying fans. To me it looks like the interior of a temple with children depicting the abbot and gathering of monks. Above the Abbot can be found a sign, Hyakushindo, “The Hall of 100 Children.”
( Baizitang in Chinese )...
16/17th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquered Bronze 8 Arm Kwan Yin Buddha
It is 11.9 inches (30.2 cm) tall by 7.9 inches (20 cm) wide. It is 2319 gram (5.1 Lb).
It has rubbing of gilt, peeling of lacquer, pitting, firing holes, chips, missing one arm, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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1900's Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Planter with Horse Marked
The planter is 7 inches (18 cm) tall by 10.5 inches (26.8 cm) wide. The under plate is 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall by 9.8 inches (25 cm) wide. The overall height is 7.8 inches (19.8 cm). The total weight is 5.5 Lb.
It has dark spots, chips, water stains, skip glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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17th Century Chinese Natural Amber Carved Hat Button Ornament
It is 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide by 1.67 inches (4.25 cm) in length. It weighs 5.8 gram.
It has small and flea bite chips, inclusions, cracks, holes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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A beautifully drawn Nepalese painting on thickened paper of Vajrapani, shown with a tranquil, otherworldly expression on his face. In excellent condition. Measures 8" X 10"
1920's Chinese Sky Blue Clair-de-Lune Monochrome Garlic Head Porcelain Vase Marked
It is 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide. It weighs 0.9 lb.
It has dark spots, excess clay at the bottom, firing crack at the base, small chips at the foot's rim, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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Certain items of jewelry, such as the scarab, carried religious significance to the ancient Egyptians. The scarab represented rebirth, so it was essential to have one or more scarabs adorning the deceased in order to ensure reincarnation to the next level. The owner's name was inscribed on the stone so that his spirit would know it was his.
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The winged scarab was also a common motif on mummy masks and coffins, representing rebirth. Along with the 4 Sons of Horus, it too would have been placed on the beaded netting, usually placed over the heart.
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Antique Chinese silver fish set for 12 persons, with twelve forks and twelve knives. All handles with decoration of small Chinese figures among pagodas and a shield-shaped cartouche with monogram "S", the silver tines and blades engraved. Unmarked. Condition: traces of usage, tines partially little distorted, tips of seven blades chipped. Dimension: fork: length: c. 18.2 cm, knife: length: c. 21 cm. Total weight: 1110 g.
An antique Japanese scroll of a recumbent cat gazing into the foreground amongst the blooming Peony flowers. Hand painted on silk using opaque pigments. Subject was painted in the style reminiscent of the Sung and Ming dynasty images of cats with the unusual exception of its gaze towards the viewer rather than looking up or at the flowers. Both the cat and the Peonies are auspicious symbols in the Japanese culture and often depicted in its art and poetry. It has an artist's chop seal 痴, (pron...
19th Century Japanese 2 Satsuma Miura Kenya 三浦乾也 Signed Dolls in Kenzan Style - AS IS
They are 4.3 inches (11 cm) tall by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. They are 353 gram.
The lady figure has been repaired at her hat and has a small chip at her sleeves. The male figure has hairline cracks at his chest. Both have rubbing of gold and paint, missing accessories held by hands, glaze crazing, firing cracks, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Ou...
Rar fayence ushabti Amulet 4,5cm 1,7 inch
Condition: look at pictures
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Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 53.5 C.M. / Width 27.3 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 72.4 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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Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 53.6 C.M. / Width 25.5 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 72.3 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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Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 53 C.M. / Width 26.3 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 72.1 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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Burmese wooden Buddha standing on a lotus base, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the headband.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 51.5 C.M. / Width 25.3 C.M.
Size including stand: Height 70.6 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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Burmese wooden seated lady.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century
Measurement: Height 35.5 C.M. / Width 22.8 C.M. / Thickness 25 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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Late Meiji / early Taisho miniature Japanese porcelain vase depicting a family of 3 egrets in different attitudes. Perfect potting, elegant shape, beautiful underglaze powder green ground, eyes and beaks of of the birds are done in underglaze blue, in perfect condition. Signed in underglaze blue SENPO SENO SEI (Made in Senpo’s pottery) on the bottom. Height 3 3/8 inches.
19th century small underglaze blue and white Japanese Arita porcelain sweetmeat dish used during tea ceremony, in lozenge shape with decoration of 2 boys among bushes on the inside, and scrolling vines on the outside. Very nice potting with indented corners, wonderful thick glaze with minute bubbles, beautiful dark spots in the paste consistent with age. Very good quality freehand painting, overall in excellent condition. Length 4 1/8 inches.
Early Bronze Age jug of piriform body, narrow neck and beaked spout. The handle is parted at the join to the belly and decorated with diagonal fluting – to render a twisted feature.
With a Thermoluminescent Report from Oxford University dated December 1976.
Ceramic
Anatolian, Yortan Culture, 2700-2500 BC
H. 16 cm (6.3 in)
Small section of the spout’s upper edge restored. Otherwise intact and of choice condition. Root marks and soil deposits.
Ex Swiss...
Rare centaur-like creature with a male torso merged to an equid body.
The bearded man is holding a pile of dishes with his right hand and a phial (?) with the left.
His head was taken from a mold and shows good detail to the beard and face. The soft cap folded to the side.
The equid body standing four-square.
The horseman is related to the so called ‘Persian Rider’ type characteristic of the Achaemenid Period
in Syria (Northern Levant).
The Persian Achaem...
Hand-formed statuette of a small bird on a high foot. Compact head with pointed beak and hinted comb. Tiny punctures for the eyes and around the neck. The short body is followed by a broad, fanned tail with transverse and longitudinal grooves for the feathers.
Votive offering or toy.
Terracotta
Syro-Hittite, 2nd Millennium BC
H 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
L 3.3 cm (1.3 in)
Intact. Base with minor chips.
Ex Bonham’s London, 16.05.2002, lot no. 652.
J...
A set of Japanese Samurai armor.
Age: Japan, Late 17th - Early 18th Century
Measurement: Height 143 C.M. / Width 65 C.M. / Thickness 47 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Chinese green glazed pottery jar.
Lead glaze with copper is the main colorant used in Han period to produce green glaze. Greenware became popular during the Eastern Han period.
Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220
Size: Height 30 C.M. / Width 32.6 C.M.
Condition: Well-preserved old burial condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Modern bracelet made out of antique fayence pearls 19,6cm 7,7 inch.
Condition: look at pictures
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This is a well-painted double-sided erotic miniature, 19th century or earlier. The painting has slight staining and is affixed to a paper frame (slightly torn, as shown in the photographs)by the edges of the manuscript, not impinging on the painting(s) themselves. Possibly from a Kama Sutra text, or the Gulistan. The leaf measures 4-1/4" X 7". Gold highlights.
Egyptian nacklace with faience beads and Shu amulet. - c. 19,89 inches - ca. 50cm
Condition: look at pictures
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Japanese bronze flying bird with stand.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century
Size: Height 25 C.M. / Width 18.3 C.M. / Length 39.7 C.M.
Size of stand: Height 4 C.M. / Width 41 C.M. / Length 54.9 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 ceramic globular vase.
Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
Measurement: Height 29 C.M. / Width 33.7 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
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Altägyptisch Fayence one of the best Shabti from Nanefer-Senebek - 11.6×2.7×2.4 cm
ll documents and certificates are included.
The inscription is read as follows: The overseer, Osiris Nanefer-senebek, son of Her-udja, born of Ta-net-per-nbw, justified.
Nanefer-senebek means "your-health-is-perfect". The mother's name "Ta-net-per-nbw" (the one-from-Per-nebu) says that the mother comes from a certain place,
The material used for the creation of this ushabt...
Japanese iron teapot.
Age: Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Size: Height 24.3 C.M. / Width 16 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.
Almost square fukusa or ceremonial cloths, with design of a family crest with central flower surrounded by wisteria. Flowers embroidered in gold thread onto a deep blue satin ground. Reverse is red crepe silk. In each of the corners a green tassel with Chinese knot. Japan, Meiji era, ca. 1900
H 29 x W 27 inches.
Few unobstrusive stains on reverse, otherwise fine condition
Late Period, 27th/30th Dynasty, 554 - 332 BC - Egypt
Material: Faience
Size: ca. 11,6 cm - ca. 4,50 inches
Provenance: German private collection befor 1980
Late Period, 27th/30th Dynasty, 554 - 332 BC - Egypt
Condition: look at pictures
The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.
This item is come with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.
A rare wonderful Daki Ningyo with the most artistic style and a beautiful hypnotic face, wearing a gorgeous painted silk kimono of Imperial purple. Made for the Imperial class. Late 19th Century. 27 inches, 68.5 cm.
An amazing and rare Daki Ningyo of the Imperial class, with a specatularly carved face, wearing the finest silk textiles of brocades, featuring a highly prized shibori collar, wearing tobi socks and a wonderful hat, all original. Height: 30 inches, 76 cm.
Ths is a Japanese antique Indigo dye hemp play drama costumes.
It has no stain or damage. It is a very Excellent condition.
Size:Length:71cm(7.9inch)::Cuff to cuff, across the back: 114cm( 44.8inch)
African Makonde tribe ceremonial carved wood mask of a human head with real human hair. 19th century. An early and rare ceremonial mask that was actually for tribal use, utilizing genuine human hair.
A vintage carved wood ceremonial 'Crocodile' mask used by the Mano tribe in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Africa. 19th/20th Century. Size" 30 inches ht x 10 inches x 13 inches. Carved wood, adorned with hide, red fabric and cowrie shells.
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Makie Lacquer Wood Carved Samurai Figurine Box with Sake Cup
It is 3.6 inches (9.1 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) wide. It weighs 89.1 gram.
It has rubbing of gold, peeling of lacquer and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Bowl with Figures
It is 2.75 inches (7.2 cm) tall by 8.65 inches (22 cm) wide. It is 1.3 Lb.
It has rubbing of gold and paint, skip glazes, dark spots, excessive glazes, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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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
A pair of Japanese negoro lacquer temple ritual sake offering containers, rich dark red lacquer over a black lacquer with a graceful body and a wishing ball stopper, Gigoshi, with a spiral design. The pair used for Buddhist purification and fulfillment rituals, and show the patina of respectful use.
Purchased in Japan from a Private Collection
Dates 18th/19th Century
Size H 14" x W 6"
An antique Japanese Gyosho Tansu (peddler's chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. The hinged door opens to 4 drawers where the merchant's wares were stored. The bottom drawer was used to keep documents, writing brushes, an inkstone and other business related accessories. Two iron rings on each side used with rope for carrying this chest on a peddler's back. All original finish and hardware with straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails.
Age: Edo Period (1603-186...
Rare Tai Yai Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing a diadem-crown and ornaments of a king instead of ordinary monk's robes.
Tai Yai is a group of tribal people living in Burma. It is difficult to find Buddha from this ethnic group.
Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century
Measurement: Height 81 C.M. / Width 40.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement...
Tai Yai Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.
Tai Yai is a group of tribal people living in Burma.
It is difficult to find Buddha from this ethnic group.
Age: Burma, Early Mandalay Period, Early 19th Century
Measurement: Height 57 C.M. / Width 25.8 C.M. (size excluding black stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more de...
Elegantly simple burnished high fired pottery cup from Warring States to Early Han Dynasty. There is one crack and a couple of chips noted in last enlargements. Pretty much to be expected from an over 2000 year old pottery piece. D:9.9cm/3.9in and H: 7cm/2.7in.
An antique Japanese Funa Tansu (Captain's Chest) made entirely of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original finish and hand made iron fittings. It was constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. The base has an original cross beam support that adds strength and durability to this chest. A hidden secret lidded box hides behind the bottom right drawer with retrieval by way of the back of the bottom left drawer.
Originally used in the captain's quarters of a merch...
