Two boxwood sculptures, oni, Japan, 19th century

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #772148
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Two demons standing, left foot slightly before right foot, legs a bit bent. One of them has both hands up, holding now missing objects. The other one holds a notebook in his right hand and a now missing object on his left shoulder. Probably these demons were assistants in one of the Buddhist hells. Boxwood. Horns inlaid in stag antler. Folk art. Feet with small hole that must have placed the figures onto a base of some sort. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century. ... Click for details

Satsuma milflor vase by Kinkozan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772125

The enamel work on this vase nicely detailed in a rich color palette. It still has the original Kinkozan studio paper label, along with a Kinkozan signature. The condition is excellent with no damages or restorations and it measures 3.5" x 2.5". It dates about 1900 - 1915.

Chinese Yixing stoneware pottery tea pot C.1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Stoneware Pre 1920: item #772120

A good, antique chinese Yixing pottery tea pot decorated with incised calligraphy to one side and a spray of blossom to the other. There is an indistinct sealmark inside the lid.

Dating c. 1900-20, it measures 7 1/4inches (18.4 cms) from tips of spout and handle.

There is a chip to the lid (see photos). It is in otherwise good condition.

Fine Gosu blue Satsuma teapot in form of a dragon

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772118

This the largest teapot we have seen in the dragon form. The handle forms the arching back of the dragon and its toes sit at the base of the handle. The condition is excellent with no damages or restorations. It measures 7" x 7.5" and dates about 1860.

Fine Gosu blue Satsuma figure of Bishamonten

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772113

Bishamon is one of the more difficult Gods of Good Fortune to find in Satsuma. The quality of both sculpting and enamel on this figurine fabulous. The pagoda in his hand appears to be re-glued; otherwise the condition is fine. It measures 9" x 7.5" and dates about 1850 - 1860.

Gosu blue Satsuma figural group of boy & ox

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Earthenware Pre 1900: item #772112

This is a wonderful subject matter of a young boy leaning against a resting ox. The detail of the sculpting and enamel is excellent. It should be noted that the horns and tail are restored. It measures 12" x 8" x 8" and dates about 1850 - 1860.

Tiger on rocks between bamboo, wood, Japan, 19th cent.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #772110
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Small wooden carving of excellent quality: tiger with flaming groin, looking back and fiercely growling, standing on a rock between stalks of bamboo. Beautiful piece of hard wood, some red color around the mouth, eyes inlaid in brass. Although carved in three dimensions, it is meant to be seen frontally only. Japan, Meiji period, 19th century.
L 18.5 inches (47 cm), H 4.6 inches (11.8 cm).... Click for details

11th -12th Century Sandstone Khmer Yoni

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1492: item #772106
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Details: A quality example of an 11th to 12th century Khmer sandstone Yoni. The Yoni is the iconic form of Devi the Goddess, resembling the female generative organ; often shown united with the Lingam the iconic form of Shiva. The Lingam is a simple stylized phallus that nearly always rests on a stylized Yoni, or female sex organ. Together, the Lingam and Yoni represent the power of creative energy and fertility. The phallic symbol is the main object of worship in Shaivite temples throughout Ind... Click for details

17th-18th Century Lao Lang Chang Bronze Seated Buddha

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture Pre 1800: item #772100
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Details: A good sized and unusual example of a bronze seated Buddha from probably the Lang Chang region of Laos. Buddha is seated in Maravijaya upon a high stepped, incised, lotus base. He is deep in meditation with his silver inlaid eyes in trance like concentration above smiling crimson lips. His body is powerful with strong broad shoulders and arms tapering down to a slim waist and muscular legs. His hands are in Bhumisparsha mudra with typically Lao equal length fingers. ... Click for details

Roman glass beaker, 2nd - 4th C. AD

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Glass Pre AD 1000: item #772082

Roman cylinder shape glass beaker decorated with three finely engraved horizontal lines on the outside, one just under the rim and two down below. Extremely thin-walled pale light-green color glass. 2nd - 4th century AD. In perfect condition. Patches of faint silvery iridescence and calcareous soil deposits mainly on the inside. Height: 9.2 cm. Diameter across rim: 7.8 cm. Ex German private collection