This porcelain bowl was produced inParis, France by Bourdois and Bloch around 1868. Eugene Clauss started this porcelain factory in 1828. The bowl measures 12 1/4” long,8 1/8 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches deep. The porcelain is heavily reticulated and has scalloped edges. It has a pedestal base giving the shape another level. It is elaborately hand decorated inside and outside. There are gilded cartouches in five areas inside and four places on the outside...
Rare Sukhothai Kendi with Iron black flowers decoration.14th-15th century.in good condition with just small chipped on the spout and some glaze degradation.Size:19cm wide.11cm high.
A Very Rare/Large/Fine Korean Gold Lacquered Wood Seated Buddha Figure (목여래좌불상-木如來坐佛像)-18th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, early 19th/18th C.
The seated figure on the pedestal with serene expression, his right hand raised and his left hand
placed upon his knee, his robes elegantly draped around his body, the folds delicately rendered, his knotted long hair down on the both shoulders with a delicately carved head crown and high chignon centered
It’s in very fine condit...
Japanese small headside box for storage of small personal items, three small drawers, nice grain, Taisho Period.
Total size: 8" high x 13 1/4" wide x 9 1/2" deep.
Huangyangmu (rosewood) pipe ornament of a Foo Dog with a moving ball in its mouth.
Rare representation, perfect condition, beautiful patina ; H : 4,5 cms
Chinese 19th Century Blue & White Porcelain Box with Inscription
This blue & white porcelain box was made during the late 19th century or possibly the early 20th century. It is heavily-potted and glazed, both inside and out, the glaze a little crackled in places. The outer surface is covered in a geometric/floral pattern in underglaze blue. Inside the box and the cover are characters etched into the glaze; we have not had these translated although we believe they are words of memorial...
All of these points are translucent agatized coral found in Florida. I purchased 1, 2 (Bolen), 3 (Hillsborough) and 5 (Hernando) from Tom Davis. i still have his pre-internet catalog which will go to the buyer. He purchased these from one of the oldest and best collections in Florida, John Claytor. Agatized coral is a material highly sought after and prized by collectors and always brings a premium price. Because they are so desirable, they are now being quickly faked...
A Very Fine Lotus with Perching Bird Scroll Painting-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
A blooming lotus with a bird, long stemed bud blossoms and full opened its dark green leaves with a bright color froral plants painted in some bright color and ink on the cloth, with bold strokes. This lotus scroll painting was painted by a very skillful professional artist.
It’s in very fine condition without any damages.
Measurements: 123.5cm h. x 31cm d. (48 3/8” x 12 ¼”), or 175cm h...
Antique Chinese adorable frog clay roof tile. Glossy glaze on stone makes the rich green, yellow, and orange colors vibrant and stand out nicely. Frog is charming and tranquil. Opening on back is perfect flower arrangement.
Early 19th Century
Dimensions: 15.5" Long, 5.5" Tall, 8.5" Wide
This ancient artifact is a stunning bronze spearhead with a double-edged blade that tapers to a sharp point, perfect for penetrating armor or fending off enemies. It features a flattened central rib that runs down the blade's center and extends into a rectangular tang, providing a secure grip for its wielder.
This remarkable piece dates back to the 14th-10th century B.C. and was found in the Caspian Sea area of Amlash...
This is a really nicely painted antique Japanese Arita porcelain covered bowl, sometimes called a chawan, dating to the Meiji era, circa 1870s-90s. It measures about 13.2 cm across the lid, and about 8.5 cm high including the lid. It is entirely hand painted, with garden scenes and a pair of plovers. The mark on the inside of the foot of the lid is a kakutomi mark, associated with one or more of the kilns of the Meiji era...
Antique Japanese Ikebana flower arranging basket made of bamboo with an
unusual sculptural image. It features large pieces of bamboo joined together
to create the container, with a wonderful handle. 19.5 (50 cm) tall. Excellent Condition. From a prominent and widely exhibited collection.
Zushi, Buddhist shrine, containing a highly complex deity. On an eight-tiered lotus throne sits beautifully carved and decorated Dainichi Nyorai, his hands folded in his lap in meditation mudra. On his head he wears a cap in the shape of a lion head. He sits in front of a disc-shaped mandorla.
From the ceiling of the zushi hangs a drapery, decorated with of two phoenixes in fine gold on a lapis blue ground.
Wood with mineral colors, gofun, and fine decorations in gold...
Chinese carved jade figure of a seated elephant, soulful expression, curled trunk, wonderful detail over all including folds of ears and bumps of spine, beautiful very pale green mottled jade, Republic Period.
Size: 4 1/4" high x 6 1/2" long
Rare example of Edo Period (1603-1868) White Shino Ware Tea Bowl (Chawan).
The potter's mark is carved at the base.
Shino pottery is produced in today's Gifu prefecture since 16th century and it is distinguished by thick white glazes, red marks and the surface of small holes.
Size
2.925in. (7.5cm.) high;
5.07in. (13cm.) diameter;
405g weight.
Condition
There are chips and cracks due to age...
24” high Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period baluster form geyao style crackle glazed porcelain vase decorated in underglaze blue with a central panel featuring a deer and crane in a landscape on a white ground. Blue pine branches extend from the central panel to the front of the golden neck...
Wonderful birdhead-shaped stamp seal in a glossy green hardstone (rare!), Syro-Levantine part of Mesopotamia, probably 5th. mill. BC.
A pre-historic / Neolithic seal carved with a fine grit pattern in the base, the form of the seal itself as a stylized birds head.
Size: 28 mm. wide and 18 mm. tall.
Condition: Good Very fine, small ancient scuff.
Added to the Oberländer collection in 1994. Comes with original ID card from the Oberländer collection an...
Chinese jade carving in the form of a tripod censer. The lid and handles contain superb intricate carvings of scrolled leaf like patterns with flower buds set in between the scrolled leaves.
Age: 19th century
Size: height 7.5" width 2.5" length 4.25"