A beautiful American Federal Drum Table Measuring 30” diameter and 30” high of fine quality mahogany with ornate gilt trim and lower gallery on each.
(Consignment). Germany 15th Nuremberg renaissance Money Chest Oak and wrought iron with all original hardware 32 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 16.5 inches high
Antique Japanese zushi shrine for travelers. Doors open to reveal Aizen-Myōō, one of the Wisdom Kings. Venerated in Japanese Esoteric and Vajrayana Buddhism, Aizen-Myōō is known for transforming worldly lust into spiritual awakening. In his six hands he hold attributes including a bell which calls awareness and a vajra which represents the diamond that cuts through illusion...
Antique Chinese large porcelain vase. Decorated all over with a basket texture and a pair of dragons with a flaming pearl and cloud-like mist. The body of the vase is glazed a celadon green while the dragons remain a very pale bluish white. The dragons represent the endless cycle of transformation and the flaming wish-granting pearl is one of the Eight Treasures and represents pure intention.
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: 22 1/2" high x 13" wide
Antique Chinese tomb pottery figure of an ox with bridle and harness. Modeled with large eyes and a friendly expression, this ox was made to loyally serve it's owner in the afterlife. Made of terra-cotta with traces of brown, black and white slip pigment.
Age: Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Dimensions: 10 1/2" high x 13 1/4" long x 4 1/2" wide
This hard to find tool-of-the trade pharmacy instrument is marked “S & D CAPSULE FILLER”. It was used by early 20th century druggists to increase their capsule production. Known as the "CHEMI PHARM UNIVERSAL CAPSULE FILLER" and made by the Fenton Chemical and Pharmaceutical Co. Dating to 1905, this RARELY found example contains 2 separate fillers.
Included are two different capsule size steel fillers, one of which is presently attached by a universal pin...
American Centennial Tambour Front Secretary Desk with chest of drawers. 8 drawers with a brass gallery measuring 32.5 inches wide,51 inches high,21.5 inch deep.
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Export Famille Rose Qianlong Cockerel Ewer
Each piece is 6.4 inches (16.2 cm) tall by 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) wide. The total weights is 2.6 Lb.
They have missing handles, lid, and one claw at one rooster. They also have been repaired at the openings and one claw. In addition, they have hairline cracks at beaks and feet, chips at the feet and tails, repainted feet, beaks, and tail, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...
Square dish with straight rims, with elegant indentation on each corner. In the center two cranes (or similar birds) walking on rocks underneath a pine tree near the sea. On the inside of the rims a continuous border of heart-shaped flowers, on the outside a border with diamond pattern, broken by one cartouche on each side, containing a house. The top of the rim decorated with a karakusa-border.
White porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration...
Additional Photos for Amazingly Fine Japanese Makie Kobako w/Box, Please see the price at item #1448351.
The size of Makie Kobako: 3 3/4" Long x 3" Wide x 3" High. This is Amazingly Fine Japanese 19 th Century Japanese Antiques Makie Kobako(small box). The Kobako has Roiro(black) background Makie with Hira Makie gold design of Japanese trees as well as Japanese Kamon(family crest). One tree looks like Magnolia tree with flowers. It is finely done. The Kobako came with inside tray as well. The side of Kobako with Red Makie finish over cloth texture finish as photo showing...
Raku-yaki tea bowl for tea ceremony. Raku-yaki is hand-shaped with pallet but not with the potter's wheel. This bowl has pinkish glaze and nice grey glaze in the bottom inside. 18th or 19th century. In good condition. Diameter:13cm Height:9cm
Pair Japanese Nabeshima Porcelain Dishes, Meiji 1920, impressed mark Kotobuki(Longevity) on the bottom, 8 1/4" diameter, 2" high, Basket weave interlocked between red and blue color for entire surface, with underglaze blue combed design on high rim, underneath has multiple coin shape design in three(3) areas in underglaze blue. Hand painted details of exact lines is superb, high quality work. The condition is good, no damages.
Chinese late Qing dynasty monochrome blue glazed water dropper in the form of a boat. Unglazed base. 3 1/4" long x 1 1/4" wide x 2 3/8” high. Late 19th century. Very good overall condition. From the collection of a former expatriate to China from 1983-1987.
Height: 18.1 cm (7.3 in)
Width: 21 cm (8.4 in)
Fine Chinese porcelain famille rose figural vase; raised polychrome enamelled figures involved in domestic scenes; fine work throughout; Guangxu to Republic Period; good condition; email for more pictures
A lovely Epigraphic pottery bowl with fine style Cufic caligraphy, Islamic Samenid Dynasty, ca. 9th.-10th. century.
A massive conical bowl both wide and tall and decorated with wonderful caligraphy in black on white glaze.
Size: Near 32 cm. wide and 12 cm. tall.
Condition: Extremely fine for this rare type and large size. Restored from few larger fragments, some repainted in the joint-areas, perhaps some strengthening, but very good original crackled glaze...
A very attractive pottery bowl, in a rather original state for type with caligraphy, Islamic Samenid Dynasty, ca. 9th.-10th. century.
A rare bowl decorated with wonderful caligraphy in lighter colour on dark green-brown glaze!
Size: 23 cm. wide and 8 cm. tall.
Condition: Extremely fine for the type. Some very professional restoration to the bottom area. Original crackled glaze and caligraphy...
An exceptionally larger and thus rare pottery bowl with torquoise glaze, and a finely decorated pattern in black on the interior. Seljug period, 11th.-12th. century.
With silvery iridescence on the surface of both the interior and the exterior. Very beautiful colours...