Ivory netsuke depicting a carako intent on playing with a gigantic snowball. The child is portrayed with a hand over his mouth and is leaning with his elbow on the giant snowball.
Himotoshi under the base.
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 2.5 x 4 x 2.7 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition.
Ivory netsuke depicting a koi carp with a half-open mouth and dark horn eyes.
The variations in color and patina on the surface of the ivory give the work a feeling of antiquity and authenticity.
The texture of the scales is rendered realistically, adding realism to the sculpture.
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 2.2 x 6.2 x 1.7 cm.
Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are stains.
A set of five lacquer lined covered bowls made from natural gourds enclosed in an age darkened wooden box titled Hyo Suimono Wan indicating they are for serving thin soup to cleanse the palate between courses. In Japanese cuisine, presentation is everything. Texture and color may in fact be more important than flavor. The dishes used as well, should be a feast for the eyes, and you will find every aspect of the traditional meal is presented in its own unique setting...
A late 19th to early 20th century bottle, properly titled, I would say, Inbe Ito-me Heso Tokkuri or Bizen Thread textured Dimpled Bottle. A seal impressed into the base is partly illegible, but the characters Bizen-Inbe are clearly visible on the right, with the character tokoro (Place) bottom center and a name ending in Ro on the left. The vessel is 27 cm tall and in excellent condition. That size would make an excellent vase...
Sino Tibetan impressed painted votive plaque with very fine detail and polychrome painted circa early 20th century, but the original mold could be much older. The central figure is a lama flanked by two other lamas with two wrathful deities below. Above are two Buddhas right and left and center Buddha in sitting a chair. H: 8.8cm x W: 6.6cm. Some missing painted areas- examine enlargements.
Origin: Egypt
Material: faience
Dimension: 2,2 cm.
Origin: Egypt
Material: white steatite stone
Dimension: 1,1 cm.
Henuttawy A – Hnwt-tAwy A Overseer 2
Duat Hathor and Mistress of the Two Lands (Queen)
Deir el-Bahri - Cache I - Royal Cache DB320
Also known as Henouttawy, Honittaoui
It is assumed that Henuttawy is a daughter of Ramses XI, the last king of the 20th dynasty. She becomes Pinedjem I’s first wife, has many titles and plays an important role at court...
19th Century Chinese Export Minton Majolica Chinoiserie Style Famille Rose Turquoise Ground Vase with Lotus Flowers on Wood Stand
It is 11.7 inches (29.8 cm) tall by 8.26 inches (21 cm) wide. It is 5.1 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glazes, chips and traces of glue at the bottom's rim of the vase, traces of earthquake putty at the inside, and surface wears and scratches. The stand has peeling, traces of earthquake putty, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...
Meiji (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma Bowl by Hiramatsu Genzan 平松元山 with Temple Heaven Scene of Gods & Figures
It is 2.4 inches (6.2 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 0.7 lb.
It has rubbing of gold, stains at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Ancient Egyptian carnelian cartouche for Ramesses II attached to a modern/antique ring.
The cartouche is incised with the king’s nomen, the last name in his titulary, reading
“Ramesses Beloved of Amun.”
It is a white stripe in the carnelian and no crack.
Date: Egypt, New Kingdom,19th Dynasty, Reign of Ramesses II, ca. 1279 - 1213 B.C.
Material: carnelian
Size: cartouche: ca...
Set of 4 Indian miniature paintings.
Rajasthani bazaar style. Each 16x14 cm.
Undated, estimated to be late 19th century.
Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.
Pair of late Qing dynasty Guangxu period circular form lidded seal paste boxes, each decorated in two underglaze blue relief dragons chasing a flaming pearl on a white porcelain ground. An undulating wave pattern extends around the bottom. An apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark is on the base. 3 3/4” dia. x 2 1/4” high. Circa 1900. Very good overall condition. The interior edge of one box has a pinhead-sized frit (see image)...
An Arita plate decorated in underglaze blue with yellow blue and green enamels gilding and iron red and black "dry" enamels. The centre painted with a large tripod censer containing Spring flowering Peonies on a low table flanked by a pair of flower vases, containing Autumn flowering Pinkes and Chrysanthemums with a pair of birds. The rim painted with a pair of Hoo birds with Chrysanthemums and Peonies...
Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Hexagonal Porcelain Jar
This rare blue & white porcelain jar of hexagonal form was made during the 16th Century. It is quite "heavily-potted" and attractively decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. Each of the six sides features a chrysanthemum blossom (the emblem of friendship and representing a life of ease). Around the shoulder is what is possibly a cloud collar (representing long life)...
Delicately carved head of Fuxi, wearing an elaborate cap, his beautifully detailed face showing a slight smile. Wood, with remnants of superimposed layers of colouring. Remains of animal hair under the nose and chin to represent mustache and beard. Votive box (closed) at the back...
Fine & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish
This fine "kraak" porcelain dish was made in the late 16th century, during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly slightly later. The dish has a moulded lobed cavetto and is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The rare and unusual pattern features a singing bird sitting in a blossoming tree (no such dish with this pattern appears in the "bible" of kraak porcelain, "Kraak Porcelain" by Maura Ri...
Fine & Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Kraak Porcelain Dish
This fine "kraak" porcelain dish was made in the late 16th century, during the Wanli reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly slightly later. The dish has a moulded lobed cavetto and is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour. The rare and unusual pattern features a singing bird sitting in a blossoming tree (no such dish with this pattern appears in the "bible" of kraak porcelain, "Kraak Porcelain" by Maura Ri...