Double ikat, hand-spun cotton with natural dyes, exhibiting the Wayang keno kneeling figures in threaded in rust brown. Wayang Keno are known as the triad of three Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. This textile is and would have been believed to possess healing properties as the name means "no disease". (Gering = disease, sing = no).
From the Tenganan Pegringsingan village in East Bali...
Height: 14.6 cm (5.8 in)
Width: 6.4 cm (2.7 in)
Depth: 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
Quality Chinese carving of a Sage, modelled sitting on an old tree stump whilst holding a ruyi sceptre; old polychromed decoration worn to exhibit a fine patina; natural material; pegged on its original timber stand; age wear present; good condition
Seeded fruit are enameled over a blue underglaze on this 7" Nabeshima porcelain footed dish.
Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs
Large late Qing dynasty Guangxu period Straits lidded baluster form jar, or "general's helmet jar" (jiang jun guan), decorated in underglaze blue against a white porcelain background with four “shuangxi” symbols (indicating double-happiness and wedded bliss) surrounded by a stylized pattern of pencil style scrolling sweet pea flowers and vines (symbolizing “many children”). The interior and base are glazed but the foot rim and mouth are unglazed...
This is a rare, well-modeled and detailed 19th Century Japanese Arita
Porcelain Elephant. It is based upon an outstanding 1680 Japanese Kakiemon
model, which in turn, was derived from Chinese prototypes. This piece is
enameled in red and cobalt with yellow accents. It is a beautiful and striking
work of art. Width: 17 inches (43cm); Height: 8.25 inches (21cm).
Antique Chinese enameled and gilded plate, 19th century Qing (Ching) Dynasty period. Hand painted to the interior with famille rose decoration of flowers branches beautiful birds and fruits.
Measurements: 24 cm (9 1/2 in) in diameter.
Condition: in good condition, no chips no cracks or repairs...
Hanging bronze (銅掛斜生, dô kakenanaike) depicting a hawk, placed on a branch. The inside is hollow so a bouquet a flowers can be put inside and thus, serve as a vase.
The eagle is considered the king of birds. Its tail feathers are said to be the best feathers for an arrow...
A large repousse decorated sterling presentation trophy goblet - London, 1866, by Henry Holland and Company. Size: 9 7/8 inches ht. Weight: 15.5 Troy ozs. The inscription reads: Presented by the Trustees of the Pontypool Park Estate for Competition by No. 1 (or Pontypool) Company of the 2nd Monmouth Rifle Volunteer Corps. 1866. The winner's name is etched into a cartouche on the reverse side - Sgt. Robert W. Wallace, 2nd Monmouths. Excellent condition.
Four unmounted vintage albumen photographs dating from the 1880's in Burma (British India). Three showing historical buildings in Mandalay and one with two Burmese boats. Condition: some fading, one print with a small tear, wavy. Dimension: approx.: 18 cm x 26 cm.
The size of Plate: 7 3/16" Dia x 1 1/4" High. Japanese Antique Porcelain Kutani Plate. Plate has four windows of design. One with two male seating at the table, detail gold works. Other with one female poet and two male poet. Two windows with Chrysanthemum desing with fence. Very fine detail works. Nice gold works which photo relly does not cature the whole details gold works. The condition of plate is Excellent, no chip, no crack and no hairline from outside force...
A woven red silk panel brocaded in silver thread, showing roundels with the cintamani enclosed by tiger stripes motif. Bordered with a figured silk fabric, cotton lining. Condition: little wear, few tiny stains. Dimension: c. 34 cm x 90 cm.
Chinese jadeite pendant/toggle, carved with a dragon head along with a chilong, coins and ruyi scepter which has two splashes of green in contrast with the white matrix, the back carved with scrolls in low relief. Size; Height of pendant is 2 inches, in excellent condition.
19th century kokutan (ebony) netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned demon Hannya. Wonderful crisp detailing, beautiful lustrous patina from wear. Height 1 15/16 inches.
Blue and white Hirado porcelain reticulated incense burner (kôro). Handles in the shape of komainu lion-guardians (also called shishi in Chinese) and blue geometric foliage decoration.
Hirado porcelain (平戸焼, hirado-yaki) is made in Mikawachi, Nagasaki prefecture (it is also known as Mikawachi-yaki). Its names come from the former Hirado feudal estate...
1900's Japanese Makuzu Kozan Studio Censer with Dear
It is 4.7 inches (12 cm) tall by 4.4 inches (11.2 cm) wide. It is 0.9 Lb.
It has surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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An assortment of Gorham Rosette sterling silver flatware pattern pieces, introduced by Gorham in 1868. All items are currently in stock unless marked SOLD. These items are in excellent antique condition with no bends, dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs unless noted. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Nice pair of hand carved gilt wooden foo lions from China, 19th Century, good condition, size: 8" (20 cm.) x 3.5" (9 cm.)
A very beautiful QING DYNASTY Wood carving of a seated KWAN YING with flowing robes, a tiara and her hair is made up into a nice top knot. Very fine guilding, 19th Century, China. Size: height 11" x
width 7 3/4" (29 x 20 cm.)