Song Dynasty 'Henan' black and iron-oxide glazed Meiping pottery vase or jar. Oval form with high shoulders and small mouth with loop handles on either side. The almost abstract design of two large flowers is freely painted. Lovely rich black glaze on buff color pottery. Unglazed circular foot with glazed inset bottom.

Age: Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)

Dimensions: 12 1/4" high x 9" wide

A pair of lovely lacquered antique Japanese Hibachis (braziers) using a refined Kamakurabori technique. Featuring Chrysanthemums (Kiku) and Paulownia (Kiri) flowers and leaves with a bronze insert. Originally used as hand warmers during the cold of winter, they make elegant flower pots for plants and Ikebana flower arrangements.

Age: Late Meiji Era (1900-1910)

Dimensions Each: 11 1/2" Diameter by 8 1/2" High

An antique Japanese Cha Tansu (tea chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia), Sugi (Cryptomeria) and Keyaki (Zelkova) woods. With a design of Buddhist influence, it features 2 pairs of sliding doors, five drawers and a lift-out door. The main doors are framed in glass allowing for seasonal and cultural objects to be displayed. All original hardware and lacquer finish.

Age: Late Meiji Era: 1890 to 1910

Dimensions: 31 5/8" Wide by 28" High by 11 1/2" Deep

Lovely fine Chinese bronze mirror, scalloped edge with raised designs of stylized dragons chasing flaming pearls, central raised loop for attachment, an old silk tassle attached, the mirror side with pitting and varied color, including a deep rust red. Measures 3 3/8" diameter. Mirror has dark patina with verdigris, red/brown tones, mineral deposits, the mirror side has little shine remaining. The mirror is very slightly concave. The top has encrusted material in the recessed areas, some wit...

Elegant and fine work by Robert Hennell of London, hallmarks of 1791 with Georgian head, the silver with reticulated cut outs and fine line engraving, armorial figure of animal, original cobalt blue glass liner. Measures 3 3/8" x 2 1/8", x 2 1/8" high. Robert Hennell (British 1741-1811) was one of the renowned members of his family known for very fine silversmith expertise in London, and his works are in major museums and collections throughout the world. Condition is very good, the silver is...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a challenging dress, baring her shoulders and bosom. She has an imposing hairdress with flowers, and a flirting facial expression. She carries a large can for wine in her hand, and is standing on a round plint...

A unusually elaborate pottery figure of female Attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD.), dating to late Ming period c. 1550-1650 AD.

The lady wears a large thick robe and has an imposing hairdress. She is wearing a purse front of her chest and is standing on a round plint. She is glazed in tourqouise and dark blue colours.

Nicely painted facial details, careful thick glazing and a fine expression.

Size: c. 22,5 cm...

A fine group of three gilt bronze belt plates, of slightly rectangular form, each bearing a decoration in relief representing a musician playing an instrument. Gilt bronze, with a nice patina, partly green, partly reddish. China, Tang dynasty. Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.2 cm. Very good condition

Ivory netsuke depicting a sitting monkey holding a peach, with the little one next to him stretching out his hand to ask for the fruit. Himotoshi is natural. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory manju netsuke with inlays in the Shibayama technique depicting one of the seven Deities of good luck: Fukurokuju 福禄寿, god of knowledge and long life. The netsuke is signed Kōgyokusai 光玉齋 with ivory engraving on the back. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 1.6 x 4.3 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory okimono depicting the goddess Kannon standing on a lotus flower. With her right hand she holds a koro while with her other hand she holds a jewel that grants her wishes. She signs Gyokushin 玉心 engraved on red lacquer under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 25 x 7 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

Ivory okimono, depicting a farmer with an Onagadori rooster and a child on his shoulder offering food to the rooster. The sculpture, carved from a single block, is finely engraved with details of the rooster's feathers and kimono. The Hōzan signature is engraved on red lacquer under the base. Period: Meiji end of 19th century. Dimensions: 27 x 8 x 6 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition

A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.

The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with dark blue and tourqouise colors. Note the lions on the shoulder and the stomach belt. He is wearing a grenade in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.

The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures...

A large and high quality Ming Dynasty pottery figure of a warrior probably an officer, dating to 1368-1644.

The figure with many fine details. A high helmet with decorations, the harness is covered with Green and Yellow Sancai colors. Note the lions on the shoulder. He is wearing a halberd in his hand. Pigmented colors in red, white, black of which much remains.

The head is attachable as on most larger ming figures...

This is a japanese antique indigo dye cotto tsutsugaki futon cover.It is a design of plovers, waves and family crests.Hand-spun, natural indigo-dyed cotton that is thick and has a very nice texture.There is a very light stain, but it is not noticeable. It is in very good condition with no damage. Size::length:162㎝　/ Width129cm

19th Century Japanese Cast Iron with Gold & Silver Inlay Tea Kettle Tetsubin Signed Ryubundou (Kinryu-Do) at the lid

It is 9.45 inches (24 cm) tall measured with handle up and 5.11 inches (13 cm) tall measured with handle down by 7.09 inches (18 cm) wide. It is 1950 gram. It will hold 1400 (ml) CC of water.

It is tarnished and has oxidation, rust, rubbing of gold, cut marks at the rim at the underside of the lid, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos)...

19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Hair Pin for Korean Court Binyeo

It is 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) in length by 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) wide. It is 94.3 gram.

It has inclusions, minor pitting near the end of the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Rare and very fine compound binocular microscope by R & J Beck, 31 Cornhill Street London, #6594, ca 1870, with case and additional case with accessories and parts, rare and desirable scientific instrument. Measures 17 1/2" high, case is 19 1'2"high, 12"wide and 9" deep...

Origin: Egypt

Period: New Kingdom, 18th Dynastie

Date: ca. 1539 - 1292 B.C.E.

Material: Faience

Dimension: 1,9 cm.

Shabti for Nes-Ta-Wedjat-Akhet

Exhibited:

Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Drexel Institute Museum, 1895.

Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Institute of Art, 1916.

California, San Bernadino, University Art Gallery, 1992.

California, San Bernadino, Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art, 1997-2011.

Origin: Egypt

Period: Third Intermediate Period, 21st-22nd Dynasty,

Date: 1070-945 B.C...

Rare bronze and iron key, European, renaissance, c. 15th.-16th. century.

Very interesting bronze bow of a Gothic design and the stem and bit made of iron. Probably a cupboard key.

Size: 96 mm.

Condition: Very fine, lovely metal.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

An interesting small collection of 11 iron keys and different sizes, c. 17th. century, some perhaps slight later.

Lot includes several late 16th. century - 17th. century Gothic types for cupboards and passage doors as well as smaller 17th.-18th. century types.

Size: 10,7 cm. max and smaller.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

Interesting early 16th. century renaissance / Gothic iron key with cut out sluts for a money cheast, c. 1500 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem with a thick collar and an oval gothic bow.

Size: 110 mm.

Condition: Nice Very fine with interesting cuphrite surfaces from coppering.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

A nice and substantial Late Gothic type of chest or cupboard key, European, probably German, c. 1550 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem with fluted collar and an oval bow.

Size: 120 mm.

Condition: Very fine with interesting cuphrite surfaces from coppering, some light bend.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

A nice and substantial Late Gothic type of chest key, European, probably German, c. 1550 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem with fluted collar and an oval bow.

Size: 126 mm.

Condition: Nice Very fine with interesting cuphrite surfaces from coppering.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

A nice and substantial Late Gothic type of chest key, European, probably German, c. 1550 AD.

The key with enforced bit with slots, decorated hollow stem with fluted collar and an oval bow.

Size: 100 mm.

Ex. Important old Danish collection of keys.

Interesting and attractive large key for a money chest, probably Italian c. 17th. century.

The key finely made sturdy design with a heart-shaped bow and a strong complex bit, solid stem.

Size: 13,8 cm.

Ex. Danish Collection of mainly iron keys - from the Roman period to the 17th. century.

An interesting selection of substantial examples of mid-late Gothic period Europe, c. 14th.-16th. century.

The selection consists of a North-Scandinavian iron door handle (18.5 cm.) in a fine elaborate style, and two large finials or handles (27.3 cm. nearly 23 cm. long) finely decorated in Gothic style, Europe.

Condition: Fine intact condition, with nice patinas.

Ex. Danish Collection of keys - from the Roman period to the 17th. century.

Thai wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Thailand, 19th Century
Size: Height 25.1 C.M. / Width 10.5 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

A Chinese Yue Celadon Glazed Vase with Horns. Circa, 10th Century, Song Dynasty. Found in the Philippines. Featuring an ovoid shaped body supported by a straight foot, tapering inwards to its shoulders onto a slightly flaring neck. Its body is carved with horizontal lines with each corner row adorned with applied horns. It is covered overall in an olive-green 'Yue' celadon glaze, except for the feet...

Laos wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

Age: Laos, 19th Century
Size: Height 38.3 C.M. / Width 15 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due to its age). Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.

Imposing standing wood sculpture of He Xiangu何仙姑- the only women in the pantheon of the Eight Chinese Immortals. This is at least Qing dynasty probably earlier originally she would be holding a lotus in her hands. Once source describes her as being “the Patron Saint of Housewives”. Height: 97cm/38in and has a lovely benevolent expression and enigmatic smile. Condition as pictured, there is a dedication niche on back but the contents have been removed

16th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Duck Form & Fish Three-Part Incense Burner 明銅寶鴨式熏爐

It is 15.5 inches (39.3 cm) tall by 9.7 inches (24.6 cm) wide...

Origin: Egypt

Material: Faience

Dimension: 1,0 cm.

Origin: Egypt

Material: Faience

Dimension: 1,6 cm.

Shabti for Padihoremheb

Oushebti inscrit sur une colonne ventrale au nom de Padihoremheb, fils de Isetherti, général. Il porte la perruque tripartite, la barbe postiche et les instruments aratoires en relief. Exemplaire atypique Faïence verte pâle sans glaçure incrusté de faïence mauve.

Origin: Egypt

Period: Late Period, 30. Dynastie

Date: 382-340 B.C.

Material: Fayence

Dimension: 13,5 cm.

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