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...
Korean Norigae with Chinese White Jade Carved Parfumier, Plaque, Knife, Charms Butterfly Pendant with Tassels, circa 1900
The overall length is 13 inches (33 cm). The Parfumier is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) wide by 0.63 inch (1.6 cm) thick. The rectangular jade plaque is 2.95 inches (7.5 cm) in length by 1.6 inches (4 cm) wide. The butterfly is 2 inches (5 cm) in length by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide...
A Boxed Set of Four Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by the Noted Victorian Silversmith Hilliard and Thomason and Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876. The rings are in the shape of a cuff, with buttons and button holes. Maker mark "H & T". Dimensions; 1.75" in diameter x 1.25" high. Weight 4 ounces in total. The rings are in excellent condition, but the box is damaged.
Antique Tibetan horse saddle. Made of wood and decorated with red lacquer flowers and scrolling vines on a black lacquer ground. Horse riding on in Tibet is especially popular on the plateau of Western Tibet where the Kampa horsemen have held traditional horse races and festivals for generations. This saddle comes with a custom metal stand.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 10" high x 18" long x 14 1/2" wide (17" high on stand)
Small shrine containing the figure of the sitting 11 headed Kannon, holding a flask in his left hand, his head crowned with the 10 heads of the different Buddhist deities, including Amida. He is sitting on a lotus throne that holds inside the figure of a reclining lion. The back of the zushi has a small moveable segment (now glued shut) that is supposed to reveal something in the base of the Kannon...
Antique Tibetan pair of offering bowls. Each bowl is carved of burl wood and has an ornate silver foot decorated with cabochons of coral and turquoise. The silver bottom of each bowl is incised with a scene of mother and baby fu lions. The bowls have interiors that have been lined and edged with silver.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions of each: 2 1/2" high x 6 1/4" wide
Beautiful antique Korean pottery vase with gray glaze, dark-blue etched markings, and crackle on the neck and body, beautifully shaped. Period: 19th century.
Size: 9" height and 6.5" diameter.
A Large Sterling Silver Salad Set by Whiting, in the Lily Pattern, circa 1900. Dimensions; 11.25" long, weight 9 standard, 8.2 Troy ounces. Excellent condition. No monogram.
1900's Chinese Flambe Oxblood Porcelain Hu-shaped Vase
It is 10.15 inches (25.8 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It is 5.1 Lb.
It has been repaired at one ear. It has small chips at the bottom rim and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of Victorian Georgian sterling silver serving trays. Made by William Ker Reid in London in 1846. Each: Serpentine and gadrooned with oval well. On shoulder engraved armorial with lion rampant and Latin motto “Vive Ut Vivas” (Live That You May Live). Sturdy with nice heft and balance. Fine examples of the enduring popularity of 18th-century design well into the reign of the young queen. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 x W 13 1/4 x D 9 3/8 in...
Antique Tibetan tsakli card depicting a wrathful deity (Heruka) wielding a knife on the back of a fu-lion. Painted in mineral colors on paper with Sanskrit description on the back.
Tsakli cards are powerful miniature paintings of Buddhist deities and objects. They have many different ritual uses. They can be used for teaching when a lama holds the card out for a student to focus on, thus helping them with the visualization and meditation on that deity and what it represents...
A Very Rare/Fine/Large Korean Buddhist Wood Carved Big Fish (木魚 )-19th C.
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The very rare, large solid hard wood carved fish for Buddhist Temple. its surfaces have large scales, tales and head holding pearls, body applied with thick dark and red-black
natural pigments overall, two holes each for hanging.
It is very fine condition but some natural dark/red pigments pilled off.
It measures 135cm x 37cm h. (51" x 14.5"), weight: 60lbs...
Cambodian Bronze Seated Bodhisatva
2.25H1W1D, 19th century, Holding medicine bowl, oxidized, hollow base
A magnificently hand chased and engraved sterling silver coin purse in a most unusual shape. Dates circa 1875. When opened are 2 slots for coins and a compartment for folded bills or notes on the left. On the right is an oval frame that may have held a photo or mirror. The purse closes perfectly and it has a mesh wrist strap attached. The case measures about 4" long x 2" wide. The total measurement including the strap and tassel is about 11" long...
An elegant English Chamber Stick measuring 3x5.5” probably early nineteenth Century
A Lace and Silk embroidered textile, a souvenir from France. measuring 20 x 20“ silk on silk frame size 30 x 30“ frame
French Eighteenth Century Provence Sideboard Cherrywood,Louis XVI Period Measuring 65” length,43” tall,18” deep
A Very Fine/Rare Korean 6 Faceted Iron Brown Painted/Chrysanthemum/ Bamboo Bottle-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The six high relief ribbed body set to a raised ring foot with short neck with cup mouth lip,
Decorated in iron brown with a large chrysanthemum and bamboo on the body from
Beneath blue tinged clear white glaze overall.
It’s in very good condition, it measures 23.5cm h. x 14.2cm d.