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Antiques (36793)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre 1492
item #1480476
(stock #67)
The Oriental Room
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A Chinese Black-Glazed Bottle. Circa, 12th-13th Century, Late Song-Early Yuan Dynasty...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1700
item #1480451
(stock #1-1374)
A half part of a military tally, finley cast in the form of a crouching tiger. Inside the tally is a protruding character and two round holes. Beneath the tally, nine incised halves of characters.The tally is made of bronze, with remnants of the original gilding and a fine patina. China, Early Ming dynasty or earlier. Height: 4.2 cm. Length: 8.2 cm. Very good condition.
NOTE: a tally was used to command troops in ancient China...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Devotional Objects : Pre 1800
item #1480441
(stock #1-1373)
Statue of Buddha, in monk's robes, standing on an elevated rounded stand, his hands in abhaya and varada mudra (symbolizing protection, peace, charity and compassion). Wood, with fine patina. Japan, mid Edo period, 18th century. Height: 18 cm. Slight abrasion due to age, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pottery : Pre AD 1000
item #1480439
(stock #56)
Featuring a globular body with a short waisted neck that flares out to a flanged rim which is slightly depressed in the center with two loop handles on opposite sides of its shoulders. The vessel is covered overall in an olive green yue-type celadon glaze, except for its base, exposing its grey stoneware clay.
Measurements: Height 10.5”inches.
Condition: Some glaze loss but overall in excellent condition...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1910
item #1480435
(stock #BNJpersVase)
June Hastings
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An antique Persian heavily made copper vase having a rounded bulbous body, narrow neck, and a flared lip with an applied edge. The surface is embellished with fine and impressive scrolling including 4 separate birds amongst a plethora of flowers. Circa 1900. Measures 5" high x 5" diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre AD 1000
item #1480433
(stock #99)
A Chinese Yue Celadon Glazed Chicken-Head Ewer. Circa, 220-589, Six Dynasties.
This jar features a compressed globular body with a short neck that flares to a thick upper flange which is slightly depressed in the center. Opposite its thick curved handle is a chicken-head spout. Two lug handles set on its shoulders and is covered with a green celadon glaze. Its base is unglazed exposing a compact grey stoneware clay.
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Senatus Consulto
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A large heavy stone sculpture of Bull Nandi, Indonesia, Early pre-Majapahit style of the 9th.-11th. cent. AD.
Done by a master sculpture in the finest style for the period. A very lifely divine bull in a recumbent pose atop a double square deep base with the right frontleg with the knee bent. The head turned and the tail swept to one side and outlined adornments.
Size: 47 cm. long and 37 cm. tall...
Done by a master sculpture in the finest style for the period. A very lifely divine bull in a recumbent pose atop a double square deep base with the right frontleg with the knee bent. The head turned and the tail swept to one side and outlined adornments.
Size: 47 cm. long and 37 cm. tall...
Senatus Consulto
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An important huge stone sculpture of Durga, Indonesia, East Javanese Hindu art of the 11th. cent. AD.
She is standing bare-breasted on a buffalo, the eight-armed goddess grasps the demon by his hair and holds various attributes such as sword, conch and dharmachkra. Her torso is contoured and adorned with a heavy necklace, the face with a benign expression and crowned by a diadem and elaborate headdress...
She is standing bare-breasted on a buffalo, the eight-armed goddess grasps the demon by his hair and holds various attributes such as sword, conch and dharmachkra. Her torso is contoured and adorned with a heavy necklace, the face with a benign expression and crowned by a diadem and elaborate headdress...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Metalwork : Pre 1920
item #1480262
(stock #2023-1122)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Japanese bronze sculpture of a tanuki. It represented as a Buddhist priest, wrapped in a cloak and lying on a mokugyo (a percussion instrument made of a fish-shaped wooden block and a stick, used to accompany the recitation of sutras).
The tanuki (raccoon dog) is a legendary Japanese animal with magical powers and can transform itself...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Prehistorical
item #1480238
A large and well-preserved tanged bronze sword, c. 2nd. millenium BC.
The style with the thick mid-rib and two rivets in the corner of the blade is known from the Assyrian period, and the present specimen provincially made around the lands of the Caspian Sea. On this specimen one rivet is still remaining. Very attractive and impressive!
Size: 45 cm.
Condition: Choice - very fine green patina and good metal quality - very few losses and roghness to the edge...
The style with the thick mid-rib and two rivets in the corner of the blade is known from the Assyrian period, and the present specimen provincially made around the lands of the Caspian Sea. On this specimen one rivet is still remaining. Very attractive and impressive!
Size: 45 cm.
Condition: Choice - very fine green patina and good metal quality - very few losses and roghness to the edge...
Trikomsa Art
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Diameter approximately 13 cm. There is a soft chip at the rim. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1480171
(stock #0598)
Momoyama Gallery
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We continue our presentation of Ohi chawan (Ohi tea bowls) with yet another sublime vessel, a true eye-catcher made at the end of the Meiji Period around 1910. It's a unique Ohi Chawan which seems to be a kuro Raku bowl, but it isn't...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1480168
Senatus Consulto
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A very elaborate and beautiful bronze oil lamp filler, very large for type, Early Islamic period of the ancient Near East, probably Seljuq Empire and c...
Antique Seto Guro Chawan made in the Mid to Late Edo period (18-19cc).
Size
Height 8cm
Width 12.5cm
Condition
There is a chip at the mouth. No cracks and no repair.
Supplied with wooden box
"Seto Guro" refers to a specific type of Japanese pottery known as "Seto blackware" or "Seto-guro-yaki" in Japanese. Seto Guro is characterized by its black or dark brown glaze, which gives the pottery a distinct and dramatic appearance.
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Size
Height 8cm
Width 12.5cm
Condition
There is a chip at the mouth. No cracks and no repair.
Supplied with wooden box
"Seto Guro" refers to a specific type of Japanese pottery known as "Seto blackware" or "Seto-guro-yaki" in Japanese. Seto Guro is characterized by its black or dark brown glaze, which gives the pottery a distinct and dramatic appearance.
Seto Gur...
Trikomsa Art
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Diameter approximately 13 cm. In good condition.
Trikomsa Art
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Diameter approximately 25.5 cm. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1837 VR
item #1480060
(stock #TRC230621)
Based on telltale signs, this extraordinary Raku tea bowl likely dates to the late Edo period (200+ years old). Crafted with meticulous care, its smooth, ebony surface exudes a sense of depth and mystery while its reddish hues gracefully traverse the bowl's contours—creating subtle variations of color that evoke a feeling of warmth. A “hasami-no-ato” can be seen where the piece was grasped with tongs when pulled from the kiln, a feature thought to enhance the character of Raku ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Tea Articles : Pre 1920
item #1480057
(stock #0597)
Momoyama Gallery
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One-of-a-kind!!! This is an item sui generis.
A yellow glazed Raku chawan, dating from the Meiji Period (ca. 120 years old) with its originally signed wood box.
The chawan is in superb condition with no chips or cracks. Around the bowl are carved chinese characters. The tea bowl is very solid and fits perfectly into the palm of the hands. Great chawan!
No chips or cracks.
Size: 8,6 cm height x 11,9 cm in diameter.
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Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese ikebana basket with tall, arching handle. Oval form body on a round foot. Fine split bamboo is tightly woven around the upper and lower portion of the body. A wide band in the center is accented with a wave pattern. The handle is tightly wrapped to create a series of small squares. The basket utilizes many different types of knot work.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 22 1/2" high x 10 1/2" wide x 9" wide
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 22 1/2" high x 10 1/2" wide x 9" wide
E & M Perez
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Rare Latin American cross stitch sampler, with good color and details, several examples of alphabet, pictoral elements, much use of the Aztec stitch, signed by maker, with date 188* (last number missing).
Measures 16" x 23 1/4" (including frame, sampler is 1" smaller in both dimensions).
The use of cross stitch with yarn embroidery is common in Latin American samplers, especially those of Mexico and Guatemala.
Signed by the maker in the center, "Teresa Andrino, ano de 188*, recuerdo", with t...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Furniture : Pre 1837 VR
item #1479953
(stock #2023-1115)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Jûbako picnic box made of paulownia wood and shaped like a paulownia flower. It is composed of three compartments with the interior in red lacquer.
With its original box with several inscriptions, included the datation "- 2nd year of Kaei era", namely 1848
Paulownia (kiri) is considered as a symbol of nobility, honor and longevity. Since the Edo era, there has been a tradition that paulownia is planted at the birth of a daughter to be used later as a material for makin...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Central Asian : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000
item #1479943
(stock #1-1369)
Important goblet of cylindrical form flaring towards its top, superbly decorated in relief all over its body with embossed court scenes showing a queen, half naked and sitting on a throne, being taken care of by several servants. The goblet is made of silver, with a fine age patina. Afghanistan, Graeco-Bactrian Kingdom, ca. 3rd century. Height: 10.4 cm. Obvious signs of great age, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: 1) old collection of a French diplomat who lived in Afghanistant during t...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Metalwork : Pre 1900
item #1479920
(stock #468)
Conservatoire Sakura
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Cast bronze warrior with multiple patinas, partly gilded. The samurai, wielding a naginata, fights furiously. The artist may have wanted to designate here the Japanese medieval hero, Miyamoto Musashi because the latter fought bareheaded and during the fights his hair electrified by fury stood on his head. History teaches us that he would have triumphed in 60 duels during his life as a swordsman.
Good condition, original gilding and patina. The spear blade appears to have been broken and welded ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1479899
A fine style cylinder seal carved in an attractive beige-yellowish stone, probably jasper, Mesopotamia under the Achaemenid Empire, c. 7th.-5th. century BC.
Sharp low relief depiction of the Great King wrestling with winged lions with bearded human heads!
Size: c. 26 mm. tall.
Ex. Danish Private Collection, this seal aquired in the early 1990s.
Sharp low relief depiction of the Great King wrestling with winged lions with bearded human heads!
Size: c. 26 mm. tall.
Ex. Danish Private Collection, this seal aquired in the early 1990s.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre 1492
item #1479868
(stock #437)
A Chinese, celadon, twin-fish dish from the Longquan kiln; Southern Song to Yuan dynasty. Carved with a lotus-petal design to the exterior, and covered all-over in a beautiful sea-green glaze, apart from the outer base which has burnt reddish.
Dimensions; 12cm diameter.
Conditions; good. no chips or cracks.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1492
item #1479866
(stock #436)
A Korean, celadon bowl with incised decoration of two parrots to the interior of the bowl; Goryeo dynasty. The beautiful bluish green colour has turned an olive-green colour, in part, due to the incomplete oxidising atmosphere of the kiln.
Dimension; 17cm diameter.
Condition; a couple of long hairlines eminating from the rim, a chip to the rim, slightly warped, and firing imperfections.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492
item #1479791
(stock #TR3098)
pigura art shop
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Rare Song dynasty longquan celadon chrysanthemum large plate, with carved chrysanthemum petals motif at the interior, good condition with small rim chips restored, please see picture for detail, size: 21 cm diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Sculpture : Pre 1900
item #1479652
(stock #1-1363)
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques
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Statue of Guanyu, the general of Liu Bei, which was transformed into the famous Guangong, the Taoist God of War. Guanyu is shown here in full military garb, with helmet and armor, sitting on an elevated throne. Votive box at the back, still closed. Wood, with remnants of superimposed painting, lacquering and gilding. China, 19th century. Height: 24.7 cm. Painting and lacquering partly flaked, otherwise very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1920
item #1479638
(stock #7264)
Set of 3 “Socialist Kitsch”, porcelain brush pots with green Jingdezhen “China” marks inside the “bi” shaped footrims, circa 1960s-1970s. These all have the same mark and same dimensions H: 12cm/4.8in and D: 8.4cm/3.2in. Relatively good Jingdezhen quality porcelain, and simple polychrome decorations with revolutionary slogans. These were meant for mass consumption but amazingly little of it remains today. Lasting only 10 years the Cultural Revolution was one of the most importa...
Zentner Collection
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Antique Japanese Nihon Matsu isho tansu (clothing chest) in two sections from the Nihonmatsu area of Fukushima Prefecture. Made all of kiri (paulownia) wood. Iron hardware has a deep red lacquer finish and includes hirute shaped drawer pulls and large square lock plates with shōchikubai symbols (three friends of winter: plum, pine and bamboo) and a butterfly key hole cover. The top section has 2 large full-width drawers. The bottom section has two drawers and a safe box in the lower right ha...
Zentner Collection
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An antique Chinese side or table. All hand carved. Side arms connect the legs for strength and support. Beautiful original patina. Marked "Canton China" on the underside.
Age: 1900-1920
Dimensions: 16 1/4" Wide by 19 7/8" High by 11 1/2" Deep
Age: 1900-1920
Dimensions: 16 1/4" Wide by 19 7/8" High by 11 1/2" Deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Southeast Asian : Wood : Pre 1900
item #1479604
(stock #2023-1113)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Carved wooden tray decorated with two dragons.
Indochina – First half of the 20th century
Height: 1 in (2.5 cm) – width: 13.4 in (34 cm) – length: 23.6 in (60 cm)
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Enamel : Pre 1900
item #1479602
(stock #2023-1112)
GALERIE TIAGO
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Exceptional Japanese incense cabinet kodansu in wood covered with a profusion of mother-of-pearl flowers and bone leaves, engraved and inlaid with the shibayama technique. Bottom in nashi-ji lacquer.
Handles, finishes and feet in silver. The handle can be turned to lock the cabinet.
Inside, three removable drawers in black lacquer with hiramaki-e lespedeza decoration, interior and door in nashi-ji, bone handle in the shape of buds.
This kodansu, use to store the utensils...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Stoneware : Pre AD 1000
item #1479598
(stock #132)
A Chinese, yellow glazed, caparisoned horse; C6-7th AD, Sui to early Tang dynasty.
A lively figure of a prancing horse.
Dimensions; 18cm tall, 20cm long.
Condition; please ask for additional photos to satisfy yourself as to condition. The figure has had broken and restored legs, with some associated over-painting. It is in a restored, but very presentable condition, with age realted wear.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492
item #1479590
(stock #TR3093)
pigura art shop
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Song dynasty longquan celadon two fish plate with good green glaze, good condition no damage please see picture for detail, size: 13 cm diameter.
Finely carved mask, with strong features and delicate painting meant to enhance the strength of the character it represents. The character depicted here is of Hashihime. The mask is made of wood, its eyes are made of metal. The mask is signed. Japan,Taisho and Early Showa Period (1912-1945). Height: 20.8 cm. Very good condition.
NOTE 1: The most famous hashihime story comes from Tsurugi no Maki, in The Tale of the Heike, and is retold in the noh play Kanawa.
NOTE 2:Here is the legend of Hashi...