Antique Japanese cloisonné vase decorated with various types of blooming chrysanthemums from a large white variety to purple then small red and yellow flowers. The ground is a deep blue. The interior and bottom are covered in green enamel.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7 1/4" high x 3" wide

Antique Japanese scroll painting depicting 13 Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Wisdom Kings. The deity at the very top is Dianichi-nyorai (Vairocana) with his hands in dhyana mudra...

A Chinese Bowl with a pair of raised fish design with a pale blue green glaze applied, from the Song Dynasty c.1000-1200 AD measuring 10” in diameter ceramic

Greek terracotta figurine portraying a nursing woman. Such a depiction is considered a kourotrophor: a protector or nurturer of children. She is wearing a chiton and a veil and she is nursing a naked boy. Likely Etruscan or Sicilian, ca. 5th.-4th. century BC.

Size: c. 14,8 cm. tall and 7 cm. deep.

Condition: Choice and intact still with some of it's pigment preserved.

Ex. Old Private collection, aquired before 1980.

A fine greek ritual figure of Cybele Playing Tympanum, Greek, c. 4th.-3rd. century BC.

She is standing in fine romes with the mural crown headdress and veiled, playing on a tympanum.

Size: 15,4 cm. tall.

Condition: Intact with minor chips, uncleaned with encrustations and remnants of pigments.

Ex. Private collection, aquired before 1980.

A nice greek funeral figure, likely Southern Italy, c. 4th. century BC.

She is seated, depicted veiled, and playing on a tympanum, leaning slightly back.

Size: 10,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Intact, uncleaned with encrustations.

Ex. Private collection, aquired before 1980.

The coin was well casted and was preserved in very good condition.
By the well-known manuscripts 瘦金體of Emperor Song Hui-Zong宋徽宗,the coin exemplifies the cultural achievement of Song Dynasty(A.D.960-1279).

Dimeter: 4.2cm

It was preserved in very good condition with nice patina on the surface.

Date:Qin Dynasty, 221 B.C.-207 B.C.

Diameter: 3.7cm

Interesting lot of Celtic La Tene culture bronze items, c. 4th.-2nd. century BC.

The lot includes a very attractive broad bracelet, a peculiar stamp seal (?), Proto-money and a couple of bronze arm-rings.

Ex. German Collection. Found around Karlstein, Bavaria. Ex. German Private collection of metal antiquities from bronzeage to the early Roman period, Germany,

A rare and exceptionally large Iron lock with key, from a gate or massive door, South-Germany, Late renaissance period, 16th. century.

A very early lock with finely preserved locking mechanism. A snap lock with two bolts for extra security. The lock comes with it's lovely large iron key, with remnants of cobber.

Size: The lock 34 cm. long and the impressive key is 18,8 cm. wide, weighing ca...

A nice bronze spectacle brooch or hanger, central European, bronzeage 1400-1100 BC.

Nice specimen with rough green patina and some encrustation.

Size: c. 87 mm. long.

Ex. Private collection.

A pair of silver bowls with great potential for repairing, Sasanian, c. 3td.-6th. century AD.

Lot includes a hammered bowl with fine decoration in repousé and a larger crack and loss, plus another hammered bowl without decor with a small crack and loss. Both bowls are hammered in rather thin silver and uncleaned with some green encrustation.

A nice lot that can be much more valuable when finely restored!

Size: 14,7 and 15,3 cm...

An attractive 'magical' bronze or brass bowl with high relief central navel and inscribed and decorated, greater Persia, c. 18th.-19th. century AD.

Size: 17,2 cm. wide and c. 5 cm. tall, heavy cast with fine thick walls.

Condition: Choice! Perforation for hanging, lovely patina.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

A pair of blue and white Hirado oil jars or bottles of squat shape, Meiji period, c 1900. Molded decoration of Paulownia leaves in reserves and an under-glaze blue diaper (grid) pattern. One with a cork stopper crowned by a small silver bird. Height: "2 ¼ /6 cm, diameter: "3 ¾ / 9 cm. Condition: small glaze crack near the mouth to one jar, otherwise fine.

An antique Japanese Tohoku Kasane Tansu (stacking chest on chest) made entirely of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the rounded Kakute style handles with Sho Chiku Bai back plates. The full moon lock plates have an incised open fan design. In 2 sections, the upper portion has two full width drawers and the bottom section has a full width drawer, a partial width drawer and a security hinged door hiding 2 small drawers...

Nice heavy cauldron, dating to the 17th/18th. century made in the gothic style. A round body and shortened legs to make it suitable for a stove, instead of open fire.

Size: 27 cm. wide (incl. handles) and and 14 cm. tall heavy item, weighing c. 5 kilograms, so expect c. $100 for overseas shipping, c. $50 for for EU and UK.

Condition: Choice, nice patina.

Provenance: The Estate of Carl-johan Hummeltoft (1958-2020), Birkerød, Denmark...

A set of very decorative early brass irons, with wooden handles, Northern Europe / Denmark c. late 18th.-early 19th. century AD.

The irons with nice fine floral engravings on the surface, and one with royal mongram stamp and D&G stampes as well. They can be dated to c. 1780 and 1820.

Size: Massive irons, measuring 18 cm. and 16 cm. long and 14,5 cm. and 16 cm. tall. They weigh 2,25 kilograms and 1,65 kilograms each. Shipping cost: $85 to US and overseas / $45 for EU...

A very rare and attractive bronze skillet pan, European, likey Flemish or german, c. 1600-1650!

Very large bronze skillet or pan, dating to the late renaissance period in the fine gothic style. A round hollow handle to take a wooden pole...

An exceptionally fine black lacquered wooden SHAN STATE BUDHHA, 19th Century, with very high quality gilding. The Buddha is in the subduing Mara position and sitting on a very high stepped throne. Size: height 23" x width 9" at base x depth 7". Very good condition, with a fissure on the base due to the considerable age.

From an ancient Ayuthaya Collector: 18/19th Century BRONZE SUKKOTHAI BUDDHA Subduing Mara. Fine original, old patina. Size: Height 29" x width 19" x depth 11". This is one of the 3 Buddhas which belonged to the collector and which represents the Thai ideal of possessing the 3 most desiable images for worshipping, i.e. UTHONG, CHIENGSAEN and SUKKOTHAI.

From an ancient Ayuthaya Collector: 18/19th Century BRONZE CHIENGSAEN BUDDHA Subduing Mara. Size: Height 30.5" x width 20" x depth 10.5". Fine old, original patina. This is one of the 3 Buddhas which belonged to the collector and which represents the Thai ideal of possessing the 3 most desirable images, i.e. UTHONG, CHIENGSAEN and SUKKOTHAI.

From an ancient Ayuthaya Collector: 18/19th Century Bronze UTHONG BUDDHA Subduing Mara. Fine original, old patina. Size: Height 31.5" x width 23" x depth 11.5" This Buddha is one of the 3 which belonged to the collector and represents the Thai ideal of possessing the 3 most desirable images,i.e UTHONG,CHIENSAENG and SUKKOTHAI.

Capodimonte Nineteenth Century Heavy Gold Leaf & Enameled Tea Cups and saucers. Each cup in relief depicting various scene amd the saucers each depicting different coat-of-arms

Czech Royal Dux Bohemia Art Nouveau Figural Dresser Set Porcelain, the set includes a pair of Vases each with a floral figure in flowing dress in pastel shades, with a matching mirror combination tray also with a figure dressed in flowing dress. The mirror measuring 22” height and the two vases each measuring 19” the set done about 1900

A beautiful Muller Fres. Art Nouveau Bronze and gilt table lamp with Art glass shade in violet with eggplant colored glass signed. Measuring 20” in height by 17” wide

An incredible and perhaps unique set of four Art Nouveau nesting tables signed Emile Gallé, in specimen woods. The set in mint perfection with custom glass tops for protection measuring from 25” to 27”

A late Qing Dynasty Rosewood and wicker bench, finely carved piece. The carb section is in hongmu wood. Measuring 68 inches wide. 19 inches deep. The seat height is.19 inches

Very rare Post-Pagan Pinya AVA Bronze standing Buddha with beautifully arched eyebrows and downcast eyes, typical of this period/style. Very rare hand position, smooth, shiny dark patina, good condition, slightly slanted, no restorations, heavy bronze casting. Origin Burma, 14th Century, Size: H. 7" x W. 2.5" x D. 2.5" A collector's piece!

Width: 9.4 cm (3.8 in)
Height: 4.2 cm (1.7 in)

Fine Japanese Satsuma bowl with thousand butterfly decoration both internally and externally; gilded hatched border above the base; signed; good condition

Width: 11.5 cm (4.7)
Height: 5.4 cm (2.2 in)

Quality Japanese Satsuma bowl by the artist, Kozan; fine depiction of individuals wandering through a forest; gilt highlights pick out aspects of vegetation and clothing surrounded by minute stippling; gilt diapered borders inside under the rim; externally decorated with a band of florals and gilded crashing waves; signed

A very good quality Annamese dark brown rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid stationary tray for the Scholar’s Table. Rectangular form with raised feet. Decorated with mother of pearl inlays to all four sides with figures in garden setting: rocks, branches, pagodas and bridges, butterflies etc. Nguyen Dynasty Vietnam, 19th Century. Condition: fair. Size: L. 31 x W. 18,5 x H. 10 cm square

Chinese Song / Yuan Dynasty Buddhist Pottery Zodiac Jar

This interesting pottery jar was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279), or possibly the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368) and has been been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan province. It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery. The reddish-brown surface colour is from the iron-rich burial soil.

Strips of clay have been applied to the outer wall to form six lotus leaves. Within each lotus leaf panel have been ...

Width of Saucer: 12.1 cm (4.8 in)
Height of Saucer: 3 cm (1.2 in)
Width of Cup: 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
Height of Cup: 4.6 cm (1.8 in)
Height of Display: 18.3 cm (7.4 in)

Wonderful example of Chinese famille rose porcelain; a fine cup and sauce with floral decoration presented on an early timber and felt stand; fine porcelain; excellent condition

A beautiful, extremely rare, and early First Period Worcester coffee cup and saucer, each piece finely molded with fluting resembling pleats. The small, bell shaped cup has a crisply molded triple scroll handle with a pronounced thumb rest and a full blown rose in the inside. Both pieces have a strap-fluted ground reserving embossed rococo cartouches edged with scrollwork and leaves in purple and green enamel, the principal panels painted in bright puce with European landscapes including a ruine...

Apulian salt cellar with rounded rim band and concave sided bottom.
Warm brownish gloss with fingermarks around the base, where held during dipping.
Similar bowls are known from southern Italy, notably eastern Lucania, northern Apulia and Campania.
For an Apulian example, close in shape and size, cf. Beazley Archive vase no. 9014281.
Ceramic
Apulian, late 4th century BC
D. 6 cm (2.4 in)
H. 4.1 cm (1.6 in)
Intact and fine. Outside rim with ...

This is Japanese edo hemp indigo katabira tsutsugaki kimono Rare. It is textile in Edo period(1800-1867). There is a little repair mark. There is a little small hole. However, the state is very good. It is dyeing and weaving of the nature of indigo. It is a valuable excellent article. This is the one in the Kyushu region. size::length:127cm (49.9inch) sleeve to sleeve:128cm (50inch) Box.2

It is a sashiko hanten from the Meiji era. All sashiko are hand-sashiko. It was made in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture during the Meiji era. The white thread is used to express indigo-dyed cotton-type dyeing with sashiko stitches. There is a little dirt. But it doesn't stand out. There is no damage. The condition is very good. Cotton is thick and feels good. It is a valuable gem. Size::length 70cm (27.6inch)

Pair of Edwardian Georgian sterling silver covered serving dishes. Made by John Round & Son Ltd in Sheffield in 1904. Each: Rectangular with chamfered corners and tapering sides. Cover raised and chamfered with twist-lock ring handle. Handle, covers, and rim gadrooned with scallop shells and leafing scrolls. A gorgeous twosome—make that foursome because the covers convert to bowls. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 13 x D 9 1/2 in. Heavy total weight: 115 t...

18th Century Chinese Tibetan Bronze Copper Repousse Kwan Yin Buddha

It is 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall by 3.3 inches (8.4 cm) wide. It is 193 gram.

It has loss of patina, pitting, firing cracks, missing hand held accessory, small dents at the knees, casting imperfections at the hair, oxidation, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A lovely early North-European bronze tripod Pan, dating to mid-late 18th. century AD.

An early type of Scandinavian cuphrite brass metal pan for open fire with three legs and a closed handle. Later crude owners initials from time of use are dating to c. 1800. This particular alloy and type was made c. 1750-1780.

The pan with wonderful patina, extensive wear and repairs from the time of use.

Size: c. 33,6 cm. long incl. the handle. Heavy!

Provenance: T...

1796-1820 Jiaqing Period Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Charger with Scholars

It is 2 inches (5 cm) tall by 15 inches (38 cm) wide. It is 4.5 Lb.

It has dark spots, firing cracks, rubbing of paint and gold, glaze cracks, crazing, and a chip at the lip (as seen in the photos).

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1900's Japanese Bronze Relief Dragon Vase with Crystal Ball

It is 12.6 inches (32 cm) tall by 10.4 inches (26.5 cm) wide. It weighs 7.2 lb.

It has oxidation, pitting, chips and cracks at the base and dragon's body, stains, a small section of the dragon's body slightly wobbles, felt stickers' residues at the bottom, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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A lovely early North-European bronze tripod Pan, dating to the 17th.-18th. century AD.

An early type of Scandinavian bronze or bell-metal pan for open fire with three legs and a closed handle. Later crude owners initials and dating to 1806. This particular alloy and type dates to c. 1690-1720.

The pan with wonderful patina, extensive wear and numerous repairs from the time of use.

Size: c. 36 cm. long incl. the handle. Heavy!

Provenance: The Estate ...

A scarce and very impressive large white bronze / bell metal Cauldron, Northern Europe, Sweden or Denmark, c. mid 18th. century.

The exceptional cauldron were part of luxery interior of a kitchen of an important mansion / manor in the 18th. century and is with initials from the family. The cauldron is tanding three seperately cast legs and two Gothic style handles are attached, concenthric decoration and initials in relief as part of the casting.

Size: c. 37 cm. wide and 22...

This is wonderful Japanese antique tsutsugaki textile of umakake horse Cover in Edo period. The material is thick indigo dye cotton. As for the design of the rabbit that flies between waves, the design like auspicious. There is slightly a stain. There is no damage. The state is very good. The family crest at the center is very unusual kasa. size: Width:150cm (59.1inch) Length:62cm (24.4inch)

This is shirushi hanten jacket of very rare indigo dye cotton in Edo period.It can be worn. It is shirushi hanten of the buddhist temple in Kyoto. The motif of the back and the chest is very impressive. There is a little stain. There is one pinhole. However, it doesn't stand out. The state is very good in thick cotton. Warm touch of the indigo dye cotton in Edo period is wonderful. I must feel it for the hand. It recommends it for your collection. size:length：91cm(35.8inch) ...

Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting White Tara seated on a lotus throne. White Tara (the Mother of all Buddhas) is worshipped as the embodiment of the maternal aspect of compassion. Her seven eyes allow her to see all suffering.
Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route. This t...

Antique Himalayan tsha tsha (small votive plaque) depicting a red bodhisattva seated on a lotus throne. Tsha Tsha were cast of clay mixed with ground incense and sacred ash. They were dried in the sun and painted with polychrome pigments. Small votives like this one were left as offerings at spiritual sites along a pilgrim's route.

Age: 18th century

Dimensions: 3 3/4" high x 3 1/8" wide x 1 3/8" deep

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

Antique Japanese sarugaku performance mask in the form of a monkey. Sarugaku, which literally means "monkey music" was one of the oldest Japanese theatre arts and consisted of many different types of performance including comedy, dancing, mime, singing and various acrobatics. The performers wore masks usually portraying human characters but this one is distinctly primate. The high point for sarugaku was during the Muromachi period when, along with dengaku (ritual shrine dancing), the perfo...

A pair of ancient pendant from the Egyptian late-Ptolemaic Period, after 600 BC.

Both amulets are pierced horisontically to be worn as pendants. One is of the seated Bastet as a Cat (2,1 cm.), the other is a head of a human god or Pharao (2,5 cm.).

Wonderful small lot!

Ex. Old Private Collection

Length: 6.3 cm (2.5 in)
Height: 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
Depth: 3.4 cm (1.3 in)
Weight: 150 gm

Fine Ming Period bronze scroll weight of a mythical lion; excellent patina and casting with some wear points exposing the bronze; good condition

Length: 17.4 cm (7 in)
Height: 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
Depth: 8.2 cm (3.3 in)

Chinese porcelain triangular form whatnot dish; decorated internally with a lotus flower surrounded by Greek-style fretwork; white glaze to the exterior with an unglazed base; good condition

Ancient Egyptian Bronze Double-Ureas. Depicts two cobras, each with a broadened hood and shows the details of each of the snake’s body. 1 1/4 inches high. Possibly a decoration of a large bronze Osiris. Late Period, 25th-26th Dynasty, 745-525 B.C. Ex. RDA private collection, acquired in NY art market in the early 1980s.

A Pair of bronze Coins was issued by Wang Mang 王莽 of the short-lived Xin dynasty新朝（AD9年－23年） 。
The 'hanging needle' script on the coin is special.
The last picture is from Numismatic Museum in Beijing.

Length: 5.9cm

An antique Japanese Tansu called Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kiri (Paulownia) wood. All original hand forged iron hardware including the Warabite handles. Unique double upper drawer merchant chest style in a smaller footprint. A combination of 6 drawers of varying sizes and a pair of sliding doors that hide a convenient storage area. Constructed using straight dovetail joinery and hardened wooden nails. It would make an elegant side chest or night stand.

Age: Meiji Period ...

An antique Japanese corbel apprentice sample of a Shishi made and hand carved from one solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Beautiful art sculpture that resonates the Japanese and Buddhist spirit. It would also make a wonderful plinth.

Age: Edo Period (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 9 3/4" Wide by 13 1/2" High by 8 3/4" Deep

Rare Large Pair of Antique Wall Appliques, carved and gilt wood in the form of flowers in baskets.

French or Italian, 18th/19th Century

30"tall x 23"wide x 2''deep

Charming American Miniature Blanket Chest in chestnut, having a hinged moulded edge top opening to a well, a single lower drawer and raised on straight bracket feet. Note the fine dovetail work on the sides.

American 1780-1800.

Many miniatures are labeled as "salesman's samples" but many were the work of apprentices to show their skills to the master craftsman.

12.5 x 7" x 8.5" tall
(one back foot ended out)

19th century Chinese export napkin ring carved on the outside with 3 reserves containing scenes of Chinese scholars in different settings. Wonderful work with deep undercutting, beautiful patina, in excellent condition. Inside diameter 1 5/16 inches, height 1 inch.