Antique Japanese bronze vase with incised design. A vertical row of diamond shaped reserves with plum or cherry blossom and bamboo motif. Unusual overall form with wide mouth. Signed on the bottom and coated on the inside to hold water for flower arrangements. Comes with signed tomobako...
An unusual 18th century Canton black and white enamel miniature square tea kettle with lid. Supported on four bracket feet and finely enameled on each side with a group of Precious Objects with gold gilt accents. The lower half with scrolling foliage has an occasional crescent flowerhead in blue enamel which is repeated on the square section spout, top, domed lid and loop handle. The base bottom is white enamel with a central blue daisy in blue enamel...
Antique Japanese rare and tall ikebana basket, intricately woven of fine split bamboo. The body of the basket has a beautiful, undulating quality. The woven pattern is wildly natural on the lower portion, then switches to ordered bands closer to a wide rim. The extraordinary handle is made of twisted root wood.
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Dimensions: 20" high x 10 1/2" wide
It's a rare pattern of ayagata, treasure, plum and maple.
It is handspun & natural indigo dye cotton.
Hand-spun and soft to the touch is a characteristic of the Edo period.
There is a faint fading.It has no damage
Recommended for your antique textile collection. and It is ideal for Good for home decor,wall display,remaking materials such as the patchwork and craft projects and boro quilting and You enjoy it....etc
Size:Length:134cm cm(52.7 ")/ width:16.5 cm(6.4")
Qing Dynasty Jadeite fastener, stung on a macramé cord. L:4.6c7/1.8in, W: 2.8cm/1.2in, and thickness .5cm/.2in. Nice simple old piece, probably dyed (of the period) to emulate an earlier Nephrite piece. Some “flea bites”. Free registered airmail shipping.
Width approximately 11.4 cm (spout to handle). Width approximately 11.1 cm (spout to handle). Width approximately 11.6 cm (spout to handle). Width approximately 11.2 cm (spout to handle). Width approximately 11.5 cm (spout to handle). All of them are in good condition.
This is an antique Japanese Ikebana bamboo basket that harkens to the shape of an ancient bronze vessel and it features an exaggerated loop handle. The upper half of the basket was created in an auspicious repeating pine needle weave which would represent longevity. The cross hatched weave bordering along the hip delineates the upper and lower halves with lower half incorporating double layered split bamboo in its weave...
A nice design of blue and white dish with three phoenix's surrounded a character with foliated rim. Late Ming dynasty Zhangzhou ware which exported from Swatow port to South East Asia/ Indonesia at 17th century. Condition is good except tiny chip to rim, no crack and free from any restoration. Diameter:
A white glazed Yingqing type plain bowl with unglazed rim. Southern Song Dynasty. Condition with tiny chip to rim, no any cracks and free from any restoration. Diameter: 16 cm.
Historical dark Blue Staffordshire Teapot, circa 1830, of Lafayette at Franklin's Tomb. Made in honor of Lafayette's 1824 visit to the United States, this teapot was produced by Enoch Wood & Sons (1818 - 1846) of Staffordshire. In excellent antique condition, there is only one fairly small chip on the inside of the teapot, no hairlines, no repairs. The teapot is 11 inches wide from spout to handle by 7 .5" tall.
A nice pair of blue and white square dish, decorated with bird on the floral scene. Late Ming dynasty 17th century, possibly Thianqi-Chongzhen period. Condition is very good except minor fritting to the rim side.
An extremely rare Chaffers porcelain hexagonal beaker, painted in pale and dark tones of blue. The sides depict a scene of a seated lady holding a bunch of flowers, a rock out of which grow similar flowers, a child jumping into the air, and two bare trees on a hill. The interior has a lattice and root border, while the underneath of the beaker has 4 pseudo Chinese characters...
A lovely large bronze ring of the Byzantine and early Islamic type, 6th.-8th. cent. AD.
The ring with a thick ring and oval bezel, which is engraved with an interesting relief engraving of structures or perhaps an ancient form of writing.
Ring-Size: 21-22 mm. Weight: 12.67 grams.
Condition: Superb! Very attractive dark green patina.
Ex. Collection of a German Goldsmith, 1960-1995.
Slightly distorted shoe shaped - Kutsugata tea bowl with a rounded brim, made of light, coarse, unrefined Mino clay during the Edo Period (1603-1868)...
Cup and saucer, both with a flower border in underglaze blue and a peony in the center. The exterior with a light Café-au-lait variation of the brown “Batavia” glaze (Batavia being the Dutch name for the VOC shipping harbour, today's Jakarta). Yongzheng, early 18th century, the base with a shop mark. Diameter of saucer "4 ½ / 11.5 cm, height of cup "1 2/3/ 4.3 cm. Condition: the cup with three chips to the rim and foot rim, two of them with old repairs (cf. pics).
A pair of Imari cups, scalloped rims and decoration of reserves with landscapes and calligraphy in underglaze blue and little berries or dots in overglaze red. Japanese, Edo around 1860, shop mark in underglaze blue. Height "2 ½/ 6.2 cm, diameter "3 ¼ / 8.3 cm. Condition: fine.
The panels with extraordinary depictions of a gender-based division of labor.
The hunting scene shows a naked man with a spear grasping at a bird hidden behind a large ivy leaf which may represent the forest grove.
On the other side a woman with diminutive head and outstretched arms. Assuming that plants are denoted by contouring dots, she is standing next to three trees in her garden.
Figural depictions on this type of pottery are rare...
Native Apulian jug of globular body with tapering neck, everted rim and strap handle. The body, the neck and the outside of the base with circumferential bands of brown glaze. Top of the rim and outside of the handle also glazed. Standing on a flat disk base.
The Messapians were a South Italian tribe settled in the Salento area. Related to the Peucetes and the Daunians they belonged to the group of the Iapyges...
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Ginger Covered Jar with Christie's Auction Sticker
Each jar is 14.8 inches (37.5 cm) tall by 9 inches (23 cm) wide. Total weight is 17.8 lb.
They have dark spots, skip glazes, chips at the inner rims, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Pot with Bird & Flower
They are 7.2 inches (18.3 cm) tall by 9.6 inches (24.5 cm) wide. They are 5.6 Lb.
They are tarnished and have missing enamels, oxidation at the wires, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese Silver Filigree Turquoise Carved Plaque God of Prosperity lu Bracelet
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in circumference by 2.3 inches (5.8 cm) inner diameter and 2.2 inches (5.7 cm) wide. The heart plaque is 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) long by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. It weighs 42.1 gram.
The silver is tarnished. It also has inclusions at the plaque and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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9 pieces 1910's Japanese Shofu Katei Studio Porcelain Tea Set with Egret
The teapot is 10.05 inches (25.5 cm) tall by 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide. The cup is 2.85 inches (7.5 cm)tall by 3 inches (7.6 cm)wide. The saucer is 0.7 inches (2 cm)tall by 4.75 inches (12.2 cm)wide...
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Wood Buddha Zushi Travel Shrine Box
It is 1.2 inches (3 cm) tall by 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide. It is 54.9 gram.
It has rubbing and peeling of paint and lacquer, wrinkle lacquer, chips to the lacquer at the rim, a small chip at the rim, stains, traces of glue at the bottom of the box, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Patinated bronze vase decorated with a flying phœnix and paulownia leaves.
It comes with its tomobako marked with the date Shôwa 5 (1930).
Japan, Shôwa period (1926-1989), 1930
Height : 8,27” (21 cm) -Width : 9,05” (23 cm) - Diameter of the neck : 4,5” (11,5 cm)
A complete Tausug raw silk sash (kandit) with long fringes. Tapestry weaving with geometric and zigzag design from the Sulu Archipelago near Mindanao in the Philippines. Provenance: old Swiss collection. Condition: slightly faded, patina, little staining, a small thin area. Dimension approx.: 36.3 cm x 355 cm (with fringes).
Kobako in the rock shape in gold lacquer fundame. The interior and underside of the kobako are in nashi-ji lacquer. The cover is decorated in hiramaki-e with a mountainous landscape on a gold background. A river crosses the mountains, bordered by pines, rocks and thatched cottages. Leaves and flowers enhanced with red adorn the sides.
Kobakos (“little boxes”) are often adorned with harmonious decors and sceneries inspired by Japanese fauna and flora. Japanese artists play with ...
A rare Tausug raw silk sash fragment woven in two pieces. Tapestry weaving with geometric pattern and zigzag design from the Sulu Archipelago near Mindanao in the Philippines. Provenance: old Swiss collection. Condition: slightly faded, one narrow side shortened, patina, little staining, a small hole. Dimension approx.: 33.3 cm x 228 cm.
A fine multicolored velvet ikat from Uzbekistan, carefully mounted on acid free fabric. The condition is quite fine with one very small area with some thread separation, and the sight size is 20 1/2" by 15 1/2".
NOTE: This sample can be shipped on the board, or removed with its backing and shipped rolled up.
Good conditions Vietnamese dish. 22,5 cm diameter.
A Korean lacquered box used to hold the ink stone and writing implements that were used during the Joseon Dynasty. Such a box was made by and for the common man or farmer and is a good example of Korean Folk Art. The box's lid fits over an inner tray where the ink stone and water dropper were kept. Below the tray would be stored ink sticks, paper and brushes. The box's finish is the original dark red lacquer, and the iron nails and straps are also original and hand made. The box measures abo...
A rare Tausug sash made in tapestry weaving, raw silk with geometric pattern and zigzag design from the Sulu Archipelago near Mindanao in the Philippines. Provenance: old Swiss collection. Condition: faded, one narrow side maybe little shortened, patina, stained, discolored, few small thin areas and one selvage with small fraying. Dimension approx.: 36 cm x 275 cm.
Unusual lightweight original watch chain of made of gunmetal, an alloy of copper and tin that was used to make decorative chains, purses, brooches, buckles and other items during the Victorian era. Our chain has alternating links and balls throughout and the pattern is consistent and uninterrupted (this is something we look for and is important because it shows the chain is in its original condition with no links removed). Besides being decorative, such watch chains were useful; people would ha...
Unusual lightweight original watch chain of made of gunmetal, a material used to make decorative chains, purses, brooches, buckles and other items during the Victorian era. Gunmetal is an alloy of copper and tin. Our chain has a lovely complex knot link that is shown closeup in the images. It is hard to imagine the time it took to construct such a chain by hand, and a similar link could not be made today.
Gunmetal watch chains were both decorative and functional. People would hang their key...
Wonderful large pottery head, perhaps a theatre head, Roman Egypt, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
The human head with grotesque features.
Size: 87 mm. x 85 mm.
Condition: Very fine, missing one ear othervise completely intact and choice! Nice old brownish patina.
Ex. German Private Collection, 1925-1979.
Edwardian sterling silver baby bowl on plate. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1911. Bowl has curved and tapering sides. Plate has well and wide shoulder. Both have whiplash-scrolled rim and applied figures—an eclectic frieze that includes dog-petting hobos, stickball playing boys, tool-bearing workmen, and pipe-smoking grannies. Fully marked including no. A4479 (bowl) and A4480 (plate). Plate also has date symbol and retailer’s stamp (JE Caldwell). Very good condition.
Dimensions: Bowl: H...
An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket with grated half hooped corners it in its design. The handle is loosely suggested in its token form suggesting its ethereal nature and use in the art of Ikebana flower arranging. It is a two slatted flat base with a bottom grid pattern measuring about 1" apart. The basket has an ephemeral quality as if it was made at the whim of the basket artist for the moment.
,br>Age: Meiji Era (1890-1910)
Dimensions: 18" High by 10" Wide by 11" Deep
An antique Japanese bamboo Ikebana basket in a stylized Baluster form with bi-color bamboo intertwined with mature bamboo featuring dark nodules in a diagonal cross-hatch pattern. Each square of the pattern measures 1 3/8" and they are not tightly woven though they are in scale with the size of the basket. The handles were created using twisted stalks that were integrated free-form into the basket. Open mouth with twisted rope lip.
The base has a low foot with a three slat star patte...
A fine cotton exemplar textile fragment from Perugia, Italy, dating back to the 16th century. Foliage and mythological figures, distinctive themes used in Perugia, cover the piece which has been carefully mounted on a cotton covered board.
Overall condition is very fine, with some minor and easily cleaned surface dirt. The size is 21" by 9".
Eros leans on an oval shield which rests on a square altar. The chubby god of love is shown with crossed leg, both arms rest on an oval shield with broad border.
The oval face absorbed in thought, parted hair with wavy strands, all surmounted by a stippled wreath.
The wings are omitted. Superb modeling. Traces of a white coat remain.
For a body taken from the same mold, cf. item no. 1867,0508.657 in the British Museum database.
Unlike the London example, our figure shows a ...
Rare small table hairdressing table in black and gold lacquered wood. Chinese furniture made for export at the end of 18°. Charming model in a moving condition . A copy of identical shape is kept at the Metropolitan Museum. 2 others with same decoration were sold in the 80s.
Inside a drawer there is still a whole set of 6 original boxes which are perfectly preserved and have kept their colors.
77x39cm.
Very damaged mainly on the top and the pediment is missing but technically restorable pe...
Six matching pairs of sterling silver salts and pepper shakers, artistically done in the form of the koi (carp or goldfish). The container for the salt is also silver, and the finely ground pepper loads into a threaded hole at the base and comes out of the holes in the mouth and eyes. Each fish measures about 3 1/2" long, and is marked "sterling". The 12 pieces weigh a total of about 11 ounces. The condition is very good with some light tarnish, and two fishes have a small dent in their fore...
A large Japanese porcelain plate with blue and white decoration showing a bird sitting in a peach tree. The chargers' decoration has been done in a manner that should appeal to Chinese style and taste. In Chinese mythology the peach is symbolic of long life and immortality, and the hoho bird also carries the wish for long life. The charger measures about 2 1/2" high x 14" in diameter, and it dates to the Edo Period, early 19th Century. The condition is excellent/perfect. There is a section o...
19th Century Chinese 10K Gold Thick White Jade Carved Pendant with Bat & Basket Marked
It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) long by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) wide by 0.4 inch (1.09 cm) thick. It is 56.4 gram.
It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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A small Korean lidded burial jar from the Silla Dynasty, United Period, 8/9th Century. The jar has an overall stamped design, and shows kiln glossing over its otherwise unglazed exterior. The jar with lid measures about 4 1/2" high x 4 1/2" in diameter. The jar and lid are in very good condition, but there are a few very small chips on the lids' rims. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.
18th Century Chinese Lacquered Bronze Seated Buddha
It is 4.3 inches (11 cm) tall by 2.9 inches (7.3 cm) wide without stand. It is 239 gram.
It has oxidation and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This is a great 1890 mohair cat that stands nicely on its own. He has about 70% of his mohair. He has a loved face with a bit of a pushed up nose. I think he is a Steiff but is without a button. He is 13" long and 9" tall to the top of his head.
Chinese Song Cizhou Brown Glazed Pottery Bottle
It is 9.6 inches (24.3 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) wide. It is 3.4 Lb.
It has dark spots, skip glaze and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Deep Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Tray with Figurine
It is 1.75 inches (4.7 cm) tall by 15.05 inches (38.2 cm) long and 10.3 inches (26.3 cm) wide. It is 2.6 Lb.
It has melt at the lacquer, chips, surface wear and scratches (as seen in the photos)
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1970' Chinese Tixi Style Cinnabar Lacquer Panel with 19th Century Jade, Coral, Agate, Turquoise Carved Plaque Inlay
It is 24 inches (61 cm) in length by 27.2 inches (69 cm) wide. It is 8.7 Lb.
It has peelings, chips at the cinnabar, and surface wears and scratches. Some of the stone has inclusions and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Blanc De Chine Dehua Porcelain Eagle
It is 9.4 inches (23.8 cm) tall by 10 inches (25.5 cm) wide. It is 6.9 Lb.
It has dark spots and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Old (1880's) Japanese Izushi Yaki Eishinsha Studio Vase with Pink Grapes Leaves Signed 出石盈進舎
It is 7.5 inches (19 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.
It has surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An articulated iron model of spiny lobster.
Naturalistically modelled, formed from individually cast, hammered and carved sections crafted to resemble the crustacean’s shell with well chiseled details, assembled with fully articulated joints to allow lifelike mobility; signed on the belly Myochin (明珍). With a wooden storage box.
Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912)
20,5 cm (8in) long with retracted antennae.
A Japanese thinly potted porcelain bowl that is decorated both inside and out with scenes of a Japanese village. The artist has detailed the houses, lake, boat, fisherman, people and a temple, and applied a beautiful gold border. The bowl measures about 2 1/2" high x 6" in diameter, and dates to the end of the Meiji Period. The bowl has been signed "eight days made", which is similar to the names of other Kutani studios from this period. The condition is excellent/perfect. The asking price ...
Beautiful large jade stone pendant of pectorial, Maya Culture, ca. 300-600 AD.
The pendant expertly carved and polished from a lovely deep green colored stone. Face mask in the center and two birds to left and right.
Size: 12 cm wide and 9 cm in length.
Condition: Choice.
Ex coll. of Mr. Westermann, since 1960s
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An antique Tibetan traveling trunk made of hand hewn Pine wood. Leather was stretched over the wood and hand painted in polychrome lacquer. There are arrow shaped hard mounts, butterfly appliqué mounts on the corners and Dorje accents. The central panel features an offering tray of Hoju (sacred jewels). Stylized Peonies decorate the trunk and the main colors used were analogous primary hues. The cover of the top features a green water dragon.
Age: 19th Century
Dimensions: 29...
A medium sized Imari bowl from the 19th Century. The bowl is of fine quality and has a rare, hand applied, overall brocade decoration. In the inside there is a garden scene and a golden hawk that are made to look like they are from a rolled out scroll. The bowl measures about 2 1/2" high x 8 1/2" in diameter, and it is in excellent condition. There is a little wear on the gold highlights. The asking price includes shipping within the USA.
Interesting European, perhaps Swedish Foundation brick from a building, 17th. century.
With Coat Of Arms and dating.
Size: 13,3 x 9,5 x 7,5 cm. Ca. 2kg.
Ex. Danish Private Collection
This is an antique two section Korean Nong made of a hardwood with beautiful Maple wood accents. Original Nickel hardware with four drawers along the upper part of each section. There are bat handles representing happiness and medallions behind the lower handles signifying a wedding. The four carved panels on the upper half display two scenes of deer searching for the magic mushroom Lingzhi and two scenes of a Phoenix next to the Paulownia tree.
This chest was part of a bride's troussea...
Namban chest in lacquer with inlayed mother-of-pearl in a floral pattern. The metalwork is in engraved copper.
The word "Namban" comes from namban-jinou "southern barbarians", used by the Japanese to refer to the Europeans, especially the Portuguese. Namban art came about between 1500 and 1600. The Portuguese reached Japan in 1543 and forged a very intricate commercial relationship.
Initially, the Japanese weren't overly fond of the Portuguese. They found them to be crude and ...
The size of Emperor: 5 1/8" w x 3 9/16" D x 6 1/4" H, 13 cm x 9 cm x 16cm
The size of Empress: 5 1/2" w x 3 9/16" D x 4 3/4" H, 14 cm x 9 cm x 12 cm
This is rare Japanese Oribe Yaki Hina Dolls set by Japanese Artist. Artist name written on the back side of Emperor. Left side written as "Okina Senichi Saku" (Okina mean old men in Japanse, Senichi made). I checked calligraphy for this artist name. It came up as Senichi. Right side Japanse said "Soroi Hyaku Rokuju Sai" translated into Eng...